LEAD SECURITY COOPERATION ORGANIZATION (SCO) POLICY ANALYST
What you'd do
This position is part of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for planning, directing, reviewing, and evaluating the development of proposed DSCA and OSD policy pertaining to personnel assigned to the DSCS and force management matters, and organizational structures for leadership approval.
Major duties
As a LEAD SECURITY COOPERATION ORGANIZATION (SCO) POLICY ANALYST at the GS-0301-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Reviews changes to law, policies, and regulations pertaining to SCO operations and staffing of SC personnel working at U.S. Embassies to ensure that Department publications are up to date and accurately reflect approved policy and practices. Leads the team by developing and staffing DoD directives and instructions, DSCA policies and procedures, and legislative language to establish processes for the employment and support of the DSCS. Serves on or leads, inter- and intra-agency working groups impacting DSCS, SCO management, and multiple DoD organizations/agencies. Incumbent leads a team supporting 1,500 civilians and military officers working at 140 U.S. embassies.
What you need to qualify
You may qualify at the GS-15 grade level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service: Developing policies, procedures, and processes for managing, evaluating, and supporting a global SCO workforce Leading major program studies with emphasis on assessing those programs that pertain to Security Cooperation (SC) training and SCO country-unique mission sets and activities. 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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