Defense Security Cooperation Agency

SUPERVISORY PROGRAM MANAGER

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

  • 5-7 years of specialized experience in MILGP business practices and human resource management
  • Expertise in advising on staffing levels and training requirements within military groups
  • Proven ability to manage financial and logistics resources effectively
  • Strong understanding of national security cooperation objectives and practices
  • Experience in developing and implementing program management policies for Foreign Military Sales and Financing.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as Assistant Director for DSCA, overseeing all administrative matters related to DoW personnel at U.S. embassies
  • Lead the MILGP enterprise and maintain executive-level contacts with key stakeholders
  • Provide authoritative guidance on MILGP staffing and training requirements
  • Oversee management of MILGP resources to meet national security goals
  • Develop program management procedures for security assistance programs at U.S. embassies.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package for federal employees
  • Access to health insurance, retirement plans, and paid leave
  • Eligibility for recruitment and relocation incentives
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Flexible work schedule and telework options available.
Full Job Description
Summary

This position is part of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for Providing authoritative advice, guidance and decisions on MILGP business practices, staffing levels at MILGPs and training requirements for the MILGP enterprise; Executing the management of MILGP human, financial, and logistics resources to ensure that the MILGP enterprise is appropriately resourced to achieve national security priorities security cooperation objectives.

Duties

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As a SUPERVISORY PROGRAM MANAGER at the GS-0340-15 some of your typical work assignments may include:

  • Serves as the Assistant Director for DSCA and Director for DSCS and is responsible for all Agency matters relating to administrative control of all DoW personnel serving at U.S. embassies performing security assistance or security cooperation functions within Military Groups (MILGP.).
  • Leads the MILGP enterprise by maintaining executive level contacts within the DoW, Military Departments, Combatant Commands, Department of State, and other elements of the Executive Branch as it relates to the civilians and military personnel assigned to global MILGPs.
  • Provides authoritative advice, guidance and decisions on MILGP business practices, staffing levels at MILGPs and training requirements for the MILGP enterprise.
  • Oversees the management of MILGP human, financial, and logistics resources to ensure that the MILGP enterprise is appropriately resourced to achieve national security priorities.
  • Develops and implements program management procedures and policies for the Agency's conduct of the Foreign Military Sales, Foreign Military Financing, and DoW-funded Building Partner Capacity programs as implemented by all MILGP offices at U.S. embassies.


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 and Relocation Incentives: May be Authorized
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
  • Financial Disclosure: Required
  • Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible


Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-15, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service:

  • Providing authoritative advice, guidance and decisions on MILGP business practices, staffing levels at MILGPs and training requirements for the MILGP enterprise; Executing the management of MILGP human, financial, and logistics resources to ensure that the MILGP enterprise is appropriately resourced to achieve national security priorities security cooperation objectives.


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

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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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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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