This position is part of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for Developing and executing Security Cooperation policies and procedures; providing solutions for Foreign Military Sales and Building Partner Capacity programs; tracking USG-funded cases for global train and equip activities; and possessing expertise in financial management, national defense strategy, legislative processes, security cooperation legal authorities, policy, and program management.

Duties

As a PROGRAM ANALYST (TRAIN & EQUIP) at the GS-0343-13/14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serve 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. Develop, implement, manage, and execute SC policies, processes, and procedures. Serve as the policy-execution link for Global Train and Equip (GT&E) programs throughout the programs life cycle. Act 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 and Relocation Incentives: May be Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
• Drug Testing Designated Position: Yes
• The employee must be able to obtain and maintain Special Sensitive/ Top Secret/ SCI security clearance.
• The employee may be required to work other than normal hours, which may include evening, weekends, and/or holidays and/or overtime.
• Work may require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.

Qualifications

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: Implementing and executing Security Cooperation policies, processes, and procedures; Providing integrated solutions for Building Partner Capacity programs; Tracking U.S. government-funded cases in support of global train and equip activities; and Assisting in the application of financial management, national defense strategy, legislative processes, security cooperation legal authorities, policy processes, and program management skills to daily work. 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; Tracking U.S. government-funded cases in support of global train and equip activities; and Independently 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. This is a Security Cooperation (SC) position due to the nature of the position's duties and responsibilities. Incumbent must attain DoD Security Cooperation Workforce (SCW) Certification and complete related continuous learning requirements in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2017, Title 10 United States Code, Section 384, and DoD Instruction 5132.15, "Implementation of the Security Cooperation Workforce Certification Program". Incumbent must complete DoD SCW Intermediate-level certification. Incumbent must complete Basic-level courses within one year and Intermediate-level courses within two years (3 years total). Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6/08). Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation, dated 23 March 2006. Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/images/1/14/USA_Hire_Reasonable_Accommodation_FAQs_-_01-26-17.pdf

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]