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Posted: March 13, 2026 (2 days ago)

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STRATEGIC PLANS AND POLICY OFFICER

Army National Guard Units

Department of the Army

Fresh

Salary

$92,344 - $120,050

per year

Type

Closes

April 13, 2026More Army jobs →

GS-3 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $26,979 - $35,074

Typical requirements: 6 months general experience. Some college or vocational training.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This role involves leading the development of long-term military strategies, policies, and plans for the Army National Guard, including advising top leaders on joint force issues and international affairs.

It requires overseeing mobilization efforts and improving how the National Guard operates in various scenarios.

A good fit would be an experienced military officer with strong analytical and leadership skills who enjoys strategic thinking and policy work.

Key Requirements

  • Officer rank in the military (National Guard preferred)
  • At least 1 year of specialized experience in program management, policy development, or comparable administrative roles
  • General knowledge of organization, management, and administration principles
  • Experience in compiling reports, written communications, and oral presentations
  • Proficiency in using computer and automation systems
  • Skills in analytical and evaluative methods to assess program efficiency and organizational productivity
  • Ability to provide technical guidance, analysis, and recommendations on strategic military matters

Full Job Description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a STRATEGIC PLANS AND POLICY OFFICER, Position Description Number D2967000 and is part of the JOINT FORCE HEADQUARTERS, National Guard.

This vacancy does not meet the criteria for appointment of annuitants.

Military Grades: Officer Only GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education or training which provided a general knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration.

Compiling reports, letters, memoranda, etc., and required person-to-person contacts to convey information.

Progressively responsible experience which demonstrates the ability to provide technical guidance and assistance in the type of work or in comparable work of the position to be filled.

Experience using computer and automation systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1 year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.

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.

Must have knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations.

Must have knowledge and skill in adapting analytical techniques and evaluation criteria to the measurement and improvement of program effectiveness and/or organizational productivity. Major Duties:

As a Strategic Plans and Policy Officer, GS-0301-12, you will serve as the Officer over Strategic Plans and Policy.

The mission involves joint future strategic plans, documents and studies on current and future military strategy, execution of National Guard positions regarding international affairs issues, oversight of mobilization planning, and enhancement of National Guard (NG) joint force development through war plans.

You will serve as the principal staff officer and primary advisor to the Adjutant General and the Chief of the Joint Staff for providing leadership, oversight, information, analysis, guidance, and recommendations on matters regarding J-5 joint policy for the state.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/13/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/14/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: NY-12908838-AR-T32026-244