Foreign Affairs Specialist

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS A qualified candidate’s online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA Demonstration Project pay band or GS grade level in the Federal service, i.e., NQ-02 or GS-12. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Experience applying export control laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; building relationships with governmental and non- governmental counterparts (e.g., U.S. government departments and agencies and including foreign governments, non-governmental organizations, or commercial entities) and/or with U.S. entities with foreign interests (e.g., U.S. Federal organizations that work on foreign policy, U.S. industry working with foreign governments, etc.); developing or implementing foreign policy; and leading negotiations with foreign counterparts. Examples of Specialized Experience: Any experience in the area of exports, imports, and/or the licensing of proliferation-sensitive technologies (e.g.10 CFR Part 810), materials, and equipment. Any experience representing the U.S. Government on delegations that meet with foreign counterparts, governments, international organizations, or U.S. companies “Experience” refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered “well qualified” you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. If you are eligible for career transition assistance plans such as ICTAP or CTAP, you must meet the definition of “well qualified” which is defined as having a score of 85 or better. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.
This position is located within the Office of Defense Nuclear (NA-20), Office of Nonproliferation and Arms Control (NA-24), Office of Nonproliferation Policy (NA-244) in Washington, DC, which develops and implements programs, strategies, and policies to address enduring and emerging nonproliferation challenges and opportunities.