Deployment Operations Planner

What you would do

• Supervise real-time worldwide deployment and redeployment operations for the Cyber Mission Force.
• Use Joint Planning Execution System and airlift tracking systems for command and control.
• Design near- and long-term global cyber deployment schedules.
• Evaluate plans to confirm joint logistics can support proposed cyber missions.
• Coordinate with joint planners and the Joint Operations Center to align logistics with operations.

Do you qualify for GG-13?

With experience: You need one year of directly applicable experience. It can come from any public or private job, and volunteer work counts. Examples include carrying out deployment tasks under standard operating procedures, tracking data for command decisions, recording logistics data for planning, and coordinating with joint planners on movement updates.

With education: Education cannot replace experience for this job. You must qualify with experience alone.

How to apply well

What to send:

• Full resume uploaded to your USAJOBS profile as an Other Documents file, with no two-page limit
• For each job on your resume: employer name, job title, start and end dates by month and year, and hours per week
• Plain-language resume without acronyms or unclear terms
• Proof of eligibility documents for the authority you select
• Documents verifying veterans' preference, if you claim it
• Performance appraisal, if applicable
• Cover letter (optional)

How you will be rated: Your application package is reviewed to see if you meet the qualification requirements. This includes your resume, supporting documents, and questionnaire answers. Incomplete packages are not considered, and you may lose consideration if your qualifications or experience are found to be inflated.

Tips for this job:

• Upload your full resume as an Other Documents file, because the two-page limit does not apply.
• List month and year dates and hours per week for every relevant job on your resume.
• Do not include classified information, or your application will not be considered.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. You may be required to work hours other than normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and to work overtime. Call back and emergency duty are regular requirements.

Incentives and relocation: Relocation expenses may be reimbursed per agency policy. Relocation or recruitment, student loan repayment, advanced in-hire, and advanced leave accrual incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates, with a service agreement required. Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized.

Conditions of employment:

• Suitability or fitness determination after a background investigation
• Must obtain and keep a TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance
• Drug testing designated position with urinalysis testing and a signed DA Form 5019-R
• Must meet NSA personnel security requirements under NSA/CSS Policy 5-1
• Must complete a counterintelligence scope polygraph exam
• Travel away from duty station up to 10% of the time
• May be recalled to duty and required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime
• Mission essential: may have to work during severe weather or installation closings
• 3-year probationary period
• Selective Service registration for men born after December 31, 1959
• Proof of U.S. citizenship required
• Direct deposit of pay required

Job details

Salary

$121,785 – $166,440 per year

Pay scale and grade

GG-13 · General Schedule equivalent

Location

Fort Meade, Maryland

Appointment

Permanent

Work schedule

Full-time

Service

Excepted

Openings

1

Security clearance

Sensitive Compartmented Information

Travel

Occasional travel

Drug test

Not required

Supervisory

No

Occupation

Miscellaneous Administration And Program (0301)

Announcement

DAKB-26-13103516-CES