Foreign Affairs 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 serving as a Foreign Affairs Specialist for International Security Cooperation and Assistance. Salary Ranges are the following unless statutory/regulatory rates prevail. For the Fort Belvoir, VA and/or Dahlgren Location: $143,913 to $197,200 (includes 33.94% locality)
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 Foreign Affairs Specialist at the NH-0130-4 broadband level, some of your typical work assignments may include: Leads U.S. negotiating teams to establish government-to-government agreements (MoUs and Project Arrangements) and coordinates international acquisition processes with OSD. Advises senior DoW management on political-military affairs, international acquisition policy, and economics, while developing strategic materials to support executive decision-making. Serves as the primary regional liaison to foreign governments, U.S. Combatant Commands, and embassies, managing agency representation at bilateral and multilateral forums and executing high-level international visits. Researches foreign technologies to enhance U.S. Missile Defense Systems (MDS) capabilities and educates allied partners on MDS concepts through the execution of international workshops. Directs international fact-finding delegations and leads agency technical teams abroad to interpret, execute, and enforce policy and procedural aspects of cooperative MDS agreements.
What you need to qualify
You may qualify at the NH 04 Broadband Level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03/GS-13 grade level in the Federal service as listed below and must meet 3 of the 5 specialized experience listed below to be qualified: Understanding of assigned countries, complex weapon systems, weapon technology programs and master plan, and foreign capabilities in order to develop, establish, and promote agency's position on political-military matters, international acquisition and security assistance and agency policy with international implications in the Missile Defense System BMDS arena. Understanding of the DoW Acquisition System and various Security Cooperation tools: cooperative research and development, loans, and security assistance in order to identify and inform senior management and Allied participants of potential areas of benefit for cooperative research. Experience with international politics, interagency procedures, export controls, and treaties to lead technical teams abroad in enforcing BMDS cooperative agreements. Competency in interpersonal relations in developing and maintaining close working relations with the corresponding ability to apply such knowledge in working cooperatively as part of a team and with Allied partners and industry. Proficiency of oral and written communication skills and corresponding ability to apply them in order to develop, prepare and present complex material to various groups (from senior level DoD and external agencies to audiences that include foreign participation). 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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