Foreign Military Sales Specialist

Defense Threat Reduction Agency•Fort Belvoir, VA

About The Position

This position is with the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), in the RD portfolio, at the GS-0301-14 level. The incumbent serves as DTRA RD’s Foreign Military Sales (FMS) subject matter expert, developing, monitoring, coordinating, and integrating FMS as a security-assistance tool. The role works with RD Program Managers, DTRA Financial Managers, U.S. Embassy points of contact, and foreign partners to develop and manage FMS cases, and monitors cases and commodities to support timely completion of materiel supply and financial transactions. The position establishes and maintains liaison with the Security Assistance community, including OSW, DSCA, combatant commands, military departments, foreign governments, and industry. It monitors applicable FMS policies, procedures, regulations, and laws; provides technical advice and assistance to RD and DTRA staff; and incorporates relevant requirements into agency practices. As the agency’s senior FMS command and technical policy specialist, the incumbent develops, coordinates, and manages FMS policy initiatives in compliance with governing regulations and legislation, collaborating with legal, financial, and program staff. The position is telework eligible and has a flexible tour of duty. Occasional overtime or compensatory time may be required, and travel may be required up to 20% of duty time. A valid passport is required for CONUS/OCONUS travel. The incumbent must obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET/SCI clearance with access to Restricted Data and CNWDI, submit an OGE 450 financial disclosure, and undergo pre-employment and periodic random drug testing.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in Federal service, including developing and managing FMS cases for a DSCA Implementing Agency.
Experience preparing and drafting FMS case documentation and implementing cases in applicable data systems, such as DSAMS, before case execution.
Experience reviewing DSCA policy and developing recommendations to support Implementing Agency equities.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing with technical and mission-execution peers, interagency colleagues, and international partners.
Meet applicable DoD Security Cooperation Workforce certification requirements; Practitioner level requires at least one year of successful security-cooperation work experience and a performance appraisal rating of 3 or better, plus 60 hours of continuing education every two years.
Obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance with access to Restricted Data and CNWDI.
Submit an OGE 450 Confidential Financial Disclosure Form within 30 days of entering the position, annually, and upon termination.
Pass pre-employment drug testing and submit to periodic random drug testing.
Valid passport required for CONUS/OCONUS travel.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
Suitable for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation; may be required to complete a probationary period.
Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level.

Responsibilities

Develop, monitor, coordinate, and integrate FMS as a security-assistance tool in the RD portfolio.
Work with RD Program Managers, DTRA Financial Managers, U.S. Embassy points of contact, and foreign partners to develop and manage FMS cases.
Review assigned cases and commodities to ensure progression toward completion of materiel supply and financial transactions.
Establish and maintain liaison with key Security Assistance community personnel, including OSW, DSCA, combatant commands, military departments, foreign governments, and industry.
Monitor applicable FMS policies, procedures, regulations, and laws; provide technical advice and assistance to RD and DTRA staff and incorporate requirements into agency practices.
Develop, coordinate, and manage FMS policy initiatives in compliance with governing regulations and legislation, in collaboration with legal, financial, and program staff.
Prepare and draft FMS case documentation and implement cases in applicable data systems, such as DSAMS, prior to case execution.
Review DSCA policy and develop recommendations supporting Implementing Agency equities.
Communicate orally and in writing with technical and mission-execution peers, interagency colleagues, and international partners.