SECURITY COOPERATION PROGRAM MANAGER

Conditions of Employment (cont.): This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. Participation in the Department of Defense Security Cooperation Workforce Certification Program is mandatory. Once fully implemented, the incumbent will be required to maintain a minimum Intermediate certification level (Advanced level is desired) in the SC Planning, Oversight and Execution Management area of concentration. Position is designated special-sensitive and incumbent must be able to obtain and retain a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) based on a Tier 5 investigation. A non- disclosure agreement must be signed. The duties of this position meets all requirements as a category 4 designation, and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent Federal Agency or office to function effectively. This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and CAN NOT become a member of the Ready Reserve. (IAW: DoDD 1200.7, “Screening the Ready Reserve) This is a Mission Essential (ME) position performing a Mission Critical Function (MCF) which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions. IAW, DoDI 3020-42, Defense Continuity Programs. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administration and Management Positions, Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series 0301. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes expert knowledge of analytical and evaluation methods. Able to measure/evaluate programs and accomplishments, conduct studies, prepare reports and analysis and validate compliance with report recommendations. Incumbent must be able to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of SCO programs in the field, analyze discrepancies, make appropriate written and verbal recommendations on corrective actions and conduct necessary follow-up as required; Knowledgeable of all countries in the USCENTCOM AOR to include economic realities, U.S. objectives, USCENTCOM regional objectives, political-military structure, and political sensitivities; Thorough and comprehensive knowledge of security assistance, security cooperation and related legislation, policies, and practices; Knowledge of the various security assistance and cooperation activities within USCENTCOM, especially those executed within the directorate (FMF, FMS, IMET, CTIWFP, TCA, WIF, and End Use Monitoring (EUM) Golden Sentry program); how those programs are resourced; Knowledge of the various military departments and their systems for projecting individual and unit training; how military training commands and their subordinate service schools are resourced; and how international education and training requirements can affect the military department training bases; and knowledge of the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM), the Security Cooperation Information Portal (SCIP), the FMF/IMET Budget Webtool, and the Security Cooperation – Training Management System (SC-TMS) and able to interpret data derived from them and numerous other sources. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of the political, military and economic environment of the HQ USCENTCOM AOR and the extent to which these factors influence the success of Security Cooperation efforts. Knowledge of Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) systems and tools; specifically, Security Cooperation Training Management System (SC-TMS) and the Security Cooperation Information Portal (SCIP). Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of the unified command structure and the specific mission of U.S. Central Command and its Area of Responsibility (AOR). Knowledge of the relationships between HQ USCENTCOM and various U.S. Government agencies and departments, including the DOD, DOS, and their subordinate agencies and command. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources. Skill in the application of fact-finding and investigative techniques and in the development and delivery of reports and presentations to develop and effectively communicate reports orally and in writing to senior leadership. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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