Defense Security Cooperation Agency

SCO MANAGEMENT TRAINING COORDINATOR

Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in security cooperation and training program management.
  • Proven ability to design and implement global training strategies.
  • Experience in assessing workforce training gaps and establishing qualification pathways.
  • Strong skills in budget evaluation for certification programs.
  • Ability to create tracking mechanisms for reporting training and certification levels.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, develop, and execute training programs for military personnel and civilians.
  • Perform administrative support activities for day-to-day operational needs.
  • Conduct training strategy development aligned with organizational goals.
  • Create mechanisms to track global training and certification levels.
  • Manage workforce training pipeline, ensuring personnel complete mandatory training.

Benefits

  • Access to a comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
  • Flexible work schedule hours available.
  • Telework eligibility for increased work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Summary

This position is part of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for managing security cooperation and functional certification and training for the DSCS, a population of 1500 personnel in 140 locations with a broad set of professional certifications to meet requirements of Section 384 of the National Defense Authorization Act.

Duties

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As a SCO MANAGEMENT TRAINING COORDINATOR at the GS-0301-12 some of your typical work assignments may include:

  • The incumbent is responsible for the planning, development, and execution of the programs, policies, and procedures involved in managing pre-assignment training, including pre-deployment, in-service, and sustainment, of personnel (Service Members, U.S. Government Civilian Employees, and Locally Employed Staff) selected for overseas assignments in US Military Groups (MILGPs).
  • The incumbent performs a variety of administrative, support, and management activities essential for day-to-day operations across diverse organizations and missions.
  • Conducts training strategy and program development, creating comprehensive training strategies and programs aligned with organizational goals.
  • Develops and maintain mechanisms to report global training and certification levels across all specialties.
  • Manage the Security Cooperation workforce training pipeline by tracking certification requirements, coordinating course enrollment, and ensuring personnel complete mandatory training prior to overseas assignment.


Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
  • Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
  • Work Schedule: Full Time
  • Overtime: Occasionally
  • Tour of Duty: Flexible
  • Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
  • Financial Disclosure: Not Required
  • Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible


Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-12 Grade level, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service:

  • Formulate comprehensive, global training strategies and certification programs for the organization
  • Identify workforce gaps, assess the global training population, and establish qualification pathways for Service Members, Government Civilians and Locally Employed Staff
  • Evaluate complex budgetary requirements required to achieve full force certification
  • Design advance tacking mechanisms to report global readiness and certification levels to senior executive leadership .


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.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:

Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A

Special Hiring Authority for Veterans

Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses

Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/register/)

The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.

NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.

Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information.

For more information, please visit


https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d

Other Notes:

Re-employed Annuitant: This position Does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF?ver=LQ7feWw-8-5DI2tceUpmgA%3d%3d

This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment.

You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.

Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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About Defense Security Cooperation Agency

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) is the lead agency within the U.S. Department of Defense responsible for the management of security cooperation programs and foreign military sales (FMS) to support U.S. national security objectives. The DSCA provides financial and technical assistance, transfer of defense articles and services, and military education and training to allies, partners, and other friendly foreign governments. The agency was established in 1971 and is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
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