STAFF OFFICER
What you'd do
We are committed to: Teamwork: Partnering at all levels and across organizational boundaries for mission accomplishment. Integrity: Adherence to the highest legal and ethical principles in our responsibilities. Excellence: Unrivaled defense intelligence expertise. Service: Putting the welfare of the Nation and commitment to our mission before oneself.
Major duties
DIA employs a variety of professionals who serve throughout the workforce to ensure successful operations. To view this position’s duties, click Vacancies to be directed to DIA’s online application system. Please make note of the position title and 6-digit Job Opening ID number to which you are interested. You can scroll to the bottom of the page to locate the announcement or click on the “Advanced Search” link and enter in the 6-digit Job Opening ID number in the “Job Opening ID” field.
What you need to qualify
ASSESSMENT FACTORS 1. Experience working with senior ranking officials, including briefing, mentoring, and providing constructive and positive feedback to customers and partners assigned to embassy platforms. 2. Extensive experience and demonstrated proficiency in administrative and logistical support in an inter-agency embassy environment, with thorough understanding of DIA, DoD, and Department of State regulations as they apply to Logistics, Housing, Finance, and Security. 3. With no supervision, completes work, meets priorities, and achieved results based on the organization’s goals and objectives. 4. Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills to compose and deliver responses to complex questions in a clear, concise, and organized manner. 5. Applies decision making techniques in complex situations to include anticipating and recognizing best practices and choosing options to maximize benefits to the office, directorate, or Agency. HIGHLY DESIRED SKILLS 1. Graduation from the Joint Military Attaché Staff Operations Course. 2. Completion of at least two tours as an OPSCO in a Defense Attaché Office.
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