About the Position: The incumbent serves as the Action Officer for foreign countries responsible for the total managing of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs which involve the continual development, planning, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of all requirements/programs for the foreign countries.

Duties

Establishes and maintains liaison with the various DA/DOD agencies involved in matters relating to program planning, logistics management, and related program management activities of the assigned FMS cases and International Cooperation. Reviews and analyzes program activities and provide senior leadership briefings and reports. Exercises program control of government agencies and contractors in the accomplishment of assigned program responsibilities, making necessary adjustments, modifications, and revisions in assigned program areas to meet objectives. Plans and recommends control methods to be used, which will ensure management practices are implemented. Establishes priorities and furnishes advice and assistance as required to resolve problems and assure continuity and integration of all program elements.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Selectees must meet position requirements for certification at Level Practitioner in the Acquisition Career Field Program Management within 60 months of entrance on duty.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of up to 25% of the time.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. To qualify, your resume must describe at least one year of specialized experience which has equipped you with the 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 to be filled. This typically includes work performed at the next lower grade/level (NH-02/GS11) position in the federal service. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-02 or GS-11 grade level in the Federal service with specialized experience which includes coordination and synchronization of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case requirements definition, functional allocation of FMS case requirements, management and oversight for case line development, case execution, and case closure as well as serve as liaison with Security Assistance Management Directorate (SAMD) responsible for program management, cross-functional coordination, contract requirements, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) task development, and technical support. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: CommunicationsLeadershipProblem SolvingProgram Management

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address AD-APF-W6DVAA PEO TAC MSL REDSTONE ARSENAL DO NOT MAIL Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk