Foreign Affairs Specialist

This position is part of the Department of Defense (DoD), Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The incumbent will be responsible for serving as a Foreign Affairs Specialist for International Security Cooperation and Assistance.
Salary ranges: For Fort Belvoir, VA and/or Dahlgren location: $143,913 to $197,200 (includes 33.94% locality).
You may qualify at the NH04 Broadband Level if you fulfill the following qualifications:
Qualifications One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH‑03/GS‑13 grade level in the Federal service and must meet 3 of the 5 specialized experience listed below to be qualified.
Understanding of assigned countries, complex weapon systems, weapon technology programs and master plan, and foreign capabilities to develop, establish, and promote the agency’s position on political‑military matters, international acquisition and security assistance, and agency policy with international implications in the Missile Defense System (BMDS) arena.
Understanding of the DoW Acquisition System and various Security Cooperation tools—cooperative research and development, loans, and security assistance—to identify and inform senior management and Allied participants of potential areas of benefit for cooperative research.
Experience with international politics, interagency procedures, export controls, and treaties to lead technical teams abroad in enforcing BMDS cooperative agreements.
Competency in interpersonal relations in developing and maintaining close working relations with the corresponding ability to apply such knowledge in working cooperatively as part of a team and with Allied partners and industry.
Proficiency of oral and written communication skills and corresponding ability to apply them in order to develop, prepare and present complex material to various groups (from senior level DoD and external agencies to audiences that include foreign participation).
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). 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.

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