Security Assistance Program Specialist

Missile Defense Agency

$75K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in Foreign Military Sales (FMS) policies and procedures
  • In-depth understanding of the Arms Export Control Act and Foreign Assistance Act
  • Strong oral and written communication skills for diverse interactions
  • Experience navigating security assistance regulations and compliance
  • Technical advisory experience in Defense Security Assistance Management Systems (DSAMS)

Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing FMS directives and operational guidelines for MDA
  • Support Continuous Process Improvement Board efforts for FMS reform
  • Ensure compliance with DSCA policies and MDA implementation guidance
  • Resolve conflicts between partner nation's requests and US government policies
  • Serve as a technical advisor for defense security systems

Benefits

  • Access to a comprehensive benefits package for federal employees
  • Opportunities for full-time work with job security
  • Eligibility for situational telework flexibility
  • Potential for professional development through federal training programs
  • Support for work-life balance through a maxi-flex work schedule
Full Job Description
Summary

This position is part of the Department of Defense (DoD), Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The incumbent will be responsible for:Assisting in the development of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) directives, guidance, and procedures within

MDA.

Duties

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This position is being filled under AcqDemo Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) for non-acquisition positions involving 51% or more of time in direct support of acquisition positions within Business and Technical Management Professional Career path.

As a Security Assistance Program Specialist at the NH-0301-3 broadband level, some of your typical work assignments may include:

  • Assists in the development of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) directives, guidance, and procedures within
    MDA.
  • Supports the Security Assistance Enterprise (SAE) Continuous Process Improvement Board (CPIB)
    FMS reform efforts.
  • Coordinates efforts to ensure Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) compliance with
    the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM)
    policies and internal MDA implementation guidance.
  • Assists in resolution of conflicts between Partner Nation requests and USG policies, procedures, and capabilities.
  • Serves as technical advisor for Defense Security Assistance Management System (DSAMS).


Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Occasional Travel
  • Work Schedule: Full-time
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
  • Overtime: Occasionally
  • Tour of Duty: Maxi Flex
  • Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
  • Financial Disclosure: Not Required
  • Telework Eligibility: This position is Situational telework eligible.
  • This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.
  • Employee must obtain/maintain a Non-Critical Sensitive (Secret) Security Clearance.
  • This position is designated as a security cooperation (SC) workforce position and requires certification in accordance with 10
    U.S.C. 384, Department of Defense Security Cooperation Workforce Development.
  • Employee must obtain mandatory SC certification within 24 months from entry into the position in accordance with the position's SC certification requirements annotated on the position coding sheet.


Qualifications

You may qualify at the NH 03 Broadband Level, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-02/GS-11 grade level in the Federal service as listed below and must meet 2 of the 3 specialized experience listed below to be qualified:

  • Experience with security Assistance policies, regulations, and procedures required to effectively manage Foreign Military Sales programs; to develop the need for new approaches, new program emphasis, and to provide expert technical advisory services.
  • -Understanding of the legislative principles governing Security Assistance which include the Arms Export Control Act and Foreign Assistance Act to comply with aspects of international security assistance programs.
  • Experience with oral and written communicative skills to effectively interact with a variety of personnel at all levels to include civilian, military, local representatives, and foreign nationals to give and exchange information relative to the international programs.


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

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.

All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov))

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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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