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 the 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 GS-11 grade level in the Federal service: Analyze and provide recommendations on joint individual augmentation or joint force capabilities personnel solutions to support daily campaigning, crisis, and contingency operations. Utilizes Joint, Service or Agency Manpower, Personnel, and/or Logistics systems to program, build, gain (activate and mobilize), and track DoD Total Forces (Active Component, Reserve Component, and Civilians). Applies knowledge of the Joint Individual Augmentation program as defined by DoD and joint publications. Develops and presents executive-level (GO/FO/SES) briefings, point papers, and other analytical products to inform and support Joint Staff senior leadership decisions. 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 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 All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs (ICTAP eligibility): 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/ Military Spouse Preference: If you are entitled to military spouse preference, in order to receive this preference you must choose the spousal eligibility in your application package referencing MSP Military Spouse Preference. Your preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. If you are claiming military spouse preference and qualified for the position, your name will be placed below preference eligible veteran candidates and above non-preference candidates on a list sent to the hiring manager for employment consideration. To claim Military Spouse Preference (MSP) please complete the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist, save the document and attach it to your application package. Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the "Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP)" eligibility. If you are claiming RGP and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant. Information and required documentation for claiming MSP may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below. To be eligible as a RGP, you must submit the following supporting documents with your application package: a signed Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 (whs.mil)); a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) effecting the placement in retained grade status; or a copy of the notification letter you received regarding the RIF or classification downgrade.