Strategic Training Specialist

Department of Defense

Suffolk, Virginia Other $127,646 – $165,945 Closes Jun 14, 2026

Summary

This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The incumbent links national defense and military strategies to achieve unified action by integrated forces across land, sea, air, space, and info domains. Responsible for strategic/contingency planning, command/control under unified command, and national security planning with other U.S. departments and agencies.

Duties

As a STRATEGIC TRAINING SPECIALIST at the GS-0301-14 some of your typical work assignments may include:

  • Responsible for implementing global military integration within all aspects of the Division mission.
  • Includes the incorporation of policy, strategy and planning, operational and strategic military risk, development and delivery of best military advice, joint command and control, integrated deterrence, allied and partner integration, and global force management.
  • Leads efforts in developing and maintaining an in depth understanding of United States adversaries and develops products to create education and training forums to embed the adversary decision calculus into all aspects of the Deployable Training Division mission.
  • Collects and synthesizes observations to provide the Joint Force Commander and staff comprehensive feedback on organizational responsibilities and staff processes to enrich decision making and unified action.
  • Responsible for providing support to decision making at the highest level; identifying and resolving operational gaps and strategic weaknesses in framing problems (problem setting), understanding the environment, and measuring readiness.
  • Leads joint planning efforts and integrates the creativity of operational art with the analytical and logical process of strategic and operational design.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

How You Will Be Evaluated

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents.

You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.

You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position.

The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12967175. To review the status of an application through USAJOBS: 1.

Log into your USAJOBS account 2. Click Application Status within your profile to expand your application 3. Locate the job announcement and click the more information link under the Status column for this position. You will be routed to Application Manager. The Details tab displays by default.

The Details tab displays comprehensive information about the selected Application Package including: assessment(s) and the status, supporting documents and their status, correspondence sent to you by the hiring agency, and your application processing status. To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.

You are highly encouraged to submit your application package and complete your assessment questionnaire on-line. Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d

Required Documents

  • The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc.).
  • Your complete application includes your COMPLETE resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply.
  • If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
  • The following documents are REQUIRED1.
  • Your resume: All applicants are required to submit a resume limited to two (2) pages showing all relevant experience.
  • Your resume must address your qualifications for the position, and it may not exceed two (2) pages.
  • Your 2-page (or less) resume must be in PDF format, with no smaller than a 0.5″ margin and no smaller than a 10-point font.
  • If you submit a resume that exceeds the two-page limit and/or does not meet the margin or font limitations stated herein, you will immediately be deemed ineligible for this position and will be removed from further consideration.
  • Must include the work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, and duties performed.
  • The resume and required supporting documentation should provide the minimum qualifications and relevant experience for the announced position.
  • If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for qualifications and referred for selection consideration, if eligible.
  • The resume must not be more than 5MB and should be saved and uploaded as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages.
  • We also accept GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, PDF, ODT or Word (DOC or DOCX).
  • We do not accept PDF portfolio files.
  • We recommend using a font like Lato, if available.
  • Other widely available options are Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open San Source Sans Pro, Roboto or Noro Sans.
  • Additional guidance on writing a federal resume can be found at: USAJOBS Help Center – How do I write a resume for a federal job?
  • The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started. 2.
  • SF50 All current and former civilian Federal employees must submit a copy of your MOST RECENT SF50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade and step, salary, and type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation, i.e., Transcript of Service, Form 1150, etc. This is also a requirement to verify your Time in Grade (TIG). 3.
  • Veteran’s Documents: If applying using veteran’s preference or under a Veteran’s hiring authority you must submit the following documents: DD214 showing character of service, SF-15 Form and VA letter showing final percentage, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty.
  • PLEASE REVIEW THE BELOW LINK FOR OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS needed for proof of eligibility: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DODCustomersRequiredSupportingDocumentation.pdf
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