Foreign Affairs Specialist

A qualified candidate’s online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA pay band level or GS grade level in the Federal Service, i.e.,EN-00 or GS-11. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Experience applying export control laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; building relationships with foreign governments and counterparts (e.g., governments, nongovernmental 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 Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following competencies. Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the competencies. identified below. Cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write “see resume” in your application! Communication International and Domestic Nuclear Laws, Policy and Strategy Project and Program Management “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. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. CTAP candidates: To be considered “well qualified” you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.
A successful candidate in this position will serve as aForeign Affairs Specialist , 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.