International Military Student Officer

Army•Fort Bragg, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Serves as the International Military Student Officer for the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School (USAJFKSWCS) and XVIII Corps at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The position administers the Security Cooperation Education and Training Program (SCETP), coordinates international military training and related matters with government agencies, manages Field Studies Program (FSP) funding, and supports personnel preparing to train international military students. The role also evaluates subordinate civilian employees and requires DoD Security Cooperation Workforce certification. This is a term position scheduled to last four years; it may be extended, subject to management needs and applicable limits. The position requires a Top Secret eligibility determination, drug testing, a valid state driver's license, travel, and availability for after-duty-hours work and extensive overtime.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience directing the administration and operational requirements of an International Military Student program or Security Cooperation Education and Training Program.
One year of specialized experience planning, executing, and managing the Field Studies Program budget and associated cultural support events for international personnel.
One year of specialized experience serving as the primary point of contact to coordinate international military training requirements with external federal, state, and security agencies.
Applicants with a General Schedule position within the preceding 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).
Must obtain and maintain eligibility for a Top Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment; the clearance requires Sensitive Compartmented Information.
Must complete DoD Security Cooperation Workforce certification-related training requirements within the applicable timeframe.
Must possess or obtain and maintain a valid driver's license issued by one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions.
Must pass pre-employment screening and may be subject to random drug testing, including reasonable-suspicion testing and testing after direct involvement in an on-duty accident.
Must be available for after-duty-hours work, extensive planned and unplanned overtime, and scheduled official functions on and off the installation.
Must meet the applicable appointment suitability or fitness determination and background investigation requirements.
Must complete a one-year probationary period unless previously completed; a one-year probationary period to assess supervisory duties is also required unless previously completed.
Must complete a two-year trial period, during which the agency evaluates fitness and whether continued employment advances the public interest.
Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
Must use direct deposit for pay.
Education cannot substitute for the required experience.

Responsibilities

Execute the Security Cooperation Education and Training Program (SCETP) in accordance with the Joint Security Cooperation Education and Training Regulation (AR 12-15).
Liaise with federal agencies, including the Defense Intelligence Agency, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Department of State, to resolve sensitive visa, security, and immigration matters for international military students.
Approve Field Studies Program (FSP) budget allocations as Certifying Officer and ensure expenditures comply with federal financial regulations.
Evaluate subordinate civilian employees' performance, identify training needs, and maintain organizational work standards.
Deliver cross-cultural and regional briefings to command instructors and cadre to prepare them to train international military personnel.
Complete certification-related training requirements in the Security Cooperation Functional Area within the timeframe for the position's DoD Security Cooperation Workforce certification level.