This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for AcqDemo Business and Technical Management Career Path (NH) to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: The pay band NH-04 includes the General Schedule grade equivalent to GS-14 to 15. Other initiatives under the Acquisition Demonstration Project include simplified classification, streamlined hiring process and expanded developmental opportunities.

Duties

Schedules and conducts staff assistance visits and reviews with allied and friendly nations as required. Promotes and represents the Army position on weapons systems acquisition and methods to improve initiatives and leads participation in special studies and exercises. Coordinates the scheduling and conduct of Security Cooperation Forums and other key cooperative meetings for assigned region and ensures the topics to be discussed are based on the current and projected initiatives with the country. Provides expertise on the review and preparation of assigned country trip books for senior United States government officials. Serves as the subject matter expert to brief senior officials on international cooperation programs, information about the country, and anticipated issues.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• This position requires Temporary Duty (TDY) travel up to 30% of the time.
• This position requires Practitioner certification in Acquisition Career Field “Program Management” or the incumbent must be able to obtain certification within 60 months of appointment.
• Drug testing: This position has been designated for drug testing. If you are selected for this position, you may be subject to urinalysis testing prior to appointment and you will be subject to random urinalysis testing as a condition of employment.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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: To qualify, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade/level (NH-03). Specialized experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03 pay band or equivalent grade in the Federal service which includes: 1) Managing Security Assistance programs to meet predefined delivery metrics. 2) Managing Armaments Cooperation programs to ensure bilateral collaboration. 3) Developing Foreign Military Sales Letters of Offer and Acceptance to ensure adherence to guidance. 4) Applying Security Assistance policy to ensure successful program execution. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: CommunicationsInfluencing/NegotiatingInternational Engagement Implementation

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-W1B0AA OFC ASST SECRETARY OF THE ARMY DO NOT MAIL Washington, DC 20310 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk