Director of Strategic Studies Institute and U.S. Army War College Press

Who May Apply: US Citizens

This is a full-time term appointment in the excepted service not to exceed 3 years. Must be available to start no later than 30 June 2025. Appointment may be extended in one- to five-year increments thereafter. As a term employee you will be eligible for medical insurance, life insurance, retirement, dental and vision. You will be eligible to earn annual leave and sick leave.

Qualification Requirements:

Degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position; or Combination of education and experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field; or Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.

In addition to meeting the Qualification Requirements above, applicants will be rated on the following:

SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR/KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Applicants will be rated on the criteria listed below:

1. Ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. To include strong executive skills and experience in enterprise leadership. Experience working in or leading a diverse national security research organization is preferred.
2. Skill in developing long-term organizational strategies and assessments.
3. Knowledge and experience in senior-level Government and/or the Defense sector is desirable, as is equivalent experience in a relevant civilian sector.
4. Knowledge of U.S. Army and DoD organizations, strategy formulation, planning, and budgeting is preferred. To inlcude experience in working with the national security policy, defense strategy, and military strategy making processes
5. Knowledge of the DoD professional military education enterprise is desirable.
6. Demonstrated ability to influence policy through research, publication, and presentation. Significant practical experience in analyzing key national security issues and recommending strategic options.
7. Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate diverse range of professionals in specialized fields.
8. Active involvement in professional networks relevant to national security studies.
9. Graduate degree in a field related to the mission of the USAWC; PhD preferred.

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• This is an Engineers and Scientists (non-construction) Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• Recruitment and/or relocation incentives may be authorized.
• This position is not eligible for regular and recurring telework. This position is eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed "unscheduled telework". Situational telework is sometimes also referred to as episodic, intermittent, unscheduled, or ad-hoc telework. Situational telework is approved on a case-by-case basis, where the hours worked were not part of a previously approved, ongoing, and regular telework schedule.