Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a command Security Assistance Policy Specialist providing policy direction and guidance on security assistance/foreign military sales (FMS) program activities to AFMC centers and organizations.

Duties

Manages the end-to-end process for the development and implementation of security assistance/FMS policies and guidance across AFMC organizations. Develops and implements security assistance/FMS policies and guidance for Center readiness programs. Assesses acquisition and logistics related policy for security assistance/FMS program impacts. Supports AFSAC planning and programming requirements. Participates in meetings, prepares/conducts briefings and presentations, and prepares correspondence highlighting problems, alternatives, and proposed or final solutions, prepares and presents staff studies for presentation to other organizations, foreign country representatives, and management official at AFMC Centers, SAF/IA or DSCA.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Male must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• The position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• This position may require travel.
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
• The employee must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position’s sensitivity.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station to CONUS or overseas destinations via military or commercial aircraft in support of official duties.
• Travel may cause irregular duty hours.
• This position meets the administrative exemption criteria for the Fair Labor Standards Act (5 CFR 551.206).
• Qualification requirements stipulated by the US Office of Personnel Management for the GS-0301 occupational series must be met.
• Position identified is a Non-Key Security Cooperation position: “This is a Security Cooperation position due to the nature of the position’s duties and responsibilities. Position requires DoD Security Cooperation Workforce Certification.
• Area of Consideration (AoC) and Level are to be determined by supervisor. Employee must meet DoD Security Cooperation Workforce Certification requirements applicable to the duties of the position.
• Selectee must meet the designated certification AoC and Level requirement; if not has 1-year (Basic) 2 years (Intermediate-Expert) from Security Cooperation Workforce Development-Database entry date to become certified in accordance with-
• -the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2017, Title 10 United States Code, Section 384. Incumbent of this position is required to comply with all Department of Defense and Defense Security Cooperation Agency-
• -requirements of this certification program. This certification requirement is a condition of employment for this position. Failure to obtain this certification within the required time may be subject the incumbent to adverse action.
• Incumbent is required to maintain 20 hours of professional development continuous learning every two-year period to maintain good standing in the DoD Security Cooperation Workforce Certification Program.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, administrative and management positions. Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of theories and principles of Foreign Military Sales case development and execution, and Security Assistance Program policy. Expert ability to develop, prepare, coordinate, staff, and implement security assistance/FMS program policies, procedures, and directives. Knowledge of overall AF logistics systems acquisition and sustainment logistics programs, process and systems and an understanding of organizational functions providing logistics support. Knowledge of principles and practices of USAF, DoD, and systems acquisition and program management. Skill in analyzing, assessing and development of strategic AF security cooperation plans and program objectives. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy. Ability to establish and maintain good relationships with individuals and groups outside the immediate work unit. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. 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. 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: Comprehensive knowledge of theories and principles of Foreign Military Sales case development and execution, and Security Assistance Program policy. Expert ability to develop, prepare, coordinate, staff, and implement security assistance/FMS program policies, procedures, and directives. Knowledge of overall AF logistics systems acquisition and sustainment logistics programs, process and systems and an understanding of organizational functions providing logistics support. Knowledge of principles and practices of USAF, DoD, and systems acquisition and program management. Skill in analyzing, assessing and development of strategic AF security cooperation plans and program objectives. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy. Ability to establish and maintain good relationships with individuals and groups outside the immediate work unit. 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 Wright Patterson AFB 2000 Allbrook Drive Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]