FOREIGN AFFAIRS SPECIALIST with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties PRIMARY PURPOSE: To serve as a professional Term Foreign Affairs Specialist Country Manager in support of Department of Defense (DoD) agencies. Serves as the USAF's subject matter expert and primary point of contact for planning and executing of assigned Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case(s) training requirements including acquisition, contracting milestones, programming, logistics, finance, monitors student requirements and tracking, tracking assigned FMS cases, and training development. FMS cases are contractual agreements between the U.S. Government (USG) and a foreign nation. Involved in every aspect of cases and all work in support of global employment Security Cooperation Education Teams (SCET) pertaining to USAF International training programs. Employee performs work in support of major weapons systems sales, FMS programs, or as part of a country's International Military Education and Training (IMET), or other grant programs (e.g. Counter Terrorism and Force Protections, etc.). Employee will provide services to assigned countries to ensure training package development and provides tracking for all cases and associated manpower requirements. Monitors student requirements and support training program management goals and objectives in achieving successful instructional programs for international partners. Works in concert with the Lead Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) Case Manager and serves as a FMS analyst in support of Department of Defense (DoD) agencies. Coordinates with the International Scheduling office programming and confirming training quotas and training course pipeline and/or track for International Military Students (IMS). Assists the Mobile Training Office by ensuring the appropriate pre-coordination, qualified personnel, positioning requirements, and managerial and fiscal are accomplished for country requested Mobile Training Teams (MTTs), Mobile Education Teams (METs), Extended Training Service Specialists (ETSS) and Language Training Detachments (LTDs). DUTIES: The Case/County Manager (CM) is the focal point for case/country and IMS student activities and manages all aspects of the FMS case(s). The CM serves as USAF focal point for all international student issues in support of the assigned countries' training programs. The CM will be the liaison between managed countries' representatives, SCOs, MAJCOMs, and other USG agencies to ensure implementation of training for and by these agencies. Develops and initiates proper documentation, including estimated training costs, training sequences, and identification of potential problem areas based on factors unique to the requesting countries. Develops official correspondence, messages, and items of interest, staff summaries, sheets, and talking papers relative to assigned programs. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship Required Males must be registered for Selective Service, see 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: This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program Disclosure of Political Appointments Employee must possess, or obtain, and maintain a Secret clearance as a condition of employment as reflected on the UMD. Employee must possess, or obtain, and maintain a current passport. The employee must obtain the appropriate International Affairs Case Life Cycle Management certification level per established timelines and maintain certification through continuous training. This position is not a Key Position. Employee must meet mandatory standards of experience and training and must participate in the squadron training plan. It is highly desirable that the employee has flight, aircraft maintenance, or training/student management experience. It is highly desirable that the employee has a familiarity of instructional and training system principles, practices, and techniques. Participate 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. Work occasionally requires global travel away from the normal duty station; travel on military or commercial aircraft is required. Employee may be required to perform extended/long-term and/or multiple Temporary Duty Assignments (TDY) tours in foreign nations to accomplish assigned duties. This is a Term position NTE 13 months from start date; the individual selected for this position may be extended without further competition. (1of2) Current Federal civilian employees may apply for this position using "Reinstatement" eligibility and if selected, a break in service of at least 4 calendar days may be required prior to appointment to this position. (2 of 2) NOTE: Conditions of Employment continued in Additional Information section 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 Positions- Foreign Affairs Series (0130) BASIC REQUIREMENT: Education: Degree: 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: Please submit transcripts. OR Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major, or a combination of related courses totaling at least 24 semester hours, as shown in above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. NOTE: Please submit 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. For qualifying experience at the GS-11 or above click here to view occupational requirements for this position: 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 meet the basic requirements for the GS-0130-12 or above and I have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 (or higher) grade level or equivalent in other pay systems (may have been obtained in the military, public or private sector). Examples of specialized experience include knowledge of the International/ Foreign Affairs Security Assistance Management Manual and associate responsibilities of a Case/Country Manager (CM) as a Agency's subject matter expert and primary point of contact for planning and executing of assigned Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case(s) including acquisition, contracting milestones, programming, logistics, finance, monitors student requirements, tracking program(s), and training development; knowledge FMS cases as contractual agreements between the U.S. Government (USG) and a foreign nation; knowledge of the working of foreign governments, the nature of their military and civilian governmental structures, and the culture and political dynamics influencing them; knowledge of DoD, Agency, and organizational policies, goal, objectives and directives as applicable to foreign assistance laws and statutory requirements associated with Security Cooperation goals and objectives as they apply to planning, obtaining, and executing international student training; knowledge of procedures for the development, coordination and transmission of planning for the formulation of Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) to include cost, schedule, and availability of DoD contractor provided training; knowledge and familiarity with instructional principles and techniques required to make effective training program recommendations; knowledge of policies and procedures of IMS while attending Air Force or DoD contractor provided training; knowledge with planning, scheduling, and conducting short- and long-range student training production; apply analytical techniques to evaluate and improve effectiveness and efficiency to optimize training pipelines and/or tracks; knowledge of foreign student administration while in Agency training in the U.S., the various training sources available to these students, and the validation process for Foreign Military Sales (FMS), and the various Grant program training requirements; and knowledge of office computer software applications used in the preparation of word documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. NOTE: Please submit transcripts. 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

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