This position is located in the Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS), Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD).

Duties

The incumbent coordinates all administrative operations within the Management Office and is specifically responsible for the integration, synchronization, and executions of a variety of staff actions across the organization. Reviews and analyzes existing policies and procedures for propriety and adequacy in meeting organizational needs. Keeps abreast of new policies, procedures, regulations, directives, etc. Provides procedural guidance to executive and professional staff to ensure work processes meet the daily work demands and requirements. Assists in identifying current and forecasted office manpower requirements based on organizational workload, existing mission, and future missions. Provides oversight, guidance, and assistance on all aspects of personnel travel within the automated Defense Travel System (DTS). Maintains inventory and initiates purchase order requests for administrative supplies.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• Registered for Selective Service (if applicable).

Qualifications

One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade GS-07 for GS-09 and GS-09 for GS-11 within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized Experience must be documented in your resume. Specialized Experience is defined as: GS-09 Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is defined as experience coordinating, monitoring, managing, and advising on the administrative and human resource functions and activities for an organization. GS-11 Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is defined as experience coordinating, monitoring, managing, and advising on the administrative and human resource functions and activities; providing guidance to senior leadership and staff; identifying current and forecasted office manpower requirements; and conducting comprehensive studies to determine new methods, procedures, equipment, and or technology to enhance the administrative operations. Volunteer Experience: 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 to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Education is substitutable for specialized experience for this grade level.

For the GS-09: Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Master's or equivalent graduate degree may besubstituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. If you are using education to substitute for the specialized experience, you must submit transcripts at the time you apply.

For the GS-11: Three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. If you are using education to substitute for the specialized experience, you must submit transcripts at the time you apply.

Official Transcripts:
If the position you are applying for has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications (i.e. you would not qualify without the education obtained), you MUST submit transcripts with your application.

• • Official transcripts are not required at the time of application outside of what is outlined above; however, official transcripts must be verified PRIOR to appointment.
  • An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.
• FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying or prior to appointment as outlined above.
  • Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation upon request. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.

For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education

Contacts

• Address DSCA - DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY Apply Online Indianapolis, IN 46249 US
• Name: HR Customer Care Center
• Phone: (317) 212-0454
• Email: [email protected]