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 This position is being filled under AcqDemo Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) for non-acquisition positions involving 51% or more of time in direct support of acquisition positions within Business and Technical Management Professional Career path.

Duties

As a Foreign Military Sales Specialist at the NH-0301-4 level, some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as the agency senior FMS command/technical policy specialist with responsibility for developing, coordinating, and managing Security Assistance policy initiatives in compliance with broad established regulations and governing legislation. Establishes and maintains liaison with key personnel within the Security Assistance community to include key personnel from the OSD, DSCA, COCOMs, MILDEPs, foreign governments and industry. Provides senior technical advice on specific Security Assistance transactions and ensures close coordination with the activities involved in resolving policy and procedural issues to insure that consistent timely approaches are taken to fulfilling US government commitments under the FMS program. Responsible for developing and implementing Foreign Military Sales (FMS) directives, guidance and procedures; providing FMS technical advice and assistance to the Missile Defense Agency {MDA) staff; and providing guidance and direction to FMS action officers on complex and controversial issues. Monitors all applicable policies, procedures, regulations and laws pertaining to Security Assistance.

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: Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
• This position is a Security Cooperation Workforce position coded Advanced in the Case Management Life Cycle Certification. Certification to this level must be achieved within 60 months of entrance on duty.
• Selectee must complete 20 hours of continuous learning every two years plus an annual update course.
• Employee must obtain/maintain a Non-Critical Sensitive (Secret) security clearance
• This is a drug testing designated position

Qualifications

You may qualify at the NH-04 level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03/GS-13 grade level in the Federal service as listed below (please have 2 of the following 3): Experience with understanding the Defense Security Assistance Management Manual in developing and implementing security assistance policy, directives, and procedures with ability to plan and conduct studies on complex program issues, initiative appropriate corrective action, and assure procedures are implemented. Experience with Foreign Military Sales requirements to conduct in-depth analysis of legislation and DoD regulations and policies in order to translate and execute directives, guidance, and procedures at organization level with leadership and managerial abilities to achieve satisfactory solutions or develop suitable alternatives. Experience dealing with logistics processes involved to support foreign military customer's requirements from requisition to purchase through sustainment. 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.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

Contacts

• Address Missile Defense Agency Bldg 5222 Martin Rd Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898 US
• Name: MDA Servicing Team
• Phone: 6146920299
• Email: [email protected]