SummaryThis position is part of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for managing portfolios of partner countries and international organizations to oversee the export of defense articles and services; developing and executing Security Cooperation policies and procedures; applying End Use Monitoring (EUM) principles to FMS programs; conducting inspections and analyzing foreign partners' activities related to U.S. defense procurements.
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As a SECURITY ASSISTANCE ANALYST at the GS-0301-13 some of your typical work assignments may include:
- Serves as an End Use Monitoring Program Manager and strategist organizing and leading the Golden Sentry Program, IAW Section 40A, of the Arms Export Control Act for a regional CCMD.
- Serves as a program manager for an assigned portfolio of partner countries and international organizations within one or more Geographic Combatant Commands (GCCs), and works daily with the U.S. Security Cooperation Offices (SCOs) associated with those countries and organizations to ensure that defense articles and services exported via Foreign Military Sales (FMS), Foreign Military Financing (FMF) and Building Partner Capacity (BPC) programs comply with EUM requirements.
- Mange all things EUM with the region and liaison with SC/SA stakeholders to support the Golden Sentry program.
- Conduct in-country inspection (traveling a minimum 4 times or more per year) and perform comprehensive analysis of a given foreign partner's activities with respect to its protection of defense articles and services procured from the United States via the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) system, which may contain sensitive U.S. origin technologies particularly vulnerable to diversion, misuse or reverse engineering.
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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 and Relocation Incentives: May be Authorized
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
- Financial Disclosure: Not Required
- Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
QualificationsYou may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications:
A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service:
- Overseeing portfolios of assigned partner countries and international organizations to ensure that defense articles and services are exported; developing, implementing, managing, and executing Security Cooperation policies, processes, and procedures; understanding of application of End Use Monitoring (EUM)monitoring principles to FMS programs; conducting in-country inspections and performing comprehensive analysis of a given foreign partner's activities on defense articles and services procured from the United States.
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.
EducationSubstitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
Additional informationVeterans 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/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf
Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).Expand Hide additional information
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.
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