ALCOAST 438/24 - NOV 2024 SOLICITATION FOR THE DHS JOINT MISSION FELLOWS PROGRAM

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ALCOAST 438/24
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SUBJ: SOLICITATION FOR THE DHS JOINT MISSION FELLOWS PROGRAM
1. The Office of Leadership, COMDT (DPR-5), is soliciting
applications for the DHS JOINT MISSION FELLOWS PROGRAM (JMFP)
    a. This opportunity is part of the wider DHS Academic Programs
for civilians and military members.
    b. The DHS Academic Programs cultivate creative homeland
security strategic analysis and decision-making skills through
high-quality, fully accredited academic programs. Additionally, many
of the programs offer DHS employees the opportunity to earn a
fully funded degree; or to attend a professional development program
that offers graduate credits toward a degree.
    c. This is a cost-sharing opportunity where DHS provides tuition,
books, and materials, as well as local travel (i.e., bus to move
from in-residence site to touring location) for scheduled site
visits, and the individual's Unit provides funding for all other
associated travel, lodging, and per diem costs.
2. The Program.
    a. The DHS Joint Mission Fellows Program (JMFP) is a blended
program of both in-residence and virtually led instruction
that builds a cadre of mid-level leaders with formal mission
skills, qualifications, and experience. Fellows participate in a
six-month developmental program to inculcate national strategic and
operational planning skills and knowledge. The JMFP advances
national and homeland security objectives, while building core
leadership methods and techniques. There is an emphasis on
leadership in crises, ethical, scientifically supported, critical
analysis, and decision making. The program surveys important events
in American military, political, economic, and social history.
       (1) Eligibility: GS-11 - GS-13 civilians, O3 - O4 or
E5 - E7 military.
       (2) Application Deadline: Completed nomination packages are
due to the CG POC NLT COB 10 JAN 2025.
       (3) Program Duration: 6 months.
       (4) The JMFP is delivered online with two weeklong residences
in Yorktown, VA and Emmittsburg, MD.
       (5) Session Dates:
            i. Online: Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 25 MAR
through 17 JUL 2025.
            ii. In person: 7-11 APR 2025, Yorktown, VA, and 14-19
JUL 2025, Emmittsburg, MD.
       (6) For additional information, including class schedule and
application, please visit:
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https://usdhs.sharepoint.com/sites/dhsconnect/org/comp/mgmt/dhshr/
emp/Pages/joint-mission-program.aspx

3. Application Procedures:
    a. Applications are available at:
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https://usdhs.sharepoint.com/sites/dhsconnect/org/comp/mgmt/dhshr/
emp/Shared%20Documents/DHS-Joint-Mission-Fellows-Program-
Application_Cohort_VII_(Hybrid).pdf

(Access to DHS Connect sites now require guest accounts. If
you do not have one, please email SPTaaS@hq.dhs.gov to request one.)
    b. Please submit applications to the POC listed in Paragraph 4,
placing your last name and the name of the program in the subject
line of your email.
4. POC. Please send all questions and completed applications to:
SMB-COMDT-CG-DHSAcademicProgramsAdministration@uscg.mil.
5. Mr. Gary Rasicot, Deputy for Personnel Readiness (CG-DCMS-DPR),
sends.
6. Internet release is authorized.