Foreign Affairs Specialist Security Clearance

Position: FOREIGN AFFAIRS SPECIALIST with Security Clearance
Duties The primary purpose of this position is:
To serve as Foreign Affairs Specialist for the Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force, International Affairs (SAF/IA) planning, developing, and establishing Title 22 and Title 10 Security Cooperation/Security Assistance guidance, assessments, requirements, and advisory services for Department of the Air Force-wide Security Cooperation/Security Assistance activities to external and internal customers. Duties
* Administers Security Cooperation/Security Assistance reviews, edits, and revisions on regional and country specific "Country Papers," talking points, and senior leader discussion points.
* Establishes, defines, and implements requirements of Security Cooperation/Security Assistance programs, including FMS Case Activities, to ensure operations are in line with regulatory requirements, support SAF/IA vision, mission, and goals.
* Participates in Security Cooperation/Security Assistance special studies and projects.
* Organize Security Cooperation/Security Assistance conference planning and preparation, country case review preparation, regional and country specific trip book development. Requirements Conditions of employment
* U.S. Citizenship Required
* Males must be registered for Selective Service, see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).
* If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at:  
* This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
* Disclosure of Political Appointments
* Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
* Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
* Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
* Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
* This position is designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. The employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. (cont'd)
* Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized 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.

NOTE:

You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND

EDUCATION:

A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. Courses equivalent to a major, or a combination of related courses totaling at least 24 semester hours, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

NOTE:

You must submit a copy of your transcripts. 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 the principles, theories, techniques, practices, mission, and organizational structure of the specific program and or functional field to support Department of the Air Force wide Security Cooperation/Security Assistance program administration responsibilities;
Thorough knowledge of DoD and DAF policies, regulations, and organizational structure and mission as well as the principles, practices, and functions of FMS and Key Leader Engagement…