FOREIGN MILITARY SALES SPECIALIST

Summary

This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.

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Duties

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As a FOREIGN MILITARY SALES SPECIALIST at the GS-0301-14 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Serves as DTRA RD's Foreign Military Sales (FMS) SME, responsible for developing, monitoring, coordinating, and integrating FMS as a tool for security assistance in the RD portfolio.
• Works with RD Program Managers, DTRA Financial Managers, US Embassy POCs, and Foreign Partners to develop and manage FMS cases. Continuously reviews assigned cases/commodities to assure steady progression toward satisfactory completion of materiel supply and financial transactions for each case.
• Establishes and maintains liaison with key personnel within the Security Assistance community to include key personnel from the OSW, DSCA, CCMDs, MILDEPs, foreign governments and industry.
• Responsible for monitoring all applicable FMS policies, procedures, regulations, and laws to provide technical advice and assistance to RD and DTRA staff and incorporate as appropriate into Agency practices.
• Serves as the agency senior FMS command/technical policy specialist with responsibility for developing, coordinating, and managing FMS policy initiatives in compliance with broad established regulations and governing legislation, in collaboration with legal, financial, and programmatic staff.

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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 Incentives: Subject to approval by hiring manager
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Required- OGE 450
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance with access to Restricted Data and CNWDI access.
• Incumbent is required to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Form, OGE 450, within 30 days of entering the position, annually and upon termination of employment- DoD Directive 5500.7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation, August 30, 1993.
• Must consent to and pass pre-employment drug testing and be subject to periodic random drug testing thereafter.
• Overtime/compensatory time may be required to accommodate operational needs of the organization.
• Travel in the performance of temporary assignments may be required up to 20% of duty time. CONUS/OCONUS
• Valid Passport Required.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the13 grade level in the Federal service:

• Developing and managing Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases for a DSCA Implementing Agency
• Preparing and drafting FMS case documentation and implementing a case in all applicable data systems (e.g., the Defense Security Assistance Management Systems (DSAMS) prior to case execution
• Reviewing DSCA policy and developing recommendations to best support Implementing Agency equities
• Communicating both orally and in writing to technical and mission execution peers, interagency colleagues, and international partners

In accordance with Security Cooperation Workforce Certification Program 2.0 requirements, incumbent must meet DoD SCW certification requirements applicable to the duties of this position. The deadline for existing SCW members to attain certification begins October 1, 2024. For new SCW members, the timeframe begins once a workforce member is entered into a properly coded SCW position in the manpower and personnel system. In addition to certification requirements detailed above, SCW member must meet the following conditions to remain in good standing. Failure to obtain DoD SCW certification within the required time may subject the incumbent to adverse action. Practitioner level, at least 1 years of successful SC work experience with a performance appraisal rating of 3 or better. In addition, 60 hours of continuing education (CUE) every two years.

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

Veterans 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:

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities : For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:

Special Hiring Authority for Veterans

Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see

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.

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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:

DRUG TESTING REQUIREMENT:

This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment.

You will be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.

Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).

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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