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: Serves as the Action Officer for foreign countries responsible for the managing of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs which involve the continual development, planning, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of all programs for the foreign countries

Duties

Assist in the development, preparation, negotiation, and implementation of plans, terms of reference, agreements, and memorandums of agreements between the U.S. and designated countries. Establish and maintain liaison with the various DA/DOD agencies involved in matters relating to program planning, logistics management, and related program management activities of the assigned FMS cases. Determine the kind of information needed, its source, the methods of obtaining to show whether program objectives are accomplished in a timely and effective manner. Participate in weapon system program planning and program management reviews. Maintain production status reports for contractor performance as related to the foreign program necessary to keep the project and Director, Security Assistance Management Directorate apprised of interface problems.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement up to 25% of the time.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for Program Management Certification within 60 months of entrance on duty.

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: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Coordination and synchronization of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case requirements definition; 2) Management and oversight for case line development, execution and closure; and 3) Serving as liaison with Security Assistance Management Directorate (SAMD) responsible for program management, cross-functional coordination, contract requirements, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) task development, and technical support. This typically includes work performed at the next lower grade/level NH-02 (GS-11) position in the federal service.

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-W6DVAA US ARMY ACQUISITION SUPPORT CENTER DO NOT MAIL Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk