This position is part of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for servicing as a subject matter expert with responsibility for developing, promulgating, monitoring of policies, procedures, and special projects required to ensure Security Cooperation and Security Assistance programs operate in an effective and responsible manner throughout the DoD.
You may qualify at the GSGS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service: Applying and evaluating legislation, policies and practices related to international foreign military sales programs Providing advisory support to key management officials on the foreign military sales process 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
As a Country Portfolio Analyst (Foreign Military Sales) at the GS-0301-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Oversees the entire security cooperation program for assigned countries, to include engagement with OSD Policy, the State Department, military services, and Combatant Commands. Leads the development, coordination and establishment of security cooperation and security assistance programs for a number of assigned countries within established policy, procedures and legislations. Reviews and analyzes projected Foreign Military Sales activity to ensure conformity with policy restrictions imposed on the program. Collaborates with appropriate staff offices to ensure that all major areas of concern are covered by planning and programming documents. Monitors military department performance in executing Foreign Military Sales, Security Cooperation and Security Assistance programs.