Foreign Affairs Specialist

This position is located in the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Policy (OUSW(P)). The OUSW(P) serves as the principal advisor and assistant to the Secretary of War for all matters concerned with the formulation of national security and Department policy with particular emphasis on the integration and oversight of Department of War (DoW) policy and plans to achieve national security objectives.

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.

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.

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.

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability to

• Contribute and analyze to the support senior leadership in decision-making on matters affecting U.S. national security interests.
• Support the development of recommendations for policies and strategies.
• Prepare for and support office and team understanding of key U.S. interagency and international stakeholders.

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability to

• Contribute to the support of senior leadership decision making on matters affecting U.S. national security
• Assist with the development of recommendations for policies and strategies
• Inform office and team understanding of key U.S. interagency and international stakeholders.

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability to

• Support senior leadership decision making on matters affecting U.S. national security
• Prepare recommendations for policies and strategies and ensure close coordination with stakeholders
• Understanding of key U.S. interagency and international stakeholders' interest.

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability to

• Advise senior officials on complex matters affecting U.S. national security.
• Develop recommendations for policies and strategies.
• Review, prepare, provide, and brief papers, memos, and/or strategic messaging.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual;