This position is part of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for Identifying training and equipping solutions to meet strategic and country objectives; supporting collaboration with DoD organizations to integrate security cooperation activities into program design; and analyzing program plans to ensure alignment with DoD and inter-agency capabilities.

Duties

As a Program Analyst at the GS-0343-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serve as subject matter expert (SME) on security cooperation (SC) planning program, specifically supporting the planning and development of Maritime Security Initiative (MSI) program design. Responsible for engaging early and often in the INDOPACOM planning process to facilitate the development of country-level SC goals in the context of Title 10 SC resources. Support efforts to engage with other DoD organizations with SC tools to identify appropriate Title 10 SC activities to incorporate into program design, including senior-level engagements, conferences and seminars, advising, education, training, equipping, military unit engagements, exercises, and exchanges. Provide analysis to ensure that program implementation plans are consistent with DoD and inter-agency absorptive capacity and implementation capability. Maintain a close relationship with Departments of State (DoS), Department of Justice (DoJ), and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) elements responsible for partner engagement to understand regional and country level strategies and plans of these organizations.

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: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment and Relocation Incentives: May be Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service: Identifying appropriate training and equipping solutions to meet strategic and country-level objectives; supporting efforts to engage with other DoD organizations to identify appropriate security cooperation (SC) activities to incorporate into program design; and providing analysis to ensure that security cooperation program implementation plans are consistent with DoD and inter-agency absorptive capacity and implementation capability. 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: DSCA Servicing Team
• Phone: 614 692-0252
• Email: [email protected]