STRATEGIC PLANNER (PROJECT MANAGEMENT)

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position: To serve as a strategic planner in the Commanders' Initiative Group (CIG), NORAD and USNORTHCOM (N/NC), responsible for planning, managing, and executing complex Combatant Command (CCMD)-level initiatives and analytic projects that support senior leader decision making.

Performs advanced strategic planning, analysis, and command messaging to support NORAD and USNORTHCOM senior leader decision making. Plans, organizes, and manages complex strategic initiatives and analytic projects across the full life cycle to deliver decision-quality products. Integrates strategic planning and analytic efforts with headquarters, joint, interagency, and bi-national activities and improves related processes and information flows. Performs senior-level strategic analysis and staff support and carries out ancillary duties that contribute to CIG and N/NC missions.

ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following: Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member Branch of Armed Forces Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s) Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty Terminal leave start date (if applicable) Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement) Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander. Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt