SECURITY ASSISTANCE 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: Supports Partner Relationship Management by accelerating delivery of high-priority Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases in support of delivery of a total package to partner nations. This is a pay banded position. The NH-04 encompasses grades 14 and 15 on the General Schedule. 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. A one-year probationary period may be required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. Temporary Duty (TDY) may be required up to 25% of the time. 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) Developing, coordinating, and/or managing the execution of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program requirements to ensure effective program implementation and consistency with security cooperation initiatives; 2) Maintaining awareness of security cooperation regulations and policies that govern FMS programs; and, 3) Providing guidance to management on the development of policies and procedures concerning an agency's security assistance and/or security cooperation activities. This typically includes work performed at the next lower grade/level NH-03 (GS-13) position in the federal service. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Oral Communication Organizational Awareness Technical Competence 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 Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. 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 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.