This position is part of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency. The incumbent will serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in planning, programming, and budgeting regulations, guidelines, and processes; agile IT development processes; and data visualization and reporting requirements for all aspects of Security Cooperation (SC).

Duties

As a PROGRAM ANALYST (SC-COP) at the GS-0343-11/12/13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serve as the lead for integrating requirements for a single security cooperation common operation picture (SC-COP) by providing leadership, expertise, and advice on the development and planning of the SC-COP. Gather, document, coordinate, and implement a comprehensive set of SC data system user requirements for the SC-COP. Provide comprehensive analysis, advice, and assessment of SC data visualization and reporting needs throughout a program's life cycle. Build relationships with SC stakeholders across all SC programs and authorities in order to develop, integrate, prioritize, and negotiate common data visualization and reporting requirements to meet the needs of the SC community at the tactical, operational, and strategic levels.

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 or Relocation Incentives: May Be Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
• This is a drug testing designated position

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-11, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service: Project management skills sufficient to plan and organize studies; develop project plans; Identify milestones and major objectives; and meet completion deadlines; Using analytical methods and techniques to solve complex problems; partnering with stakeholders to determine needs and requirements. OR B. I possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related; OR C. You have some specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and you have more than one year but less than two years of education as described in B. You have computed the percentage of the requirements that you meet, and the total is at least 100%. (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the first year by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.) You may qualify at the GS-12, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service: Translating Security Cooperation (SC) community needs into accurate, complete, and effective user requirements; Maintaining requirements to ensure data systems retain currency as policies and laws change; Working with system developer to translate requirements into level of details needed to ensure efficient/accurate software development as needed to meet those requirements. 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: Providing guidance and assistance about methods/approaches used to identify requirements, as well as actions that reduce costs and optimize program efficiencies; Performing data requirements at the tactical, operational, and strategic levels; Advanced understanding of security cooperation processes such as Foreign Military Sales and Building Partner Capacity. 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 the GS-12 or GS-13 grade levels.

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY AT THE GS-11? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application.

All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

FOREIGN EDUCATION may be qualifying if a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign education programs has deemed the foreign education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program or a U.S. accredited college or university has given full credit for the foreign courses.

Unofficial transcripts from U.S. Department of Education accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions listing your name, the name of the school, the date and degree awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned are acceptable for the application process. If selected, official transcripts are required before a firm job offer is made. A photocopy of your degree/diploma is not acceptable.

When relying on foreign education, submit transcripts and a copy of the equivalency evaluation results letter with a course-by-course listing. Documents must be in English or include an English translation. The hiring employer for this position does not evaluate degrees from foreign colleges or universities. For further information, visit: Foreign Education

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]