Job summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serve as the Action Officer for foreign countries responsible for the total managing of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs which involves the continual development, planning, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of all requirements/programs for the foreign countries.

Major duties

Plan and recommend control methods to be used, which will ensure management practices are implemented. Establish and maintain liaison with the various DA/DOD agencies involved in matters relating to program planning, logistics management, and related program management activities of the assigned FMS cases. Determines requirements and initiates action to secure, augment, or adjust appropriate authority required for accomplishment of program objectives. Monitor for the FMS customer(s), the receipt and issue of funds on a timely basis in a manner that precludes over-distribution and assures prompt funding of vital programs.

Qualification

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Detailed and comprehensive knowledge of the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs, policies, and regulations; 2) Knowledge of Interoperability between US and foreign customers of a major weapon system; AND 3) Experience, such as providing peer reviews, quality assurance, standardization, Pre-Letter of Request (Pre-LOR) for Request for Information (RFI), Pricing and Availability (P&A), technical evaluations, pricing letters and Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) development, case management, Sensitivity Statements, Tri-Services (TSC) Engagements, Exception to National Disclosure Policy (ENDP) Approval. This typically includes work performed at the next lower grade/level NH-02 (GS-11) position in the federal service

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Evaluations

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.? Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.