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The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as the Senior Foreign Disclosure Officer (FDO), and career corporate knowledge expert for foreign disclosure in the Foreign Disclosure Air Force Security Assistance, Airman Development Command (MAJCOM); and to plan, direct, and develop goals and objectives that integrate organization planning, programming, acquisition for assigned international programs. Mentors and oversees an integrated network of trained disclosure experts at all MAJCOM wing/group-level technical and flying training organizations. Develops command-wide disclosure policies, programs, and procedures to implement national, Department of Defense (DoD), Air Force and Command decisions to release or restrict release of classified and controlled unclassified information, equipment, or data to foreign nations and international organizations. Acts as senior analyst and policy expert for advanced weapons systems, technologies, capabilities, and information disclosure issues. Manages DoD International Visits Program under the Foreign Visits System for the Command and all aspects for assignment of international airmen to MAJCOM supporting the USAF Military Personnel Exchange Program (MPEP), Country Liaison Officers (CLO), guest instructors, Administrative and Professional Exchange Program (APEP), Engineer and Scientist Exchange Program (ESEP), and Cooperative Partner Program (CPP) personnel. Provides direct oversight of USAF policy concerning assignment on international airmen; develops, negotiates, and coordinates memoranda for exchange positions of foreign air force personnel in MAJCOM; and functions as the MAJCOM liaison to Air Staff for all international airmen assigned to MAJCOM units.

Duties

• Plans, develops, and implements foreign disclosure procedures and provides direction and guidance on assigned international programs to MAJCOM personnel.
• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities
• Reviews visits and re-delegates visits originating from the Foreign Visit System (FVS)
• Reviews and approves classified and unclassified export-controlled documents and information
• Directs and approves all aspects of the assignment of foreign Airmen within MAJCOM, including USAF
• Represents the USAF, either solely, or as a team chief or as a team member, at all conference or planning meetings consisting of DoD, Headquarters USAF, MILDEP, and Major Commands representatives

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• A security clearance may be required
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Employee must be comfortable in dealing with high-ranking foreign representatives, Air Force and DoD senior leadership, and the ability to utilize diplomacy to include an understanding of cultural sensitivity on all occasions.
• Employee must meet the education/experience requirements IAW OPM guidelines for the Foreign Affairs Series 0130 Occupational requirements.
• Work occasionally requires global travel away from the normal duty station; travel on military or commercial aircraft is required.
• Employee must be able to obtain and maintain an official government passport.
• Employee must possess or obtain the appropriate clearance as a condition of employment as reflected on the UMD.
• The employee must obtain the appropriate International Affairs certification level per established timelines and maintain certification through continuous training.
• The duties of this position meets all requirements as a category 4 designation, and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent Federal Agency or (cont'd)
• office to function effectively. This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and CAN NOT become a member of the Ready Reserve. (IAW: DoDD 1200.7, "Screening the Ready Reserve,")
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions, Foreign Affairs Series, 0130.

BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Degree: major or equivalent, or a combination of courses totaling at least 24 semester hours, in international law and international relations, political science, economics, history, sociology, geography, social or cultural anthropology, law, statistics, or in the humanities; or 12 semester hours in one of the above disciplines and 12 semester hours in statistics/quantitative methods. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

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COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. Courses equivalent to a major, or a combination of related courses totaling at least 24 semester hours, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

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EXPERIENCE: Four years of appropriate experience in one or more of the fields listed above in work associated with international organizations, problems, or other aspects of foreign affairs. Evaluation of Experience: Qualifying experience may have been through residence, study, teaching, business or commercial activities, military service, newspaper work, military or civil government activities, missionary or international relief work, or other experience in foreign countries.

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In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes comprehensive knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices of NDP-1 and its implementation through the Air Force Foreign Disclosure Program, as well as thorough knowledge of the program's guiding principles codified in the ITAR; DoD and DoS policies; and Air Force, AETC and specific policies, directives and instructions governing the release of CMI and CUI; the establishment and management of various international programs supporting FMS, commercial weapon systems sales, and development and acquisition programs; and establishment and implementation of multinational agreements with foreign governments; Extensive knowledge of USAF security assistance and foreign military training programs, US defense alliances, personnel exchange programs, US government and commercial international cooperative research and development agreement (CRADA) programs, US country and regional defense policies, and combined exercise programs; Expert knowledge to effectively and efficiently implement the Air Force Foreign Disclosure Program for foreign military training and education programs managed by or under the cognizance of AETC. Given constantly changing U.S. domestic and international defense relationships and budget constraints, anticipates new program requirements and evaluates current policies and practices to determine their applicability and value in relation to program objectives. Extensive knowledge of advancements in military critical technologies as they apply to sustaining a qualitative edge for US and allied/friendly combat forces; Mastery knowledge of analytic skills to evaluate complex foreign policy and defense issues in accordance with US national security and foreign policy goals to synchronize components of the Command's international training and education programs and mission sets and coordinate supporting policies, plans, and positions for controllinginternational transfers of classified US weapons systems, capabilities, and technologies; Comprehensive knowledge of foreign countries political, social, economic and cultural make-up in order to be and effective liaison and enable interaction with foreign government officials, representatives and senior military official in work and social events; Expert knowledge to analyze and evaluate proposals/requests based on required knowledge and make sound decisions/recommendations to release or not release CMI and CUI related to Air Force, AETC, and other international programs.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Knowledge of National Disclosure Policy (NDP-1) principles USG International/Foreign Affairs objectives, Arms Export Control Act (AECA), and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) processes, and/or understanding of international relations policy objectives within Security Assistance/Cooperation Programs and how they are applied to issues relating to Foreign Military Sales and commercial exports of defense equipment, documents, instructions, and diagrams, technology, information, and assistance and other DoD and Air Force policies, directives, instructions, and disclosure principles and how they are applied to issues relating to FMS and commercial exports of defense equipment, technology, information, and assistance.
2. Expert level knowledge in planning, administering, and monitoring conference, visits, travel teams, and other multiple tasks associated a high-ranking international audience. Ability to lead, review complex technical material and approve the disclosure and/or export to foreign entities.
3. Expert level knowledge of general Air Force and specific foreign disclosure operations, politico-military affairs, Air Force operations, technologies used in military command and control systems, technologies used in military weapons systems, information and industrial security processes for classified material handling, various international airmen assignment procedures and guidance, and general management practices.
4. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, utilize tact and diplomacy to interpret and clarify information and guidance to Air Force and sister service financial and training program managers, training mission support technicians, USG officials, high-ranking foreign representatives of diverse cultures.
5. Ability to perform work requiring a professional knowledge of the formulation and direction of foreign affairs of the Government or in the study and disposition of information bearing on international relations.
6. Knowledge of personnel management, EEO, safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures and of management planning policies, practices, regulations, and laws associated with the organization's structure, mission, functionality, capabilities, and limitations related to key staff level functions.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for