Security Assistance Program Specialist
What you'd do
This position is part of the Department of Defense (DoD), Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The incumbent will be responsible for:Assisting in the development of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) directives, guidance, and procedures within MDA.
Major duties
This position is being filled under AcqDemo Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) for non-acquisition positions involving 51% or more of time in direct support of acquisition positions within Business and Technical Management Professional Career path. As a Security Assistance Program Specialist at the NH-0301-3 broadband level, some of your typical work assignments may include: Assists in the development of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) directives, guidance, and procedures within MDA. Supports the Security Assistance Enterprise (SAE) Continuous Process Improvement Board (CPIB) FMS reform efforts. Coordinates efforts to ensure Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) compliance with the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) policies and internal MDA implementation guidance. Assists in resolution of conflicts between Partner Nation requests and USG policies, procedures, and capabilities. Serves as technical advisor for Defense Security Assistance Management System (DSAMS).
What you need to qualify
You may qualify at the NH 03 Broadband Level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-02/GS-11 grade level in the Federal service as listed below and must meet 2 of the 3 specialized experience listed below to be qualified: Experience with security Assistance policies, regulations, and procedures required to effectively manage Foreign Military Sales programs; to develop the need for new approaches, new program emphasis, and to provide expert technical advisory services. -Understanding of the legislative principles governing Security Assistance which include the Arms Export Control Act and Foreign Assistance Act to comply with aspects of international security assistance programs. Experience with oral and written communicative skills to effectively interact with a variety of personnel at all levels to include civilian, military, local representatives, and foreign nationals to give and exchange information relative to the international programs. 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.
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