Security Assistance Training Specialist

U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command • Fort Eustis, VA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as a Security Assistance Training Specialist and primary point-of-contact in the area of Security Cooperation training and education. The role involves planning, programming, and monitoring training programs that support international students (military and civilians) under Foreign Military Sales (FMS) or other government agency-furnished training. The specialist will develop two-year training requirements in accordance with Combatant Commands and Security Cooperation Offices (SCOs) to meet planning requirements prescribed by appropriate Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of the Army (DA) regulations. Additionally, the role includes maintaining DoD and organization databases and program records for the U.S. Army SA Training Program, and preparing studies to identify methods for overcoming training deficiencies in foreign countries or to enhance their defense establishments.

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance throughout the duration of employment.
• Must obtain Security Cooperation Workforce (SCW) position certification within 24 months of appointment.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which includes work that involved: Reviewing and implementing policies, training regulations, and procedures, related to international military training within the U.S. Army institutional training domain.
• Managing and coordinating unit-level (organizational) training programs.
• Participating in multi-discipline teams (i.e., military, civilian, and/or partner countries) in order to identify training priorities and develop near and long-term training solutions that meet partner nation military training objectives.
• 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).
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of up to 25% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Security Assistance Training Specialist and primary point-of-contact in one of the Security Cooperation training and education areas.
• Plan, program, and monitor training programs that support international students (military and civilians) under Foreign Military Sales (FMS), or other training furnished by other government agencies.
• Develop two-year training requirements in accordance with Combatant Commands and Security Cooperation Offices (SCOs) to meet planning requirements prescribed by appropriate Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of the Army (DA) regulations.
• Maintain DoD and organization databases and program records for the U.S. Army SA Training Program.
• Prepare studies to identify the most appropriate methods for overcoming training deficiencies in foreign countries resulting from the introduction of U.S. equipment or to respond to host country desires to improve their defense establishments.

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.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

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