This position is located in the Defense Technology Security Administration (DTSA), International Engagement Directorate (IED). The IED is DTSA's staff element responsible for developing, coordinating, and interpreting Department of Defense (DoD) and interagency positions, policies, plans, and recommendations on a broad range of strategic security and regulatory/export control matters involving the transfer of sensitive technology and classified information to international partners and allies.

Duties

Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following: Directs, supervises, coordinates, and expedites the work of civilian and military personnel. Performs a full range of supervisory personnel management functions to include: budgeting, planning and assigning work, and establishing overall priorities; establishes performance standards and evaluates performance; gives counsel and advice on work and administrative matters; interviews and selects candidates for appointment, promotion and reassignment; hears and resolves complaints/grievances; and effectively utilizes performance management tools such as awards, training, and discipline. Provides senior-level advice and assistance to Executive Branch Departments and Agencies and subordinate components, worldwide, on the development of DoD international technology and information security programs, for the development of security plans and procedures to support security assistance and armaments cooperation programs, and development and negotiation of bilateral security agreements and arrangements with foreign governments. Oversees the operation and administration of the interagency National Information Disclosure Policy Committee. Prepares and negotiates Industrial Security Agreements between the DoD and foreign Ministries of Defense. Reviews and develops OUSD Policy positions and responses to actions originating in other DoD and non-DoD offices or agencies that have implications for national security policy. Represents the U.S. on the NATO Security Committee and its working groups.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration)
• This position is subject to provisions of the WHS/OSD PPP Pilot Program
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment
• Required to participate in the direct deposit program
• This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing
• This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartment Information security clearance
• This position requires travel away from your normal duty station for official business via military or commercial aircraft. Travel may be CONUS and OCONUS
• This position may require work to be performed outside normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays and/or overtime
• This position may require long work hours, often under pressure
• This position is telework eligible
• This is a Security Cooperation (SC) position due to the nature of the position's duties and responsibilities. Certification is required at the Basic-level.
• In accordance with DoD Instruction 5132.15 "Implementation of the Security Cooperation Workforce Certification Program", incumbent must meet DoD SCW certification requirements applicable to the duties of this position.
• The deadline for existing SCW members to attain certification begins on the publication date of the DoD Instruction 5132.15, May 7, 2021.
• For new SCW members, the timeframe begins once a workforce member is entered into a SCW position in the Security Cooperation Workforce Development Database (SCWD-D).
• May be required to successfully complete a one-year supervisory probationary period.

Qualifications

For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the length of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration. Read more about what should I include in my federal resume? at https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/ You may qualify at the GS-15 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability in: 1) Leading subordinates in meeting organizational goals; 2) Managing policies connected with critical programs that impact an organization's mission and the U.S. or foreign partner governments; 3) Interpreting policies, issues, regulations, or proposals that have an impact on an organization and agency; AND 4) Providing direction as it relates to the conduct of technology security and/or security cooperation programs. 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. ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act Chapter 21 of Title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.), Section 2108a, requires Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, at the time they apply for a Federal job, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, assuming the service member is otherwise eligible. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. The service member's military service dates are necessary in order to determine whether he or she meets the definition of "veteran" under 5 U.S.C. 2108(1). The "certification" must reflect the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date of submission. The "certification" must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin (if applicable), your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable). Further, under paragraph (h) of the rule, agencies are required to verify a qualifying separation from military service prior to appointment, through the DD-214 or other appropriate documentation. Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible." Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave. Current or Former Political Appointees: Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: Position title; Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee); Agency; and, Beginning and ending dates of appointment. All qualifications and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. ARE YOU A VETERAN CLAIMING SOLE SURVIVORSHIP PREFERENCE OR 5-POINT VETERANS' PREFERENCE? 1. You must provide legible copy/copies of the following: DD-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," showing all dates of service, type of discharge as well as character of service (Honorable, General, etc.) or Statement of Service/Proof of Service (in lieu of a DD-214) from your command or local Personnel Support Detachment (PSD). The Statement of Service/Proof of Service must provide all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). Veterans should upload their DD-214 once they receive it upon separation. 2. You should also document your complete military service information in the Veterans Preference and Military Service Section of the assessment questionnaire (type of preference, dates of service, date of VA letter, character of service, disability claim and rank and date of retirement if retired). ARE YOU A DISABLED VETERAN or CLAIMING 10-POINT VETERANS' PREFERENCE? 1. Disabled veterans, veterans, widows, spouses or the mother of a veteran, who are eligible for 10-point veterans' preference, you must provide legible copies of the following: Applicable supporting documents as noted on Standard Form-15 (SF-15). To obtain a copy of SF-15, go to: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Contacts

• Address Defense Technology Security Administration Human Resources Directorate 4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22350 US
• Name: Washington HQ Services
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]