Department of Defense

Associate Director Strategic Engagement

Anchorage, Alaska Full time

Associate Director Strategic Engagement

Department: Department of Defense

Location(s): Anchorage, Alaska

Salary Range: $159048 - $199431 Per Year

Job Summary: This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Major Duties:

  • As Associate Director Strategic Engagement at the AD-0301-9 some of your typical work assignments may include: Establishes policy, procedures, and standards for the strategic engagement division. Subject matter expert (SME) in senior leader and executive engagement and outreach. Oversees the DoD level synchronization of TSC activities and all other senior leader outreach and engagement activities including direct experience working in and with the Arctic security community. Responds directly to executive level inquiries and provides information, feedback and follow up as required on issues of importance to TSC. Supervises exercise, simulations and field programs to support professional development and growth of SASS faculty to develop and advance the Center's exercises and simulations. Directs program support, participants programs and events planning sections to advance the Center's field programs and collaborative programs. Works closely with division leads for outreach and engagement to promote TSC courses, research, publications, and Arctic security educational and briefing offerings.

Qualifications: This is a full-time term appointment in the excepted service not to exceed (NTE) three (3) years. Term appointments may be extended thereafter in one, two, or three year increments, indefinitely. As a term employee you will be eligible for medical and dental benefits, life insurance, and retirement. You will also be eligible to earn annual leave and sick leave. You may qualify at the AD-09, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the AD-07 grade level in the Federal service: Lead coordination of activities and foster productive relationships through rapport building; expert level knowledge of whole of government, foreign, domestic and strategic Arctic policies, programs, and protocols to facilitate and enhance outreach and educational efforts to build a more knowledgeable and informed public and DoD community. 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.

How to Apply: Interested candidates must submit the following items by email to TSCApplications@groups.af.mil. Please ensure you type the title of the position you are apply to in the subject line of email: CURRICULUM VITAE and/or RESUME. LETTER OF INTEREST TWO LETTERS OF REFERENCE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: - Application deadline: Open 10 days - Applications will be considered against current staffing requirements. - Application packages will be retained for one year. - Application materials become the property of the U.S. Department of Defense and will not be returned. - The Department of Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer.- All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. - The Department of Defense provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they require reasonable accommodation should contact the Center's Human Resources Department at TSCApplications@groups.af.mil to ensure that the Department of Defense can consider such a request. The decision to grant accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12853183 Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d

Application Deadline: 2025-12-22