Mission Support Specialist

This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.

As a MISSION SUPPORT SPECIALIST at the GS-0301-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Oversees the activities, administrative resources, tasks, and product development of 20+ contractors and GS civilian personnel supporting multi-million-dollar travel, logistics, and training budgets. Oversees and provides mission support services and operational, administrative, and logistics support to operational Divisions and facilitating the execution of the Mission Assurance Department's Assessment Programs.

Works with assessment and operational subject matter experts to identify mission support requirements, and synchronize operational and support efforts. Coordinates strategic direction with Division Leadership, providing functional expertise. Develops and implements improvements to products and procedures and resolves technical problems, developing innovative solutions.

Serves as the Department's Subject Matter Expert for DTRA and JTR travel guidance and serves as the Department's primary Authorizing Official for Defense Travel System (DTS) orders and vouchers. Serves as the Department's Security Manager, ensuring the Department is in compliance with all applicable DoD and DTRA security regulations and policies.

You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service: Expert knowledge in mission support policies and procedures in order to propose, develop, and implement mission support policy and procedures where there are none and provide recommendations to Division and Department Leadership Briefing Senior Leadership and defending programmatic decisions in person and in writing, identifying requirements and shortfalls, providing historical information and context, present complex information relating to mission support Experience with DoD logistics systems and expert knowledge of logistics regulations and policies, or experience with DTS and expert knowledge of JTR and DoD travel policies Managing interdisciplinary teams, providing project oversight, defining objectives and strategic goals, developing and implementing processes, standard operating procedures, and best practices (Experience must be clearly demonstrated in your resume) Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.

g., Peace Corps, Ameri. Corps) 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.