About the Position: Provide advisory services to the Commander of US Africa Command (AFRICOM) for maintaining full situational awareness on US foreign policy objectives as delineated by the US Department of State (DOS) and other US government agencies, to include their implications concerning military support and stability activities of the command in its assigned areas of responsibility/interest.

Duties

Provides advisory services to the Commander of US Africa Command (AFRICOM) for maintaining full situational awareness on US foreign policy objectives as delineated by the US Dept. of State (DOS) and other US government agencies. Cultivates and maintains businesslike relationships with non-US government stakeholders and organizations, and others who influence US policy in Africa to promote accurate understanding of how the command fits into broader US policy. Researches, develops, and proposes engagement opportunities for command senior leaders and staff, both internal to the US government and external in the NCR's African affairs community, where command goals and objectives can be advanced.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs.
• This position requires the incumbent to possess, or obtain and maintain, a valid regular or official U.S. Passport.
• Must be willing and able to obtain and maintain Country/Theater Clearance per the Foreign Clearance Guide located at:  https://www.fcg.pentagon.mil/fcg.cfm.
• Must maintain no-fee passport and Visa, obtain any vaccinations and pertinent immunizations, and complete any pre-employment screening for country entry.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Top Secret SCI security clearance or access for the duration of employment.

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. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans 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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Analyzing African defense and security policy issues; And 2) Providing advice on international and Africa policy formation and execution; And 3) Building relationships with civilian and military foreign policy organizations both internal and external to government. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13). 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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: CommunicationsPartneringResearch Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-13).

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address HR-APF-W6L6AA USAE US AFRICA CMD DO NOT MAIL APO, AE 09096 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk