Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. Responsibilities Summary The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Security Assistance Program Manager (SAPM) develop, implement and execute a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) dedicated flying training program for international partners. As the Deputy SAPM, performs a wide range of duties associated with the bed down, execution and sustainment of major CONUS-based foreign partner flying operations at ACC bases and authorized under the FMS program, consistent with U.S. national security and foreign policy objectives. Duties Serves as Deputy Security Assistance Program Manager (D-SAPM) for an FMS dedicated flying training program. Provides program execution interface between the U.S. Government and the foreign partner as well as the entry point for all program execution issues. Ensures program is executed in accordance with applicable Laws and DoD and USAF policy and guidance, including, but not limited to: the Arms Export Control Act, the Foreign Assistance Act, DSCA Manual 5105.38-M - Security Assistance Management Manual, and AFMAN 16-101-Security Cooperation (SC) and Security Assistance (SA) Management. Accomplishes special projects as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the general experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions, Foreign Affairs Series, 0130. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Degree: major or equivalent, or a combination of courses totaling at least 24 semester hours, in international law and international relations, political science, economics, history, sociology, geography, social or cultural anthropology, law, statistics, or in the humanities; or 12 semester hours in one of the above disciplines and 12 semester hours in statistics/quantitative methods. OR Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major, or a combination of related courses totaling at least 24 semester hours, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. OR Experience: four years of appropriate experience in one or more of the fields listed above in work associated with international organizations, problems, or other aspects of foreign affairs. Evaluation of Experience: Qualifying experience may have been through residence, study, teaching, business or commercial activities, military service, newspaper work, military or civil government activities, missionary or international relief work, or other experience in foreign countries. AND In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of DOD, USAF, and organizational policies, goal, objectives and directives as applicable to security assistance laws and statutory requirements associated with Security Cooperation goals and objectives as they apply to planning, obtaining, and executing international student training contracts; knowledge and familiarity with instructional principles and techniques required to make effective training program recommendations; knowledge of foreign student administration while in USAF training in the U.S., the various training sources available to these students, and the validation process for Foreign Military Sales (FMS), and the various Grant program training requirements; knowledge of FMS processes sufficient to provide advice to leadership on the implementation of substantive issues related to aircrew training. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of the administration and performance of work involving the formulation and direction of foreign affairs of the Government and in the study and disposition of information bearing on international relations. Knowledge of Department of State, Department of Defense, and Air Force guidance relating to security assistance and military flight training and operations, and proven ability in the application of security assistance principles and policies. Knowledge of the working of assigned foreign governments, the nature of their military and civilian governmental structures, and the culture and political dynamics influencing them. Knowledge of procedures for the development, coordination and transmission of planning for the formulation of Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs) to include cost, schedule, and availability of DOD provided goods and services. Knowledge of and skill in the execution of associated maintenance/logistic activities for fighter aircraft operations and assigned weapons systems. Ability to analyze, plan, and direct operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources. Ability to Communicate effectively and efficiently, both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relationships. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. 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 conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional Information Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.
