Mobilization Plans Specialist

This position is located in the Army National Guard (ARNG) State Area Command (STARC) Headquarters Plans Operations and Training Office (POT0) Mobilization Readiness Branch. The purpose of this position is to serve as a Mobilization Plans Specialist to develop plans coordinate preparations for mobilization and the deployment of available ARNG units.

b. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(1) Analyzes the war plan missions assigned to the states 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. Researches 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. Recommends changes.

(2) Analyzes United States Forces Command (FORSCOM) Mobilization and Deployment Planning System (FORMDEPS) directives to ensure STARC and unit compliance with established mobilization requiremente contained in these documents. Is responsible for actions with respect to mobilization planning to include review and analyeis 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.

(3) 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.

(4) 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.

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing states National Guard required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Military Grades: O3 & Below and Warrant Officer

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience education or training which provided a general knowledge of the principles of organization management and administration.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 36 months experience education or training in program or managerial experience in a type of work or a combination of functions directly related to the position to be filled or in comparable work or functions. Experience developing and recommending policy; organizing and carrying out specific programs evaluating and recommending changes in methods of operations. Experience in supervisory staff or technical work which included study analysis or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of managerial or administrative policies practices and procedures. Experience preparing written communications and oral presentations.