About the Position: The position serves as a Foreign Affairs Specialist in the Integration Branch, Security Cooperation Division, US Army North (ARNORTH), as part of the G5 Staff. Responsible for the synchronization of security cooperation activities with the ARNORTH G3 Current Operations as well as with US North Command (NORTHCOM) J59 and Headquarters Department of the Army (HQDA), DAMO SSC and SSR.

Duties

Serves as a Foreign Affairs Specialist responsible for identifying requirements, conducting research and analysis, and gathering information on a wide range of demographic and public issues pertaining to Mexico and Canada. Applies a broad technical knowledge of a variety of military and political material including directives and decisions relating to bilateral agreements between United States and Canada. Contributes to the formulation of policy and procedures through the initiation and completion of different research projects, a variety of studies involving different topics related to foreign affairs, information papers and talking points. Presents the information gathered, findings, analyses, recommendations or opinions to the Commanding General, ARNORTH staff, and other customers. Develops comprehensive planning for and manages a variety of projects related to foreign affairs. Manages division level budget implementation. Researches/prepares Statements of Work for new and existing contract work in coordination with ARNORTH staff. Assists with the development of special project requirements, monitors progress of work, and reviews work against planning, exercise, and operational objectives. Serves as the G5 TSC subject expert on hazardous material handling to include illegal drugs crossing the border.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Will be required to deploy within the NORTHCOM AOR on short notice (in under 24 hours) as directed by the Secretary of Defense.
• In performing above duties, overtime and shift work may be required on short notice to include nights, holidays, and weekends.
• Incumbent will be expected to function in adverse climatic conditions and under intense physical and mental stress.
• Must be capable, upon completion of training, of unassisted donning of mission oriented protective posture (MOPP) mask, clothing, and equipment, or equivalent clothing and protective equipment.
• Must be able to wear other personal protective equipment (PPE) or clothing such as boots, goggles, gloves, chemical mask, and other safety equipment as required.
• As a pre-condition of employment the incumbent of this position must pass a physical examination.
• Participation in the DOD/DA Immunization program to include live vaccinations as required by DOD/DA policy.
• Employees may be required to wear an electronic pager and maintain a working telephone at all times.
• Selectee for this position will be required to submit to a urinalysis for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a Top Secret security clearance. Failure to satisfactorily complete any aspect of this process is grounds for termination.
• This position has a TDY travel requirement of 25% of the time.
• This position requires the incumbent to successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination.
• This is an obligated position. This is a temp position NTE 3 years

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. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees 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. Basic Requirement for Foreign Affairs Specialist: A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) with a major or equivalent, or a combination of courses totaling at least 24 semester hours, in international law and international relations, political science, economics, history, sociology, geography, social or cultural anthropology, law, statistics, or in the humanities; OR 12 semester hours in one of the above disciplines and 12 semester hours in statistics/quantitative methods. OR B. Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to a major, or a combination of related courses totaling at least 24 semester hours, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. OR C. Experience: Four years of appropriate experience in one or more of the fields, as shown in A above, in work associated with international organizations, problems, or other aspects of foreign affairs. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialize Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience in foreign affairs and collaborating with partner nation counterparts in order to maintain effective working relationships; Conducting research and analysis on a wide range of security cooperation events; Analyze and measure effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of administrative and technical programs required for a variety of contingency plans. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: International Engagement Action PlanningInternational Engagement Assessment & AnalysisInternational Engagement Policy DevelopmentResource and Program Management 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-11).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address FR-APF-WJMH99 AUG MCP HQ US ARMY NORTH DO NOT MAIL Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk