About the Position: Serves as a Senior Cooperation Staff Officer and expert advisor on the procedures for the implementation of the Army's security assistance activities. Responsible for the oversight/management of all facets of program execution to enhance program effectiveness in the areas of Foreign Military Sales, foreign disclosure, technology transfer, program protection, export licensing and export policy. The NH-04 pay band includes the General Schedule grade equivalent to GS-14/15.
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for AcqDemo Business & Technical Management Professional Career Path (NH) to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. 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: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03/ GS-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service that includes experience: 1) Reviewing Foreign Military Sales (FMS) process flows from Pre-Letter of Request through case development to case closure; 2) Identifying foreign disclosure requirements for all major weapon systems platforms; and 3) Identifying technology release requirements to foreign governments.
Oversee requirements for Security Cooperation programs. Ensure policies are in accordance with Security Cooperation objectives.
Coordinates with appropriate government officials on FMS and the release of equipment to foreign partners.
Ensure implementation of FMS cases are consistent with existing regulations.
Present briefings for higher echelons and organization levels. Represent Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Defense Exports and Cooperation in meetings involving senior leaders.
Collaborate with other government agencies on all aspects of FMS and the release of equipment, technology and services to foreign partners.
Coordinate meetings or forums designed to foster understanding and coordination.
Review select FMS cases for accuracy and/or appropriateness of the sale.
Provide specific management oversight to ensure program requirements are executed in accordance with existing regulations.
Prepare policies that harmonize security cooperation guidance.
Conduct Tech Security/ Foreign Disclosure (TSFD) processes including National Disclosure Policy (NDP), and structure of the NDP Committee.
Conduct Tech Security/ Foreign Disclosure (TSFD) procedures for obtaining exceptions through the NDPC; Tri-Service Committee (TSC) process and
Review, coordinate and develop the Army position on munition licenses.