International Program Management Specialist

Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serve as the Action Officer for foreign countries responsible for the total managing of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs which involves the continual development, planning, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of all requirements/programs for the foreign countries. Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. One year trial/probationary period may be required. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectees must meet position requirements for certification at Practitioner Level in the Acquisition Career Field, Program Management within 60 months of entrance on duty. This position requires temporary duty (TDY) travel up to 30% of the time. Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450 and annually thereafter in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R. This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. Selectee must obtain at Practitioner Level II and SC452SC Acquisition Management- Intermediate Certificate. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Detailed and comprehensive knowledge of the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs, policies, and regulations; 2) Knowledge of Interoperability between US and foreign customers of a major weapon system; AND 3) Experience, such as providing peer reviews, quality assurance, standardization, Pre-Letter of Request (Pre-LOR) for Request for Information (RFI), Pricing and Availability (P&A), technical evaluations, pricing letters and Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) development, case management, Sensitivity Statements, Tri-Services (TSC) Engagements, Exception to National Disclosure Policy (ENDP) Approval. This typically includes work performed at the next lower grade/level NH-02 (GS-11) position in the federal service Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional information Direct Deposit of Pay is required. This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) CP 60: Strategic Planning and Foreign Affairs Career Field position Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Read more Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.