About the Position: Office Assistant Secretary of the Army, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (DEC) Future Operations Directorate, located in Arlington, VA.

Duties

Serves as a senior program manager and recognized authority/advisor to the Directorate Head and the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army, Defense Exports and Cooperation in the areas Security Cooperation/Security Assistance training. Writes papers and briefings on training policy issues for Army Security Assistance Enterprise (ASAE) leadership. Provides expert advice and assistance regarding the training component of special FMS cases. Staffs Combatant Command (CCMD)-validated requests for approval through various HQDA staff offices for training support from Security Cooperation Offices. Provides policy decisions regarding requests for exemptions to Army policy and issues for which no clear policy exists. Analyzes and interprets Department of State (DOS), Department of Defense (DoD), OASA (ALT), and Headquarters, Department of Army (HQDA) policy and guidance to develops, staff, and promulgates Army Security Assistance training initiatives and policy.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position.
• Selectees must meet position requirements for Practitioner certification in the Acquisition Career Field Business - Financial Management (BUS-FM) within 60 months of entrance on duty.
• Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Business travel required up to 10% of the time.

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 EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority 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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience at the next lower grade NH-03/GS-13 or equivalency which includes: (1) Analyzing Executive level policy and guidance to formulate Security Assistance training initiatives and policy; (2) Providing technical and policy guidance to Security Cooperation and Security Assistance training personnel; (3) Drafting and reviewing executive level correspondence such as information papers, decision papers, and policy guidance; (4) Conducting coordination for the integration, funding and execution of international training under various Security Assistance programs. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service NH-03 (GS-13). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: CommunicationsEducation and TrainingStrategic ThinkingTraining Program Evaluation

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-W1B0AA ASA RES DEV AND ACQ DO NOT MAIL Arlington, VA 22202 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk