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Duties

The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) Specialist working with the Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) Lead providing overall management and support for all Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case development, administrative management of Security Assistance Manpower Requirements System (SAMRS) package development and provides tracking for all cases and associated manpower packages. This includes preparation, technical review, and successful coordination of LOA, LOA Data (LOAD), LOAs, Amendments, and Modifications from Letters of Request (LOR) under the FMS system. Duties: Assists the Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) Lead with the management and administration of USAF- sponsored Foreign Military Sales (FMS) training allocations. Assist LOA Lead with the development of assessment criteria. Assists Lead LOA to validate Security Assistance Manpower Requirements packages with intermediary and advocate for AFSAT and AETC/IA in coordination with SAF/IA, DSCA, and other MILDEPS. Initiates official correspondence, messages, staff summary sheets, and talking papers relative to scheduling management plans, additional duties, and special projects as directed.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• 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/
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance. SECRET
• Must possess, or obtain, and maintain a current passport
• Must meet the positive education/experience requirements as stipulated by US OPM for the 0130 occupation series
• Must obtain the appropriate International Affairs Case Life Cycle Management certification level per established timelines, and maintain certification through continuous training
• Must participate in the squadron training plan
• Work may require extended/long-term and/or multiple travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft, or privately owned vehicle (POV)
• Participation in annual Foreign Affairs career field Civilian Developmental Education process and programs is highly desired
• It is highly desirable that the employee has familiarity of instructional and training system principles, practice, and techniques.

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 series, Foreign Affairs Series, 0130. BASIC REQUIREMENT : Degree: 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 copies 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 copies 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. NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts. AND In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of USG International/Foreign Affairs objectives, Arms Export Control Act (AECA), and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) processes, and/or understanding of international relations policy objectives, and Field Studies Programs (FSP) and its role within the Security Assistance/Security Cooperation Education/Training Programs. Knowledge of established management and organization principles and theories, including standardized administrative practices and procedures common to AFSAT and the LOA Office. Knowledge of and sill in applying conventional methods to gather, analyze, and evaluate information concerning LOA, LORs, LOAD, and SAMRS management and coordination processes, draw conclusions and provide LOA Case Manager with recommendations of appropriate actions. Knowledge of the Air Force Security Assistance Program and the responsibilities of the LOA Office for ensuring compliance in accordance with existing policy, regulations, and instructions. OR EDUCATION: 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts. 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-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 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 USG International/Foreign Affairs objectives, Arms Export Control Act (AECA), and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) processes, and/or understanding of international relations policy objectives, and Field Studies Programs (FSP) and its role within the Security Assistance/Security Cooperation Education/Training Programs. Knowledge and technical skill to develop, analyze, and evaluate training options within the legal scope of an FMS program and diplomatically communicate complex plans to USG and international stakeholders. Knowledge of the procedures for the development, coordination, and planning for the formulation of Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs) to include cost, schedule, and availability of DoD or contractor provided training options. Ability to work complex project management issues with foreign governments, their military, and U.S. industry with an understanding of cultural, socio-political, and economic dynamics. Ability to analyze and coordinate a FMS cases for specific requirements, within USG and DoD regulatory policy, for money, manpower, materiel, facilities, and services needed to support the program and, when necessary, apply the federal acquisition process for development, implementation, line management, execution, and closure of FMS training cases. Ability to use office computer software applications in the preparation of word documents, spreadsheets, and presentations; ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically in written and oral mediums. 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 JBSA Randolph AFB 550 D Street East JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]