This position is part of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for leading and coordinating all Department of Defense (DoD) actions as subject matter expert (SME) for Foreign Military Sales Congressional Notifications (CNs)for the sale or transfer of defense articles and services to foreign governments and organizations.

Duties

As a CONGRESSIONAL AFFAIRS SPECIALIST at the GS-0301-11/12/13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Leads and coordinates all Department of Defense (DoD) actions as subject matter expert (SME) for Foreign Military Sales Congressional Notifications (CNs) for the sale or transfer of defense articles and services to foreign governments and organizations. Providing timely notification to members of Congress, congressional staffs, and congressional committees pertaining to major defense sales in compliance with the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), other authorization, and appropriation legislation. Developing standard operating procedures (SOP) for Congressional Notification development and processing for DSCA, the Military Departments (MILDEPs) and other organizations. Tracking progression of Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs), amendments, and modifications through the lifecycle to ensure compliance with Congressionally notified levels. Preparing Congressional Notification informational briefings and papers as needed to report and/or assess Congressional Notification (CN) activity for DSCA leadership. Participating in pre-countersignature meetings to ensure draft LOAs are in accordance with the CN.

Requirements

• 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 and Relocation Incentives: May Be Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt (GS12/13)/Non-Exempt (GS-11)
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
• Employee must obtain/maintain a Non-Critical Sensitive (Secret) security clearance
• Drug Tested Designated Position: YES

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-11 grade level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service: Developing timely, comprehensive, factual and coordinating responses to sensitive Congressional inquiries in coordination with DoD components, to facilitate understanding of complex issues and programs within Congress; OR B. Possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.M; OR C. You have some specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and you have more than one year but less than two years of education as described in B. You have computed the percentage of the requirements that you meet, and the total is at least 100%. (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the first year by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.) You may qualify at the GS-12 grade level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service: Identifying, evaluating and making recommendations concerning Congressional Notification processes in order for the Agency to determine the impact of Congressional issues on successful completion of Congressional Notifications associated with FMS. You may qualify at the GS-13 grade level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service: Experience with Foreign Military Sales (FMS); Coordinating with Department of State (DoS) and the Military Departments and other Department of Defense (DoD) components, leading and coordinating all DoD actions as subject matter expert (SME) for major arms sale transfers of Congressional Notification packages from inception to completion in accordance with federal regulations and policies; Developing, processing, and reviewing Congressional Notifications for the sale or transfer of defense articles and services. 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 be used in lieu of specialized experience for GS-11 grade level.

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims.

All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: Foreign Education

Contacts

• Address Defense Security Cooperation Agency 1851 S. Bell Room 501 Arlington, VA 22240 US
• Name: DSCA Servicing Team
• Phone: 614 692-0252
• Email: [email protected]