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SUPERVISORY JOINT AND COMBINED STRATEGIC PLANNER

Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Department of Defense

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Location

Salary

$167,603 - $197,200

per year

Closes

February 16, 2026

GS-15 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $123,041 - $159,950

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-14. Senior leader or top expert.

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

Job Description

Summary

This senior-level job involves leading the creation and execution of military strategies, policies, and plans to support top U.S. defense leaders in addressing global threats and working with allies.

The role requires overseeing teams, analyzing national security issues, and briefing high-level officials like Congress.

It's ideal for experienced military or government planners with a strong background in international relations and strategic thinking who thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-14 level or equivalent in formulating, developing, and implementing strategies, plans, and policies
  • Expertise in interpreting and applying the National Defense Strategy (NDS) and National Military Strategy (NMS) to provide recommendations to senior officials
  • Proven ability to deliver Congressional testimony, respond to Questions for the Record, and conduct high-level briefings and presentations
  • Experience executing projects under time constraints and conducting studies on stability, peace operations, policy, and doctrine for the Joint Force
  • Skills in formulating objectives and milestones for U.S. Joint Force strategies, including burden-sharing with Ally and Partner Nations
  • Ability to collaborate with National Security Council (NSC) staff, other U.S. government agencies, and international military representatives
  • Supervisory experience in a defense or national security context

Full Job Description

This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

The incumbent is responsible for a diverse portfolio of enduring tasks supporting the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) and the Director for Strategy, Plans and Policy (DJ5).

Duties performed by this position are integral to the fulfillment of DD GI's strategy, policy and plans development and implementation responsibilities in support of the CJCS and the Secretary of Defense (SecDef).

You may qualify at the GS-15, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service: Formulating, developing, and implementing strategies, plans and policies; Interpreting strategies and policies revolving around the National Defense Strategy (NDS) and the National Military Strategy (NMS) to develop recommendations to senior level officials; Presenting Congressional testimony, responding to Questions for the Record, and performing high level briefings and presentations; and executing projects within areas of interest and within established time constraints; Plans and conducts studies and assessments to monitor and inform stability and peace operations policy, strategy, plans, concept, and doctrine development for the Joint Force; Formulating objectives and essential milestones that enable U.S.

Joint Force strategies, policies and plans to address NDS global priority challenges through burden-sharing with select Ally and Partner Nations Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Major Duties:

As a SUPERVISORY JOINT AND COMBINED STRATEGIC PLANNER at the GS-0301-15 some of your typical work assignments may include: Responsible for supporting DD GI's responsibilities to develop and implement strategies, policies and plans in support of the National Security Strategy (NSS), the NDS, and the National Military Strategy (NMS) Collaborates, coordinates, and synchronizes information and actions related to policy, operations, intelligence, and planning throughout the Global Integration portfolio.

Oversees and directs continual analyses of how Joint Force efforts support achievement of goals and objectives prescribed or implied by the NSS, NDS and NMS, as a part of a networked, whole-of-government approach to strategic management of global threats.

Formulates objectives and essential milestones that enable U.S.

Joint Force strategies, policies and plans to address NDS global priority challenges through burden-sharing with select Ally and Partner Nations based on CJCS guidance.

Maintains direct interaction with relevant National Security Council (NSC) Staff, counterparts and staff from other U.S.

Government Department and Agency mission partners, as well as key representatives from select Ally and Partner Nation militaries

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/2/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/3/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: JCS-26-12875942-MP