STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS ANALYST with Security Clearance

Company: Department of Defense
Location: Washington
Posted on: April 20, 2024

Job Description:

Duties Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following:--- Facilitates SO/LIC's efforts to synchronize the Special Operations Forces strategic messages by integrating with other Services, USSOCOM, and external research organizations, and by capturing themes, issues, or concerns that conflict with SO/LIC's strategic communication messages.--- Develops recommendations for SO/LIC Leadership to engage internal/external audiences to communicate SO/LIC's position or message.--- Demonstrates mastery of analyzes and applies critical thinking to high-level administration policy, Congressional mandates, and DoD policy to develop recommendations for SO/LIC and DoD strategy formulation, integration, and synchronization to ensure SO/LIC's efforts support DoD strategic priorities.--- Prepares communications for ASD(SO/LIC) and other senior leadership engagements to a broad range of internal and external audiences and interacts directly with senior leaders to ensure speeches or presentations accurately and effectively convey organizational and Department-level strategic prioritiesRequirements Conditions of Employment--- U.SCitizenship is required--- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration)--- May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period--- Must be determined suitable for federal employment--- Required to participate in the direct deposit program--- Individuals tentatively selected for drug testing designated positions will be required to submit to urinalysis for illegal drugs prior to appointment and are subjected to random drug testing.--- The incumbent must adhere to DoD Standards of Conduct--- This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with SCI and SAP components.--- This position may require occasional travel away from your normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.--- This position may require you to work other than normal hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays and/or overtime.--- Student loan repayment and advanced leave accrual may be authorized in accordance with regulatory requirementsQualifications Time in Grade : For entry at the GS-15 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-14 or higher grade in the Federal ServiceSpecialized Experience : For the GS-15, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to GS-14 if outside the Federal serviceSpecialized experience is defined as working or interacting with news and media representatives, public affairs, and social media outlets; preparing position papers, news summaries, briefings, talking points, executive summaries, notes, or information papers; and leading teams in the development and continued improvement of communications policy, strategy, or messagingIn addition to meeting the specialized experience requirements, qualified applicants must also possess the quality of experience as it relates to how closely or to what extent an applicant's background, recency of experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced positionCandidates must clearly demonstrate the possession of competencies necessary to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate level to be qualified for the positionApplicants must describe how their experience meets the competencies within the body of the resumeNo separate statements addressing competencies are requiredCompetencies: Leading People, Oral Communication, Strategic Planning, and Writing Qualification and time-in-grade requirements must be met at the closing date of this announcementEducation There is no substitution of education for the qualifying experience at the GS-15 grade levelAdditional information--- A one year probationary or trial period may be required.--- Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination--- Individuals tentatively selected for drug testing designated positions will be required to submit to urinalysis for illegal drugs prior to appointment or placement.--- We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.--- For more information on veterans' preference click here .--- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (to verify your registration status click here ).--- Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85 or above on the rating criteria for this position.--- The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants issued March 18, 2004 will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants.--- This position is subject to the limitations imposed by the DOD Priority Placement Program.--- For more information regarding qualifications requirements please click here .--- You may submit a cover letter which will be forwarded to the selecting official with your resumeYour cover letter will not be used to verify your qualifications or eligibility--- All applicants are encouraged to apply electronicallyIf you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance.--- Benefits Help A career with the U.Sgovernment provides employees with a comprehensive benefits packageAs a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewardingOpens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittentContact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offeredHow You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications aboveOnce the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the applicant questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this jobIf, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this positionPlease follow all instructions carefullyErrors or omissions may affect your ratingThe Assessment Questionnaire takes approximately 15 minutes to complete and collects information on your education, training and experience related to the following critical competencies:
* Leading People
* Oral Communication
* Strategic Planning
* Writing You can preview the Questionnaire here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12385606 Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.--- Benefits Help A career with the U.Sgovernment provides employees with a comprehensive benefits packageAs a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewardingOpens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittentContact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.--- Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefitsYour benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employeeYou may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policiesFOR THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT THE FOLLOWING SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED AS THEY APPLY STATED BELOW AND MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE CLOSE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENTNOT ALL DOCUMENTS WILL APPLY TO EVERYONE.--- SF-50 - (if applicable) Notification of Personnel Action for current or former federal employees- applicants must provide your most recent SF50 or the SF50 reflecting Career/Career-Conditional tenure and the highest grade held on a permanent basis.--- Most recent SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action" showing you are/were in the competitive service and the highest grade heldIt is recommended you provide a SF-50 within the last 52 weeks before the closing date of this JOA for current federal employeesEffective 5/25/2022, WHS HRD will use the resume in conjunction with the provided SF-50 to confirm Current Federal Employee eligibilityWe will complete confirmation of Current Federal Employee eligibility at the job offer phase if neededIt is still required that you submit at least one SF-50 with your application and confirm you are a current federal employee via your employment dates on your resume for current federal employee eligibility determinations(WHS serviced employees SF-50s can be verified via eOPF).--- Veterans Preference Documentation (if applicable): Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must submit a DD-214 (Member Copy 4), or, if you are CURRENTLY serving on active duty, a statement of service from your unit which states the date you entered on active duty, the date you are separating, and the campaign medals you have receivedFor those supplying the statement of service, preference will be verified by a DD-214 (Member Copy 4) upon separation from the militaryVeterans with a service-connected disability must also submit a VA letter dated 1991 or laterDoD Components with CES positions apply Veterans' Preference to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of the Title 5 U.S

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