Education Specialist; International Programs Coordinator Security Clearance

Position: EDUCATION SPECIALIST (INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS COORDINATOR) with Security Clearance
Duties
* You will develop, coordinate, and manage international education programs, including study abroad, semester exchange, language immersion, and other global engagement opportunities for the U.S. Naval Academy midshipmen, faculty, and staff.
* You will coordinate with faculty, academic advisors, military and civilian organizations, and partner institutions to support participant selection, academic requirements, travel planning, security requirements, and successful program execution.
* You will plan and coordinate international visits, conferences, seminars, distinguished visitor engagements, and other special projects supporting the U.S. Naval Academy's international mission.
* You will develop reports, briefing materials, surveys, and program assessments; analyze data and prepare recommendations to support leadership decision-making and continuous program improvement.
* You will manage USNA international education programs.
* You will coordinate academic requirements, travel, logistics (DTS, JTR, FCG, passports/visas), and budgets.
* You will liaise with global partners, handle administrative issues, and deliver data-driven program reports. Requirements Conditions of employment
* Must be a US Citizen.
* Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
* Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
* New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
* Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
* Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
* Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
* You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. Qualifications GS-09

Qualifications:

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 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) Serving as a key liaison to independently plan, coordinate, and finalize complex official travel itineraries and requirements for academic faculty, staff, students or midshipmen, or personnel within and outside the USNA organization;
2) Preparing annual and quarterly budget estimates, reviewing requests for additional operating or training funds, and maintaining comprehensive financial and historical trip records;
3) Exercising independent judgment to resolve administrative issues, adapting established processes to new situations, and developing recommendations to improve program efficiency; and
4) Communicating and collaborating effectively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless program operations. GS-07

Qualifications:

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 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) Assisting academic faculty, staff, students, or midshipmen with official travel arrangements and coordinating basic travel itineraries with external partners;
2) Reviewing initial travel or training requests for completeness and accuracy against established tracking procedures;
3) Assisting in compiling financial data, tracking trip records, or contributing to the preparation of basic budget estimates; and
4) Communicating effectively with internal staff and external stakeholders to share…