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Duties

The primary purpose of this position: For GS-13- Incumbent acts as an export analyst and foreign disclosure policy expert for advanced weapon systems, technologies, capabilities, and information disclosure issues. Performs duties as a munitions export control analysis and license review action officer in the Foreign Disclosure, Weapons and Technology Transfer Division. For GS-14- Incumbent acts as a senior export analyst and foreign disclosure policy expert for advanced weapon systems, technologies, capabilities, and information disclosure issues. Performs duties as a munitions export control analysis and license review senior action officer in the Foreign Disclosure, Weapons and Technology Transfer Division. DUTIES: For GS-13 In support of supervisor's overall established objectives, serves as a team point of contact on issues related to development and use of the USXPORTS electronic export licensing processing system. As an action officer, skillfully conducts analysis of munition export controls, develops national, DoD and USAF disclosure policies, advisories, Air Force instructions, Delegation of Disclosure Authority Letters, export license positions, exemptions to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, release guidelines, and disclosure guidance. As an action officer, authorizes the disclosure of documents, briefings, and other forms of CMI and CUI to foreign governments and international organizations. As an action officer, develops and guides development of disclosure oversight, education, and training guidelines and materials. For GS-14 Serves as a team expert/point of contact on all issues related to development and use of the USXPORTS electronic export licensing processing system. As a senior action officer, skillfully conducts analysis of munition export controls, develops national, DoD and USAF disclosure policies, advisories, Air Force instructions, Delegation of Disclosure Authority Letters, export license positions, exemptions to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, release guidelines, and disclosure guidance. As a senior action officer, authorizes the disclosure of documents, briefings, and other forms of CMI and CUI to foreign governments and international organizations. As a senior action officer, develops and guides development of disclosure oversight, education, and training guidelines and materials.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Incumbent must be willing to work outside normal duty hours when tasked to respond to senior leaders on short notice, high pressure issues. Overtime may be required as workload increases.
• A master's degree in foreign affairs, international relations, or a related area is desirable.
• Incumbent must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Work may require travel away from the normal duty station on military and commercial aircraft.
• Incumbent must be comfortable in dealing with high-ranking foreign representatives and able to utilize tact and diplomacy on all occasions.
• Employee must meet the mandatory standards of experience and training, and the desired standards of education for an International Affairs Level II certification within four years of accepting the position.
• This position meets the professional exemption criteria for the Fair Labor Standards Act (5 CFR 551.207).
• Employee must maintain a current government passport.
• Superior Qualifications may/ may not be authorized upon request
• Leave accrual may/ may not be authorized upon request
• GS-14: Mobility is a condition of employment. The employee must sign an Air Force wide mobility agreement.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions, Foreign Affairs Series, 0130. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: major or equivalent, or a combination of courses totaling at least 24 semester hours, in international law and international relations, political science, economics, history, sociology, geography, social or cultural anthropology, law, statistics, or in the humanities; or 12 semester hours in one of the above disciplines and 12 semester hours in statistics/quantitative methods. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major, or a combination of related courses totaling at least 24 semester hours, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR Experience: four years of appropriate experience in one or more of the fields listed above in work associated with international organizations, problems, or other aspects of foreign affairs. Evaluation of Experience: Qualifying experience may have been through residence, study, teaching, business or commercial activities, military service, newspaper work, military or civil government activities, missionary or international relief work, or other experience in foreign countries. AND In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: GS-13 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes mastery of National Disclosure Policy, the Arms Export Control Act, International Traffic in Arms Regulations, the Conventional Arms Transfer Policy as well as DoD and Air Force policies, directives and instructions governing release of CMI, CUI and associated weapons systems, capabilities and advanced technologies to foreign governments and international organizations. Expert knowledge of agency security cooperation programs, defense alliances, personnel exchange programs, intelligence sharing programs, government and commercial international cooperative research, acquisition and development programs, individual country and regional defense policies, combined exercise programs, and current U.S. peacekeeping and trade sanctions enforcement activities; detailed technical understanding of the roles and missions of the agency major commands, and the operational capabilities, vulnerabilities/limitations and classification of agency combat support weapon systems; extensive familiarity with advancements in military critical technologies as they apply to sustaining a qualitative edge for U.S. and allied/friendly combat forces; and in depth understanding of the importance of international programs to National Military Strategy, interoperability, coalition building, and promoting affordability of U.S. defense acquisition programs. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. GS-14 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes mastery of National Disclosure Policy, the Arms Export Control Act, International Traffic in Arms Regulations, the Conventional Arms Transfer Policy as well as DoD and Air Force policies, directives and instructions governing release of CMI, CUI and associated weapons systems, capabilities and advanced technologies to foreign governments and international organizations. Expert knowledge of agency security cooperation programs, defense alliances, personnel exchange programs, intelligence sharing programs, government and commercial international cooperative research, acquisition and development programs, individual country and regional defense policies, combined exercise programs, and current U.S. peacekeeping and trade sanctions enforcement activities; detailed technical understanding of the roles and missions of the agency major commands, and the operational capabilities, vulnerabilities/limitations and classification of agency combat support weapon systems; Extensive familiarity with advancements in military critical technologies as they apply to sustaining a qualitative edge for U.S. and allied/friendly combat forces; and in depth understanding of the importance of international programs to National Military Strategy, interoperability, coalition building, and promoting affordability of U.S. defense acquisition programs. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of National Disclosure Policy, the Arms Export Control Act, and other DoD and Air Force policies and directives which govern the release of military information to foreign governments and international organizations. Knowledge of politico-military affairs, Air Force operations, technologies used in military weapon systems, in particular command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, armaments cooperation and others as assigned and the ability to research, analyze, weigh relative importance and reach sound judgements based on an evaluation of both objective and subjective factors Ability to integrate the findings of #2 above to develop policy recommendations and guidelines. Ability to express thoughts clearly and concisely, to develop ideas in logical sequence and to convey ideas fully and accurately in discussions and briefings and in written studies, projects, procedures and regulations, is mandatory. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address HQ USAF and Support Elements - Pentagon 1720 Air Force Pentagon Washington, DC 20330 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]