This position is part of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency. The incumbent serves as a senior consultant, providing advice and assistance over a wide spectrum of military training, exercises, and security cooperation (SC) programs conducted under Global Capability Development SC Authorities.

Duties

As a PROGRAM ANALYST (TRAIN & EQUIP) at the GS-0343-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Develops, implements, manages, and executes SC policies, processes, and procedures. Serve as the policy-execution link for Global Train and Equip (GT&E) programs throughout the programs life cycle. Acts as the Subject Matter Expert liaison within the inter- and intra- agency during the planning and execution process, ensuring that plans are matched to resources and capabilities. Responsible for engaging early and often in the planning process and uses tools to develop integrated solutions (FMS and GCD), define resources, identify necessary skills, and develop associated plans of action and milestones for world-wide or regional implementation. Develop and prepare reports, point papers, programmatic statements and recommendations, coordinate, and develop legislative proposals and strategies for the annual Congressional authorization and appropriations process for the foreign security forces capacity building program. Closely track status of case development, execution, and delivery to providing the regional stakeholder and Program Managers (PM) with situational awareness, prioritized effort, and resolution of problems to eliminate obstacles.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service http://www.sss.gov
• 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: Fulltime
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: May Be Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Required; OGE-450 Financial Disclosure Statement
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
• Must attain DoD Security Cooperation Workforce (SCW) Certification and complete related continuous learning requirements in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act
• This is a drug testing designated position

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service: Developing, implementing and executing Security Cooperation policies, processes, and procedures; providing integrated solutions on Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and Building Partner Capacity programs; Administering programs regarding military training and exercises; tracking USG-funded cases in support of global train and equip activities; Applying financial management, national defense strategy, legislative processes, security cooperation legal authorities, policy processes, and program management skills to daily work. 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.

Contacts

• Address Defense Security Cooperation Agency 1851 S. Bell Room 501 Arlington, VA 22240 US
• Name: DE Applicant Inquires
• Phone: 614-692-0420
• Email: [email protected]