DEPUTY DIRECTOR, MARITIME ADVANCED WARFIGHTING SCHOOL with Security Clearance

Duties * ***For Responsibilities see Qualifications under the Requirements section*** Requirements Conditions of Employment * Must be a US Citizen. * Must be determined suitable for federal employment. * Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. * New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov * Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326. * Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. * You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. * Candidates must be U.S. citizens and capable of obtaining a Department of Defense TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance. * Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing. * A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. * Supervisors in the executive branch have a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. You will be required to review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101. Qualifications The U.S. Naval War College. The U.S. Naval War College (NWC) is a Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) institution serving the nation, the Department of Defense, and the U.S. Navy. U.S. and selected international graduates earn Master of Arts degrees in National Security & Strategic Studies or Defense & Strategic Studies accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). The College educates tomorrow's leaders, informs today's decision-makers, and engages with Allies and partners by developing strategic perspective, critical thinking, and cultural awareness in peace, crisis, and war. We are actively seeking candidates with diverse academic and professional backgrounds. More information on the college can be found at www.usnwc.edu. Maritime Advanced Warfighting School (MAWS). MAWS teaches the Navy's advanced warfighting curriculum. MAWS is an integral component of the NWC's mission to educate strategic and operational leaders. First, MAWS educates officers to be operational-level leaders: to understand and apply maritime power effectively; to initiate and lead Operational Planning Teams (OPTs); and to think creatively and critically by evaluating complex, chaotic security problems, identifying key causes and effects, developing exhaustive alternatives, presenting recommendations to operational commanders, and effectively implementing commanders' decisions. Second, MAWS educates officers to conduct effective operational planning as members of planning teams in multinational, interagency, joint, and maritime environments. Primary to this second objective is continual interface with other Service and Joint planners, which enhances the working relationship necessary in the Joint Planning and Execution Community (JPEC). MAWS graduates serve in operational planner billets on Numbered Fleet, Service Component Commander, and Combatant Commander Staffs, and are groomed to fill key leadership positions within their respective warfare communities. The curriculum is taught primarily through readings and discussion seminars. MAWS faculty members are expected to lead seminars, participate in curriculum development, and perform other academic duties as needed. Responsibilities. The Deputy Director assists and provides support to the MAWS Director in the planning, organization, execution, and administration of MAWS activities. Duties include development and execution of curriculum components to meet MAWS objectives, serve as the MAWS Mission Resource Manager (MRM), development and execution of the MAWS budget, maintaining the MAWS physical plant including recapitalization, assist in advising and assisting MAWS students, maintaining liaison with persons, departments, and commands that function in supporting and supported relationships with MAWS, and maintaining currency and professionalism in the Operational Planning Area of Study (AOS) by participating in real-world operations when invited, attending relevant professional conferences, and supervising relevant research. Qualifications. Essential qualifications include: (1) an advanced degree in national security affairs or a related field; (2) Joint Professional Military Education Phase I and Phase II (JPME I and II) from any source; and (3) demonstrated expertise as a practitioner in one or more of the following areas: joint or maritime operational planning and operations, naval warfare, joint operational function areas, other government agencies, information operations, multi-national military operations, and U.S. Navy roles and missions. Candidates must be prepared to teach at the master's degree level. Desirable qualifications include a PhD; Joint Qualified Officer; knowledge of maritime warfare theory; recent maritime warfare operational experience or experience at a Fleet Command, Combatant Command or Regional Component Command; graduate of a service/joint advanced warfighting school (JAWS, MAWS, SAMS, SAWS, SAASS); demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with peers in a learning environment; and demonstrated ability to create a professional seminar atmosphere to enhance student educational outcomes. This position requires eligibility for a TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance. The selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment drug screening test and to random drug testing thereafter. Education Candidates must have an advanced degree in national security affairs or a related field. A master's degree is required. Additional information Salary Considerations Salary is competitive and accompanied by a generous federal benefit package that includes health insurance and retirement saving plans, paid vacation, paid sick leave, and other benefits. Rank and salary are commensurate with experience and credentials in accordance with the Department of the Navy Faculty Pay Schedule. This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn 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 intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation. If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn 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 intermittent. Contact 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 benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. A co