Security Assistance Program Specialist

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

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 NHbroadband 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

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Occasional Travel
• Work Schedule: Full-time
• Males born aftermust 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 positions 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: applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.

Males born aftermust be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register Selective Service System : Selective Service System ())

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.

Required Experience:

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