Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a Foreign Disclosure Officer (FDO), and unit corporate knowledge expert for foreign disclosure to plan, direct, and develop goals and objectives that integrate organization planning, programming, acquisition for assigned international programs.

Duties

The Foreign Disclosure Officer (FDO) serves as AFSAT expert for the release of classified and controlled unclassified weapons systems, technologies, and information to foreign governments and international organizations in support of Air Force, DoD, and international commercial programs. In accordance with Air Force policy or export license provisos, ensures course, documents, and information proposed for export to foreign parties comply with National Disclosure Policy (NDP-1); the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR); and applicable DoD, Air Force, and AETC foreign disclosure policy and applicable Air Force Delegation of Disclosure Authority Letters (DDLs). Implements National Disclosure Policy as outlined in SAF/IAPT and local AETC Foreign Disclosure instructions. Reviews Foreign Visit System (FVS) visit requests. Develops official FDO correspondence, messages, items of interest, staff summaries, and talking papers relative to assigned programs.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the a Secret Security Clearance.
• Must possess, or obtain, and maintain a current passport.
• Must meet the positive education/experience requirements as stipulated by US OPM for the 0130-occupation series.
• Employees must obtain and maintain current Foreign Disclosure Officer certification.
• Must obtain the appropriate International Affairs Case Life Cycle Management certification level per established timelines and maintain certification through continuous training.
• Must meet mandatory standards of experience and training and must participate in the squadron training plan.
• Work may require extended/long-term and/or multiple travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft, or privately owned vehicle (POV).
• Participation in annual Foreign Affairs career field Civilian Developmental Education process and programs is highly desired.
• Completion of Intermediate Developmental Education (IDE), (ACSC, ACSC OLMP, OLC, DoD ELDP, etc.) within four years of accepting position is highly desirable.
• It is highly desirable that the employee has familiarity of instructional and training system principles, practice, and techniques.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Position, Foreign Affairs Series 0130. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: 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. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. Courses equivalent to a major, or a combination of related courses totaling at least 24 semester hours, as shown above. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. 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. Evaluation of Experience: Qualifying experience may have been through residence, study, teaching, business or commercial activities, military service, newspaper work, military or civil government activities, missionary or international relief work, or other experience in foreign countries. Experience must have included either (a) responsibility for the direction and coordination of research, analysis, or other professional work in one or more of the fields listed in A above, or (b) specialized professional work of a high level of difficulty and responsibility in one or more of these fields. This high level experience must have been in such specialized activities as (1) formulation of instructions and policy guidance for United States representatives in international organizations; (2) transport and communication involving knowledge of economic, political, and technical aspects of international aviation, shipping, inland transport, or radio, telephone, and telegraph, etc.; (3) cultural affairs involving formulation and operation of policy on large-scale international cultural exchange programs; (4) occupied area affairs involving problems of occupation of conquered or liberated countries, regions, or zones; or (5) other specialized international affairs such as analyzing public opinion and attitudes, evaluating specific conditions, trends, or forces in a foreign country, formulating policy on problems of petroleum resources or fisheries, etc., representing foreign interests, protecting American property or interests, arranging for conferences, or similar activities. AND In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 (or higher) grade level or equivalent pay systems (may have been obtained in the federal service, military, or public sector). Examples of specialized experience include Knowledge and comprehensive understanding of the concepts, principles, and methods of policy and program development and US multinational strategic planning as they relate to security assistance and cooperative development programs at the DoD, USAF, and installation levels, with particular interests on the goals and objectives, administration, and implementation of the USG, DoD and USAF policies. Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices of National Disclosure Policy and its implementation through the Air Force Foreign Disclosure Program. Knowledge of the program's guiding principles codified in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations; DoD and State Department policies; and Air Force, Air Education and Training Command and specific policies, directives and instructions governing the release of classified and unclassified, controlled military information; the establishment and management of various international programs supporting Foreign Military Sales, commercial weapon systems sales, and development and acquisition programs; and establishment and implementation of multinational agreements with foreign governments. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of National Disclosure Policy (NDP-1) principles and how they are applied to issues relating to Foreign Military Sales and commercial exports of defense equipment, documents, instructions, and diagrams, technology, information, and assistance. Knowledge planning, administering, and monitoring conference, visits, travel teams, and other multiple tasks associated with a high-ranking international audience. Knowledge of general Air Force and specific foreign disclosure operations, politico-military affairs, Air Force operations, technologies used in military Command and Control systems, technologies used in military weapons systems, information and industrial security processes for classified material handling, MPEP procedures and guidance, and general management practices. Knowledge to plan and implement an Air Force foreign disclosure program, and to understand and work effectively with an industry export compliance programs. Skill to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, utilize tact and diplomacy to interpret and clarify information and guidance to Air Force and sister service financial and training program managers, training mission support technicians, USG officials, high-ranking foreign representatives of diverse cultures. Ability to lead, review, and work complex technical material and U.S. industry with an understanding of cultural, socio-political, and economic dynamics to review and approve disclosure release or export to foreign entities. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address Little Rock AFB 1255 Vandenberg Drive Ste 227 Little Rock AFB, AR 72009 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]