Summary About the Position: Serves as the subject matter expert (SME) responsible for implementing the information operation (IO) program across USSOUTHCOM to include development, implementation, and oversight of USSOUTHCOM'S deliberate and crisis action IO planning, the Boards, Bureaus, Cells, Centers, and Working Groups(B2C2WG) process, planning resources, assessment, and exercise participation. Responsibilities Lead the Commander's most senior level messaging center, the Information Operations Working Group (IOWG), Boards, Bureaus, Cells, Centers, and Working Groups (B2C2WG). Receive guidance from USSOUTHCOM Commander, Public Affairs Director, Strategic Communications Chief, and Deputy Director for Information Operations to execute IOWG objectives. Prepare point papers, talking papers, and briefings on IO planning, strategy, and assessment matters related to this branch for USSOUTHCOM, as required. Coordinate IO planning actions with USSOUTHCOM components, direct reporting units, other DoD elements, and interagency partners in theater providing guidance and resolution to questions and problems impacting national and theater policies. Shape the development of the USSOUTHCOM perspective on global IO policy by drafting and reviewing policy documents from the USSOUTHCOM staff, other CCMDs, and joint staff (JS). Develop methods to improve the effectiveness of the IO functions and capabilities in respect to its administration, and/or develops new approaches. Coordinate IO planning actions with USSOUTHCOM components, direct reporting units, other DoD elements, and interagency partners in theater providing guidance and resolution to questions and problems impacting national and theater policies. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement Eligible People with Disabilities, Schedule A Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Reinstatement Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service which includes experience developing mission analysis, course of action analysis, deliberate planning, crisis action planning, staff estimates, and operation plan (OPLAN)/concept of operation plan (CONPLAN) development. Experience in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies; and planning, programming, budgeting, and execution system (PPBES) and resourcing processes for developing and reporting budget requirements. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Information Management Organizational Awareness Planning and Evaluating Technical Competence Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12). Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) 51 Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. Advanced In-hire may be authorized subject to organization/management discretion. Relocation, Recruitment, or Retention Incentive may be authorized subject to organization/management discretion.