About this role
Job SummaryYou will serve as a SOUTHEAST ASIA POLICY MANAGER in the HEADQUARTERS US INDO-PACIFIC COMMAND.
QualificationsYour resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-13) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience includes duties related to the following: Working as a policy analyst, country desk officer, or similar role focused on the political-military landscape of Southeast Asian nations; Understanding of U.S. defense policy, interagency coordination, and analytical frameworks to advance combatant command strategy and senior leader engagements; Demonstrating the ability to draft analyses, background papers, and talking points for senior leaders regarding regional political-military developments; Demonstrating excellent briefing and writing skills for preparing command leadership for trips, high-level meetings, and congressional testimony; Coordinating, directing, or leading a team (including military officers) in planning and executing sensitive, high-level, bilateral engagements. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
Major DutiesYou will serve as the special advisor for policy matters pertaining to political-military affairs with countries of Southeast Asia.You will analyze complex political-military issues for their potential impact on military relations and recommends appropriate courses of action.You will prepare Commander, USINDOPACOM, for trips to Southeast Asia and senior staff for visits of distinguished foreign visitors, Congressional delegations, and senior DoD personnel.You will monitor and review staff actions related to USINDOPACOM defense and security assistance policy.You will initiate preparation of timely reports, providing analyses of immediate or long-term subjects, as self-generated or required by the Division Chief and Regional Director.