Foreign Assistance Specialist

U.S. Army Security Assistance Command • Fort Bragg, NC

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as a Foreign Assistance Specialist for the U.S. Army Security Assistance Command located at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Position may be filled as a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE) 5 years by a Current Army Employee and cannot be made permanent. Temporary promotions may be extended up to a maximum of 5 years.

Requirements

• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• A background investigation and credit check are required
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.
• This position requires that the incumbent be able to travel to foreign countries and follow any corresponding laws, agreements or other official restrictions or conditions associated with government travel.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain, possess and maintain a current United States official and tourist passport.
• This position requires that the incumbent obtain, possess, and maintain a valid state motor vehicle operator's license along, with an international vehicle operator's license.
• This a time-limited position intended to last five years.
• Employee is subject to sign SOU.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which includes: 1) Preparing cost estimates, pricing data, or financial requirements associated with training friendly foreign countries and/or allied nations; 2) Allocating training resources, managing student administrative requirements, or assisting in the development of training-related provisions for legal contracts or international agreements; AND 3) Formulating, coordinating, or evaluating training plans and schedules that identify specific military or technical instruction requirements for foreign nationals.
• Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent ( GS-11 ).
• You must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Nice To Haves

• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and prepare cost estimates associated with the conduct of training.
• Direct the development, management, execution and support of comprehensive worldwide U.S. Army Security Assistance Training Programs.
• Track project transactions within each phased and scheduled plan of activities to meet projected completion dates.
• Identify and coordinates each administrative support element, e.g., TDY Orders, passports, housing facilities, transportation needs, etc. to accommodate training.
• Attend meetings, briefings, working sessions, in-progress reviews (IPRs) and other sessions of an informal or formal nature.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed