This position is part of the Department of Defense (DoD), Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The incumbent will be responsible for serving as a Security Assistance Program Specialist and an Assistant Country Case Manager for Security Assistance Programs within International Affairs. 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

The position(s) covered by this vacancy announcement is in the Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). For more information please see: AcqDemo As a Security Assistance Program Specialist at the NH-0301-3 broadband level some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as a Security Assistance Program specialist and an assistant Country Case Manager for Security Assistance Programs within International and Policy (DI). Serves as a DI representative with total responsibility for developing, coordinating, and managing security assistance programs within established policies, procedures, country or regional funding ceilings, and appropriate legislation. Ensures Letters of request (LORs), Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs) are processed and completed within the constraints and guidelines established in the Security Assistance Management Manual. Provides sound technical advice and assistance for total package fielding of equipment, training, and other services related to the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program. Assists agency representatives with developing, coordinating, and managing security assistance programs IAW established policies, procedures, and authorized funding authorizations. Establishes and maintains liaison with foreign government entities within the scope of Security Assistance/Cooperation (FMS) to include: Defense Security Cooperation Agency, U.S. Army Major Commands, National Security Agency, and Other Government Agencies. Assists in resolving misinterpretation of U.S. Government policies, procedures, and capabilities with the customer in responding to FMS LOR or Price and Availability (P&A). Provides recommendations to U.S. industry with respect to policies and procedures for the sale of defense articles and services through FMS. Identifies short/long range goals and objectives in development of the case master plan to ensure successful execution of FMS cases. Assists in conducting comprehensive case management reviews on a scheduled/periodic basis to ascertain status of assigned FMS cases and ensure case execution objectives are being achieved. Prepares for, conducts, and participates in program management reviews and coordinates recommended corrective actions as required. Assists Case Manager in preparing for periodic case reviews at Higher FMS headquarters or at Senior levels of Customer Country to identify, isolate, and resolve program situations. As required, supports and provides assistance to foreign liaison officers. Ensures that logistical and financial data maintained in the multi-command Security Assistance-related data bases accurately reflect actual case execution. Monitors operating procedures/systems to ensure compliance with established policy and regulations. Coordinates necessary data base reconciliation actions with the activities involved. Ensures actions are integrated to achieve objectives. Prepares and maintains country-specific security assistance management files which include current case data and program information, appropriate political-military information and country specific Congressional/State department reporting data. Researches the need for new approaches, new program emphasis, and new or improved guidance by studying operational issues, administrative decisions, and questions emanating from the field. Coordinates with Case Manager, case financial officers, and logistics requisition teams to plan for and execute Purchase Requests, Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests, Support Agreements, Requisitions, and other FMS documentation in support of FMS cases.

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: Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees based on agency policy and availability.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is situational telework eligible
• Must obtain/maintain Non-critical Sensitive/Secret security clearance
• This is an acquisition position coded Practitioner in Program Management. Must obtain mandatory Back-to-Basics (BtB) certification within 60 months of entry into position. Incumbent must acquire 80 Continuous Learning Points every 24 months.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the NH-03 broadband level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-02/GS-11 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Experience in Security Assistance policies, regulations, and procedures is required to effectively manage Foreign Military Sales programs, to develop the need for new approaches, new program emphasis, and to provide expert technical advisory services. Experience in the Foreign Military Sales program in order to conduct periodic case reviews at higher FMS headquarters or foreign country to identify, isolate, and resolve problem situations. Experience in total package fielding of equipment, training, and other services relative to the foreign military sales program in order to provide interpretive technical advisory services and timely and comprehensive responses that support mission accomplishment. 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 resume 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]