This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.

Duties

As a INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS SPECIALIST at the GS-0131-12/13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Provides subject matter treaty expertise in support of planning and execution of global arms control, treaties, or agreements and associated responsibilities. Serves as a key advisor and subject matter expert to the Director, OB, DTRA, DoD, and USG leaders to assist policy-making officials in the development, interpretation, clarification, and defense of Agency, DoD, or national positions. Coordinates DoD requirements related to arms control, treaties, and agreements. Supports the OSD Threat Reduction and Arms Control (TRAC) Treaty Manager, the Department of State, the US Army, the US Navy, the US Air Force, US Marine Corps, US Space Force, Combatant Commanders, and other Interagency partners as required to ensure effective implementation of arms control, treaty, and agreement requirements and facilitation of DTRA's mission requirements. Participates in DoD implementation coordination for arms control policy interagency working group and backstopping meetings to insure discussion and advancement of treaty management support issues and Directorate operational imperatives. Participates in internal DoD working and ad hoc groups tasked with coordinating and resolving specific issues related to standardized and efficient DoD planning, preparation, and execution of DoD implementation and compliance. Liaises closely with OB operational elements on matters of treaty implementation and execution and provides oversight and implementation assistance to DoD Host Teams on issues arising during treaty inspections. Maintains regular contact with all levels of DTRA, Defense contractors, the staffs of OSD, JS, other interagency partners, the military Services and the intelligence community. Serves as professional staff member in the Strategic, Nuclear, Chemical & Biological Division (OB-ISS). Participates in all office staff meetings and activities to remain abreast of OB and OSD treaty management issues and problems related to arms control, treaties, and agreements. Monitors and develops policy-level solutions, as required, on treaty program matters as they apply to OB and the OSD Treaty Managers. Develops and staffs comments to treaty-mandated documents, international organization documents and correspondence, DoD guidance documents, and interagency papers, and prepares in-depth studies with recommended courses of actions related to weapons of mass destruction and similar agreements implementation and compliance. Initiates and develops full range of continuous and frequent action items related to assigned weapons of mass destruction and similar agreements implementation programs and activities, which include, but are not limited to planning and evaluation work in originating planning and guidance documents, point/issue papers, essential office reports, memoranda, and position papers regarding resources programming actions and requirements to support agreements implementation. Effects thorough staff coordination on implementation and compliance-related issues, papers, and taskings.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: 10%
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized; See link for more information: https://www.dtra.mil/Careers-Opportunities/DTRA-Opportunities/
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible on a situational basis
• This is a designated drug testing position
• Must be able to obtain/maintain Top Secret/SCI clearance
• Travel in the performance of temporary assignments, to include both CONUS and OCONUS locations, may be required up to 25% of duty time.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid passport

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-12, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service: Experience in representing Agency leadership and DoD partners during interagency meetings involving multiple U.S. Government departments; Experience interacting and negotiating with international treaty partners and arms control organizations, such as The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW); Experience in working logistics actions as a member of inspection teams and supporting inspectors with short notice inspections and arms control operations, and; In-depth understanding of cultural sensitivities and norms of international diplomacy. You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service: Expert knowledge of arms control policy, and international treaties and agreements; Inspection/Escort experience conducting DoD escort responsibilities for arms control, treaty, or agreement-based inspections. Experience with interagency cooperation efforts, working with Arms Control organizations, Department of Defense, Department of State, and Department of Commerce at policy levels. Expert knowledge and understanding of cultural sensitivities and norms of international diplomacy; 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. In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 0131 series. Degree: 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 Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major, or a combination of related courses totaling at least 24 semester hours, in one or more of the social sciences, or in the humanities, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. or Experience: four years of appropriate experience in one or more of the fields listed above in work associated with international organizations, problems, or other aspects of foreign affairs. *NOTE: If satisfying the IOR requirement by education, failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.

Education

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

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims.

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

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

Foreign education may be qualifying if a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign education programs has deemed the foreign education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program or a U.S. accredited college or university has given full credit for the foreign courses.

Unofficial transcripts from U.S. Department of Education accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions listing your name, the name of the school, the date and degree awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned are acceptable for the application process. If selected, official transcripts are required before a firm job offer is made. A photocopy of your degree/diploma is not acceptable.

When relying on foreign education, submit transcripts and a copy of the equivalency evaluation results letter with a course-by-course listing. Documents must be in English or include an English translation. The hiring employer for this position does not evaluate degrees from foreign colleges or universities. For further information, visit: Foreign Education

Contacts

• Address Defense Threat Reduction Agency 8725 JOHN J KINGMAN ROAD MSC 6201 FT BELVOIR, VA 22060-6201 US
• Name: DTRA Servicing Team
• Phone: 614-692-0259
• Email: [email protected]