Foreign Affairs Specialist Security Clearance

Position: FOREIGN AFFAIRS SPECIALIST with Security Clearance
Duties The primary purpose of this position is: to serves as the Foreign Affairs Specialist and Technical Advisor, Regional Affairs Division, working with an office of regional experts, both military and civilian, to build, sustain and expand relationships in throughout all Combatant Command regions on behalf of the Secretary of the Air Force. Duty 1 - Serves as senior civilian advisor to the Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force for International Affairs on political-military matters that pertain to Geographic Combatant Command Areas of Responsibility.

Duty 2 - Determines work schedules, assigns work and makes adjustments to work schedules as necessary to ensure adequate coverage and completion of program operations. Duty 3 - Represents the Department of the Air Force at interagency and departmental engagements and in correspondence. Represents the Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force for International Affairs as a member of committees and working groups.

Duty 4 - Manages the financial resources allocated to the division including Foreign Military Sales Administration funds, Operation & Maintenance funds, and travel funds. Requirements Conditions of employment
* U.S. Citizenship Required
* Males must be registered for Selective Service, see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).
* Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with Special Compartmented Information (SCI) as a condition of employment.
* 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
* This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random drug testing
* Employee must be willing to travel, and to do so by military or commercial air, as well as maintain a current government official passport.
* Incumbent must be willing to work outside normal duty hours when tasked to respond to senior leaders on short notice, high pressure issues. Overtime may be required as workload increases.
* A master's degree in foreign affairs, international relations, or a related area is desirable.
* Disclosure of Political Appointments
* Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
* Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
* This is a Centrally Managed Position in the Operations Career Field. PCS will be paid in accordance with JTR Vol. 2 and applicable Air Force Regulations
* 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.
* Incumbent must be comfortable in dealing with high-ranking foreign representatives and able to utilize tact and diplomacy on all occasions.
* This position meets the professional exemption criteria for the Fair Labor Standards Act (5 CFR 551.207).
* This position will be part of the Security Cooperation Workforce Development Program; incumbent will be required to meet/maintain certification requirements.
* This is an Obligated Position in which an employee has return rights. Upon the employee's return, incumbent may be required to vacate this position. 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:

Education:

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 above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

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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. For qualifying experience at the GS-12 or above click to view occupational…