Duties
As a PROGRAM ANALYST you will be responsible for the following duties:
Serve as a Security Cooperation (SC) planner and program manager supporting Combatant Commands (COCOMs) SC process management and informing development of programs of SC activity to establish long-term relationships with the United States through foreign military sales and enable GCCs to achieve DoD objectives.Lead assessments of partner capabilities, analyze results of partner security partner capacity assessments, and provide judgments and recommendations to DSCA and Geographic Combatant Command (GCC) leaders about likely impact of proposed DoD Title 10 SC investments.Perform evaluations, analysis and assessments of DoD SC programs and activities to determine their contribution to the achievement of DoD and DSCA SC objectives.Prepare and present information briefings designed to inform DSCA senior leadership of both assessment methods and results.Work and assist in developing SC plans by analyzing regional objectives, assessments, ratings of positive activity influences; and refining SC activity priorities in the context of a country's needs to meet country SC objectives.Plan, schedule and carry out major projects concerned with the planning, resourcing and execution of SC programs.Requirements Conditions of EmploymentMust be a US citizenMale born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective ServiceResume and supporting documents ( See: How to Apply)Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigationMay be required to successfully complete a probationary periodSubject to the 5 year foreign area limitation DODI 1400.25-V1230 72612WORK SCHEDULE: Full TimeOVERTIME: OccasionallyTOUR OF DUTY: FlexibleRECRUITMENT INCENTIVES: May be AuthorizedFINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Not RequiredTELEWORK ELIGIBILITY: This position is telework eligibleThis position will require a no fee passport.Requires a TS/SCI/ Special Sensitive Security ClearanceSelectee will be subject to the DoD Foreign Clearance Guide for EUCOM and Status Forces Agreement.Incumbent must attain DoD Security Cooperation Workforce (SCW) Certification and complete related continuous learning requirements in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2017,continued from line above: Title 10 United States Code, Section 384 and DoD Instruction 5132.15 (see education section below).Incumbent must complete DoD SCW Intermediate-level certification. Incumbent must complete Basic-level courses within one year and Intermediate-level courses within two years (3 years total). Qualifications
You must have one year Specialized Experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private/military sector) giving the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position. Experience must be reflected in your resume.Specialized experience required for this position is:Apply and evaluate U.S National Security and Foreign Policy priorities and objectives.Analyze and resolve a wide variety of complex, time sensitive operational and administrative factors/issues that impact the implementation of security cooperation activities.
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.
Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies:Attention to DetailPlanning and EvaluatingStrategic ThinkingWriting
INFORMATION FOR OVERSEAS: Overseas tour of duty for is projected to be 36 months, with an option to extend up to 24 months.
- Incumbent may be subject to the 5-year foreign area limitation according to the DoDI 1400.25-V1230, dated 26 July2012.
- Pay retention may be considered for applicants whose pay would be reduced if selected. Pay retention would not be offered as an incentive for employees moving between overseas positions.
- Applicants who are currently stationed overseas, must have enough time to meet the initial tour stated above.
Applicants who have returned from an overseas tour, and have not been physically present in the United States (CONUS) or Non foreign area for 2 continuous years, may require a waiver. NOTE: If you have not completed 5 years overseas and return to a CONUS assignment, that time spent overseas counts towards the 5 year limitation, unless you have been in the States for at least 2 continuous years.
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- Medical Care: Applicants who have family members with special medical needs should ensure that prior to accepting a position overseas their family members' medical needs can be met. Access to care in a military treatment facility may not be available to civilian employees except on a space available basis. Consequently, host nation medical facilities may be the only care available. The availability and level of care at host nation medical facilities will vary by location.
- Applicants hired from the Continental United States (CONUS) and their family members (who are US citizens) are required to obtain Official Passports prior to departure to the overseas area.
- May be subjected to a variety of environmental conditions typical of the overseas areas in which traveling, to include the potential for exposure to acts of terrorism.
- Payment for travel and transportation expenses may be authorized. This includes government paid travel transportation, shipment and temporary storage of household goods, and possibly other entitlements based upon the JTR and agency policy. You may be required to sign a transportation agreement. Most civilian permanent change of station travel entitlements are taxable.
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Incumbent must attain DoD Security Cooperation Workforce (SCW) Certification and complete related continuous learning requirements in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2017, Title 10 United States Code, Section 384 and DoD Instruction 5132.15, "Implementation of the Security Cooperation Workforce Certification Program". Incumbent must complete DoD SCW Intermediate-level certification. Incumbent must complete Basic-level courses within one year and Intermediate-level courses within two years (3 years total).
Additional informationInteragency 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: .Citizenship/Ordinarily Resident Status: Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are not considered Ordinarily Resident under the applicable Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA). An ordinarily resident is anyone who has lived in the host country longer than the allowed number of days without being a member of the forces assigned, civilian component or a family member of either the aforementioned or who has obtained a work permit for any duration. Ordinarily Resident restrictions apply and vary depending on the host nation.
Payment for travel and transportation expenses may be authorized. This includes government paid travel transportation, shipment and temporary storage of household goods, and possibly other entitlements based upon the JTR and agency policy. You may be required to sign a transportation agreement. Most civilian permanent change of station travel entitlements are taxable. For additional information on the tax impact, please visit:
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