This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Acq Demo Business and Technical Management to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Duties

As a PROGRAM ANALYST at the NH-0343-4 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves at the Program Analyst (Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Execution and Case Manager) for International and Policy (DI). Ensures that Letters of Request (LoRs) for Pricing and Availability (P&A) and Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs) are processed/completed within the constraints/guidelines established in the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM). Provides expert technical advice/assistance for total package fielding of equipment, training, and other services related to the FMS program. Serves as agency representative with total responsibility for developing, coordinating, and managing security assistance programs within established policies, procedures, country or regional funding and appropriate legislation. Integrates functional and inter- and intra- organizational efforts for the successful performance of FMS cases including acquisition, programming, logistics, financial management and closure. Establishes and maintains liaison with foreign government personnel within the FMS community and key personnel from Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Navy International Programs Office, National Security Agency, and FMS field activity managers. Arbitrates conflicts between customers' requests and U.S. Government policies, procedures and capabilities. Advises U.S industry with respect to policies/procedures for the sale of defense articles/services through FMS and commercial channels. Serves as an SME in periodic case reviews at higher FMS headquarters or foreign country to identify, isolate, and resolve problem situations. As required, provides assistance to foreign liaison officers.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Occasional Travel
• Work Schedule: Full-time
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
• Employee must obtain/maintain Non-Critical Sensitive (Secret)
• Employee is required to obtain an mandatory certification in the Security Cooperation Workforce Certification program at the Expert level (SC4B3) within 24 months of the job.
• Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees based on agency policy and availability.
• This position may be eligible for part time, substantial or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management.

Qualifications

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for ACQ Demo Business and Technical Management to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. You may qualify at the NH-04 , if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level meeting 3 of the 4 following statements: Experience with U.S. National Security and missile defense policy and strategies and missile defense programs. Experience with Foreign Military Sales and case management. Experience in the foreign policy arena. Experience dealing with international organizations or international partners in government-to-government or customer-provider relationship. 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. Please limit your résumé to five pages. If more than five pages are submitted, only the first five pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. NOTE: The limit does not apply to cover letters, eligibility documents such as Standard Form (SF) 50, Military Spouse, DD Form 214, transcripts, etc.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Missile Defense Agency Bldg 5222 Martin Rd Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898 US
• Name: MDA Servicing Team
• Phone: 6146920299
• Email: [email protected]