Mobilization Plans Specialist (Title 32) (Indefinite)

About the role

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a Mobilization Plans Specialist (Title 32) (Indefinite), Position Description Number D0623000 and is part of the VA G3, National Guard.

What you will do

• Analyzes the war plan missions assigned to the state's units and evaluates the capability of those units to meet requirements considering mobilization capability, readiness and other factors.
• Takes action to recommend mission changes or corrective measures when the mission is inappropriate.
• Research mobilization planning problems and provides commanders and staff with advisory services.
• Determines the need to develop a specific mobilization plan, special report or to conduct a study.
• Analyzes force structure changes for impact on the state and unit mobilization plans.
• Analyzes United States Forces Command (FORSCOM) Mobilization and Deployment Planning System (FORMDEPS) directives to ensure STARC and unit compliance with established mobilization requirement contained in these documents.
• Is responsible for actions with respect to mobilization planning to include review and analysis of higher headquarters (HQs) plans and directives and the development of policy guidance and implementing directives to subordinate units.
• Develops, analyzes, and updates mobilization plans and projects from conception to completion.
• Assembles and analyzes mobilization data.
• Makes commitments regarding mobilization within delegated authority.
• Submits reports to National Guard Bureau (NGB), Continental United States Army (CONUSA), military installations, and the Governor on National Guard (NG) involvement and mission requirements.
• Is responsible for consolidation of actions required to develop and maintain a command and control structure for mobilized ARNG units.
• Accomplishes planning and coordination needed to alert and mobilized ARNG units.
• Coordinates with the Defense Movement Coordinator (DMC) for movement of ARNG units from home station to mobilization station.
• Coordinates with the Mobilization Stations to develop methodology and procedures for reception and deployment validation of ARNG units.
• Provides mobilization planning assistance to the state staff and subordinate HQs staff and units.
• Reviews and approves Post Mobilization Training and Support Requirements (PTSRs).
• Submits approved PTSRs to CONUSA or in the case of the noncontiguous states to the mobilization station.
• Coordinates the Army CAPSTONE Program with peacetime and wartime chain of command.
• Analyzes and reviews the FORSCOM CAPSTONE program for accuracy of information impacting on the command.
• Coordinates CAPSTONE data and provides recommendations and changes based on geographic location, peacetime command and control requirements and structure consideration.
• Ensures the Mobilization Exercise Program is effective, sensitive to state specific missions and needs, and is coherently organized for effective implementation.
• Makes recommendations to the MRO on the planning, programming and execution of mobilization exercise funds.
• Coordinates with NGB and CONUSA, or other wartime higher HQs as applicable in planning for exercise.
• Is the staff point of contact (POC) for mobilization exercise coordination.
• Develops operations plans required for the implementation of Joint Chiefs of Staff mobilization exercises.
• Analyzes after action reports.
• Identifies systemic deficiencies.
• Recommends corrective action to the MRO.
• Coordinates corrective missions.
• Prepares and publishes mobilization lessons learned.
• Acts as the mobilization POC for the Reserve Component Automation System (RCAS), coordinates staff studies and actions.
• Represents the state at NGB, US FORSCOM, and other General Officer and Major Command mobilization and deployment conferences as required.
• Prepares and conducts instructions on mobilization preparedness and planning as required.
• Represents the Adjutant General on Joint Regional Resource Committee as required.
• Provides input concerning state military capabilities and requirements to the appropriate Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region and appropriate state agencies as required.
• Serves aa a member of the state Readiness Committee or Council.
• Coordinates meetings and conferences with various units on mobilization plans.
• Prepares agenda, coordinates with staff and conducts workshops on mobilization plans.
• Prepares briefings, fact sheets and information papers as required.
• Assists in developing, coordinating and conducting state and unit mobilization station coordination conferences.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

If you are using Education to qualify for this position, Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims.

To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

How you will be evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience.

If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

Documents you must provide

• To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1.
• Your resume showing: Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you.
• Relevant work experience-include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and describe how you meet the required qualifications of the job.
• Federal jobs should include series and grade.
• Education, certifications or licensures.
• Other supporting documents: Most recent SF50 for current federal technicians.

What to expect next

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).