Summary You will serve as a FOREIGN MILITARY ASSISTANCE SPECIALISTS (AVIATION) of NET SEC ASTFLD ACT. Responsibilities You will manage the Foreign Military Sales and Security Cooperation Education and Training Programs (SCETP) objectives for foreign countries working with Naval Education and Training Command programs. You will coordinate quantitative and qualitative foreign training and education requirements with the program owners and end users. You will provide technical advice for aviation sales and transfers, and the follow-on requirements associated with those activities. You will serve as the subject matter expert for all partner nation naval and air force aviation issues. You will develop training programs and pipelines to meet overall country and student education and training needs. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Knowledge of fixed wing / rotary wing naval aviation operational and training programs and policies; 2) Knowledge of the policies and procedures that govern Security Cooperation; 3) Demonstrate experience navigating the requirements for international student training; 4) Ability to draft official correspondence, point papers, or briefings; 5) Utilize various computer systems used in the planning and programming of student training for various training opportunities. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. This position is part of the Security Cooperation Workforce Certification Program 2.0 and is coded as Non-Key Civilian, Foreign Military sales and Financing Practitioner (SC4B2). In accordance with Security Cooperation Workforce Certification Program 2.0 requirements, incumbent must meet DoD SCW certification requirements applicable to the duties of this position. On October 1, 2024, the clock starts for existing SCW members to complete certification requirements by respective deadlines. For new SCW members, the clock starts once entered into a properly coded SCW position in the manpower and personnel system. In addition to certification requirements detailed above, SCW member must meet the following conditions to remain in good standing: Practitioner Proficiency Level At least 1 years of successful SC work experience with a performance appraisal of 3 or better. In addition, 60 hours of continuing education (CUE) every two years. The certification requirement is a condition of employment for the SC position. Failure to obtain DoD SCW certification within the required time may subject the incumbent to adverse action. The supervisor is responsible for enabling personnel to accomplish the SC Certification requirement. EDT 5/6/24 Education Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will receive priority consideration at the Full Performance Level (FPL) and if determined to be Best Qualified at the FPL, and selected, must be placed at the FPL. A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.
