This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This Security Assistance Specialist position is assigned to the Program Executive Office, Command Control Communications-Tactical (PEO C3T), Office of the Chief of Staff, located in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.

Duties

Serve as a Security Cooperation Staff Officer and advisor on the technology transfer and foreign disclosure procedures for the implementation of the Army's security assistance activities. Provide management oversight of subordinate activities involved in the execution of program requirements to ensure effective implementation of Foreign Military Sales. Assess customer requirements in the international, federal, and private sector and determine applicable technology transfer and foreign disclosure pipelines required to support release approval. Review Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases for accuracy, appropriateness of the sale, the level of disclosure available to the specific country, the supportability of the equipment or technology from the buying country. Provide guidance/direction on Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases that require review and coordination or those having senior leadership interest/availability. Advise senior specialists and supervisor on matters within the assigned portfolio of countries. Represent the Security Assistance community on a variety of high-level boards, committees or meetings. Establish policies and procedures for technology transfer in accordance with Security Cooperation objectives. Design and implement disclosure programs which support mission requirements and customer needs, and to formulate goals, plans, and methods of evaluation.

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 Program Management within 60 months of entrance on duty.
• Business travel required up to 15% of the time.
• Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens Military Spouse Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference 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-02/GS-11 or equivalency which includes: 1) Collaborating with others to implement security assistance programs which support mission requirements; 2) Representing an organizations program matters/issues to all levels of interest, both internal and external to the organization; 3) Applying policies and procedures governing the disclosure of classified and unclassified information and technology to foreign governments; 4) Applying policies and procedures with regard to Foreign Military Sales, leases, grants, and weapons transfer initiatives under the Security Assistance program; and 5) Developing, implementing, and managing Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs). This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (NH-02 or GS-11). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Administration and ManagementCommunicationsOrganizational AwarenessPlanning and Evaluating

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-W6DRAA PEO C3T DO NOT MAIL Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk