Summary This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The incumbent will be responsible for recommending sourcing solutions for a designated number of approved Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQs) manning documents supporting the Joint Staff, Services, Department of Defense (DoD) Agencies and Combatant Commands (CCMDs). Responsibilities As a JOINT INDIVIDUAL AUGMENTATION SPECIALIST at the GS-0301-12 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as a technical subject matter expert providing sourcing continuity and expertise regarding the development, formulation, negotiation, and implementation of military and civilian personnel solutions identified to fill emergent and rotational joint individual augmentation (JIA) requirements in Fourth Estate Manpower Tracking System (FTMS) or equivalent Service, Agency or CCMD system. Conducts in-depth analysis of validated requirements in FMTS against Force Provider (FP) nominations to record qualified sourcing solutions or remediate discrepancies to meet specified arrival dates. Provides vetted line-by-line details within Annex D of the Global Force Management Allocation Plan base order and modifications through a formal coordination process via LOGBOOK and Joint Staff Action Packages. Gathers JFHQs and other unique headquarters (HQ) organizations' JIA revalidated requirements to quickly resolve contentious issues between the CCMDs and FPs. Analyzes CCMD and FP risk assessments to develop feasible courses of action (COAs) for the Joint Staff senior leaders to recommend to the Chairman and the Secretary of Defense. Researches and compiles relevant information, in spreadsheets, pivot tables and charts to produce executive-level (GO/FO/SES) briefs and reports on the sourcing status of JFHQ and other unique HQ organization joint manning documents. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You may qualify at the GS-12, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the 11 grade level in the Federal service: Analyzes and provides recommendations on personnel operations and readiness to support sourcing requirements, status, and sources of action to plan, organize, and support project goals. Utilizes Joint manning system, Joint Manpower and Personnel System and the Services' deployed manpower/personnel tracking systems to coordinate personnel readiness. Applies knowledge of Individual Augmentation Programs to support Joint publications. Develops and presents briefings, point papers, and other analytical products to inform and support senior leadership decision-making. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional Information Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements: Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A Special Hiring Authority for Veterans Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/register/) The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision. NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy. Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information. For more information, please visit https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d Re-employed Annuitant: This position Does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).