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 sensitive matters involving international military students, manages Field Studies Program (FSP) funds, supervises civilian employees, and prepares command instructors and cadre to train international military personnel. The role requires a Top Secret eligibility determination, DoD Security Cooperation Workforce (SCW) certification, a valid state driver's license, and availability for after-hours work, extensive planned and unplanned overtime, and official functions. It includes temporary duty or business travel approximately 10% of the time and is a time-limited appointment not to exceed four years.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience directing administration and operational requirements of an IMS program or SCETP, planning and managing the FSP budget and cultural support events, and coordinating international military training requirements with external agencies; this experience is typically at the GS-11 level.
Applicants who held a General Schedule position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).
Experience must be used to meet the qualification requirement; education cannot substitute for experience.
Must be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Top Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment; Top Secret clearance requires Sensitive Compartmented Information access.
Must complete the DoD SC Workforce certification-related training requirements for the position’s SCW certification level within the applicable timeframe.
Must possess or obtain and maintain a valid state driver’s license from one of the 50 states or U.S. possessions to operate vehicles.
Must be available for after-duty-hours work, extensive planned and unplanned overtime, and scheduled official functions on and off the installation.
Appointment may require a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation.
Subject to pre-employment screening and random testing thereafter, including testing based on reasonable suspicion or direct involvement in an on-duty accident.
Subject to a one-year probationary period unless applicable requirements have previously been met; a separate one-year probationary period to assess supervisory duties is also required unless previously completed.
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.
Direct deposit of pay is required.
Employees accepting a time-limited appointment opportunity must sign a statement of understanding; the incumbent is also subject to signing an SOU.

Nice To Haves

Advance in hire may be authorized.
Relocation and recruitment incentive may be authorized.
Advance leave accrual may be authorized.
The position may be made permanent without further competition.

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 DIA, FBI, and Department of State, to resolve sensitive visa, security, and immigration matters for international military students.
Approve Field Studies Program (FSP) budget allocations as the Certifying Officer and ensure expenditures comply with federal financial regulations.
Evaluate subordinate civilian employees’ performance to identify training needs and maintain organizational work standards.
Deliver cross-cultural and regional briefings to command instructors and cadre preparing to train international military personnel.
Direct the administration and operational requirements of an International Military Student (IMS) program or SCETP.
Plan, execute, and manage the FSP budget and associated cultural support events for international personnel.
Coordinate international military training requirements with external federal, state, and security agencies as the primary point of contact.