RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Company
Department of Defense - Defense Security Cooperation Agency
Location
Fort McNair, District of Columbia Fort McNair, District of Columbia
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
The mission of the Africa Center for Strategic Studies is to advance African security by expanding understanding, providing a trusted platform for dialogue, building enduring partnerships, and catalyzing strategic solutions.
This is a Title 10 Excepted Service Appointment. Appointment is not to exceed 3 years with the possibility for extension.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or be exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.ssa.gov/)
- Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
- The position is governed by 10 USC 1595 and NDUI 1416.0l dated March 2017.
- Must be able and willing to travel both domestically and internationally. Travel is seldom required. Less than 20 % of the time.
- The incumbent must be able to successfully obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a relevant discipline
- Demonstrated relevant professional experience and aptitude in African security studies and program management
- Previous African studies or Africa experience.
- Outstanding analytical, writing, and oral communications skills with an ability to express complex concepts and findings in clear and concise prose to a foreign policy audience
- Excellent research capacity including proficiency to independently explore literature and distill relevant issues across a range of African security topics
- Strong editing skills. Ability to provide constructive comments and quality control on research documents as they are drafted and finalized
- Highly organized individual with ability to plan, schedule, and implement comprehensive projects.
- Mature personality who can take initiative, work independently, and stay focused on a task through to completion.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with diverse cultures in a team-based work environment. Must be well-organized, detail-oriented, and possess the ability to multi-task.
- Ability to effectively converse professionally in French, Arabic, or an African language
- Field experience in Africa
- Previous published works
- Experience in building collaborative relationships across agencies and organizations
Education
Education Requirement: Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education or, international equivalent.
Official Transcripts: Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if the position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified PRIOR to appointment, if selected for the role.
* An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence PRIOR to appointment.
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- Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation upon request. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.
- For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education.
Additional information
NDU has a comprehensive benefits package that includes retirement, social security, and thrift savings; health, life, and long term care insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. NDU employees enjoy flexible work schedules, transit subsidy, and the opportunity to telecommute.
Background or Security Investigation: This is a Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS/Moderate Risk) position which requires a background investigation. The individual selected for this position is required to obtain and maintain a Secret security determination to occupy a Noncritical Sensitive (NCS/Moderate Risk) position within the agency as a condition of employment.
Initial Probationary Period: You will be required to serve an initial probationary period of 18 months.
Reemployed Annuitants: Department of Defense has the authority to hire annuitants without reduction in pay. For more information, go to: http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/1400.25-V300.pdf
All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-4434 for assistance.
Date Posted
07/12/2024
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