Security Assistance Training Specialist

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

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Fort Eustis, Virginia, is located in Newport News, between historic Williamsburg and Virginia Beach. Local Transportation via the Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) bus service to the surrounding area which includes Hampton, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Chesapeake and Virginia Beaches, York County, Gloucester, Suffolk, and Smithfield. Duties Serves as Security Assistance Training Specialist and primary point-of-contact in one of the following Security Cooperation training and education area Plans, programs and monitors training programs that support international students (military and civilians) under Foreign Military Sales (FMS), or other training furnished by other government agencies. Develops, in accordance with Combatant Commands and Security Cooperation Offices (SCOs) two year training requirements to meet the planning requirements prescribed by appropriate Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Army (DA) regulations Maintains DoD and organization databases and program records for the U.S. Army SA Training Program. Prepares studies to identify the most appropriate methods for overcoming training deficiencies in foreign countries resulting from introduction of U.S. equipment or to respond to host country desires to improve their defense establishments.

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance throughout the duration of employment.
• 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: 1) Reviewing and implementing policies, training regulations, and procedures, related to international military training within the U.S. Army institutional training domain ; 2) Managing and coordinating unit-level (organizational) training programs; and 3) 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).
• 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.
• One-year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.

Nice To Haves

• If an MSP applicant is determined best qualified and selected, placement must be at the full performance level for priority consideration.

Responsibilities

• Plans, programs and monitors training programs that support international students (military and civilians) under Foreign Military Sales (FMS), or other training furnished by other government agencies.
• Develops, in accordance with Combatant Commands and Security Cooperation Offices (SCOs) two year training requirements to meet the planning requirements prescribed by appropriate Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Army (DA) regulations
• Maintains DoD and organization databases and program records for the U.S. Army SA Training Program.
• Prepares studies to identify the most appropriate methods for overcoming training deficiencies in foreign countries resulting from 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.
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What This Job Offers

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