LIAISON OFFICER - US Missile Defense Agency
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Job Description
Duties
This position is being filled under AcqDemo Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) for nonacquisition positions involving 51% or more of time in direct support of acquisition positions within Business and Technical Management Professional Career path.
As a LIAISON OFFICER at the NH03014 some of your typical work assignments may include:
- Serves as a Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Liaison Officer for a designated country responsible for facilitating communications between country and the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) System Program Offices and the MDA Directorate for International Affairs. Serves as the MDA trusted agent and conduit to the foreign purchaser to facilitate communication vital to MDA in support of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case requirements.
- Keeps the FMS THADD Program Manager apprised of events in the assigned country concentrating on those issues affecting the THAAD Program and advises the FMS THAAD Program Manager on all matters pertaining to relationships and interactions between all interested organizations and parties.
- Reviews and analyzes THAAD security assistance programs plans and current issues to determine specific areas and actions of a type and nature that will result in the best interest of MDA.
- Attends meetings and conferences and maintains continuing coordination with MDA on matters of interest. Represents the FMS THAAD Program Manager in all types of interactions involving significant or controversial issues.
- Serves as the MDA liaison with the foreign purchaser. Participates in program management reviews as required encompassing any or all aspects of Program Planning and execution financial management logistics procurement technical requirements program tradeoffs and other broad technical and program management issues. Utilizes a broad knowledge of MDA support programs and activities.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Males born after 123159 must be registered for Selective Service confidential
- Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
- Suitable for Federal employment determined by a background investigation
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
- Work Schedule: Fulltime
- Overtime: Occasionally
- Tour of Duty: Flexible
- Recruitment Incentives: PCS Authorized
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
- Financial Disclosure: Not Required
- Telework Eligibility: This position is situational telework eligible
- Must be able to obtain/maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
- This is a drug testing designated position.
- Subject to the 5 year foreign area limitation DODI 1400.25V.
- Certain incentives (such as Recruitment Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees based on agency policy and availability.
Qualifications
A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH03/GS13 grade level in the Federal service:
- Experience in being able to match engagement strategies and a countrys desires/needs to an organizations objectives policies mission function command structures products and relationships and the ability to understand complex weapons systems and components.
- Experience pertaining to total package fielding of equipment training and other services related to the FMS program and ability to track program metrics of cost schedule and performance.
- Knowledge of security assistance strategy plans policies and initiatives including emerging and ongoing security assistance initiatives with the ability to assess how they may affect given countries to inform FMS actions and potential program changes.
INFORMATION FOR OVERSEAS: Overseas tour of duty for is projected to be 12 months for an unaccompanied tour (24 months for an accompanied tour).
Incumbent may be subject to the 5year foreign area limitation according to the DoDI 1400.25V1230 dated 26 July 2012.
Applicants who are currently stationed overseas must have enough time to meet the initial tour stated above.
Applicants who have returned from an overseas tour and have not been physically present in the United States (CONUS) or Non foreign area for 2 continuous years may require a waiver. NOTE: If you have not completed 5 years overseas and return to a CONUS assignment that time spent overseas counts towards the 5 year limitation unless you have been in the States for at least 2 continuous years.
Medical Care: Applicants who have family members with special medical needs should ensure that prior to accepting a position overseas their family members medical needs can be met. Access to care in a military treatment facility may not be available to civilian employees except on a space available basis. Consequently host nation medical facilities may be the only care available. The availability and level of care at host nation medical facilities will vary by location.
Applicants hired from the Continental United States (CONUS) and their family members (who are US citizens) are required to obtain Official Passports prior to departure to the overseas area.
May be subjected to a variety of environmental conditions typical of the overseas areas in which traveling to include the potential for exposure to acts of terrorism.
Payment for travel and transportation expenses may be authorized. This includes government paid travel transportation shipment and temporary storage of household goods and possibly other entitlements based upon the JTR and agency policy.
You may be required to sign a transportation agreement.
Most civilian permanent change of station travel entitlements are taxable. For additional information on the tax impact please visit:confidential more information on overseas allowances and benefits please visit: confidential
Education
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
Additional information
This position has a mandatory requirement for certification in the Security Cooperation Workforce Certification Program in the Foreign Military Sales and Foreign Military Financing Functional Areas at the Expert level within two years of October 1 2024 or entry on duty (SC4B3).
Reemployed Annuitant: This position does NOT meet criteria for reemployed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: confidential
All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.
Citizenship/Ordinarily Resident Status: Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are not considered Ordinarily Resident under the applicable Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA). An ordinarily resident is anyone who has lived in the host country longer than the allowed number of days without being a member of the forces assigned civilian component or a family member of either the aforementioned or who has obtained a work permit for any duration. Ordinarily Resident restrictions apply and vary depending on the host nation.
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is fulltime parttime or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume and supporting documents to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies identified below required for this position.
Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements.
Veterans Preference: If you are entitled to veterans preference you should indicate the type of veterans preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.
For information on entitlement see confidential
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is fulltime parttime or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have whether youre a permanent parttime temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits however check with your agency to make sure youre eligible under their policies.
The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e. applying as a veteran applying as a current permanent Federal employee applying as a reinstatement etc).
Your complete application includes your COMPLETE resume your responses to the online questionnaire and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
The following documents are REQUIRED:
1. Your resume:- Your resume may be submitted on any format. It must include your name and contact information and support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
- For qualifications determinations your resume must contain the number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e. HRS per week and month/year to month/year or HRS per week and month/year to present).
- For additional information see: What to include in your resume
PLEASE REVIEW THE BELOW LINK FOR OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS needed for proof of eligibility:
confidential
If you are claiming Military Spouse Preference you must submit supporting documents with your application package. These documents must provide acceptable information to verify: you reside within the commuting area of your sponsors permanent duty station (PDS); proof of marriage to the active duty sponsor proof of military members active duty status and other documentation required by the vacancy announcement to which you are applying; and must meet all preemployment criteria and be eligible for immediate noncompetitive appointment to a position in the competitive service. Documentation required: Marriage Certificate or License Signed SelfCertification Checklist Veterans Preference documentation (e.g. DD214 VA Letter Statement of Service if applicable) Transcripts (if applicable). Additional documentation required if previously held a federal position: SF50s (e.g. LWOP highest grade held overseas appointments etc.) SF75 Information and documentation of performance rating of record (dated within the last 12 months)
For More Information: confidentialIf you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
To apply for this position you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.- To begin click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
- You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application verify the required documentation and submit the application.
- You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
- To verify the status of your application log into your USAJOBS account confidential select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application the documentation received and processed and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
Agency contact information
DHRS (DoD) Overseas TeamPhoneEmailconfidentialAddressMissile Defense Agency
Bldg 5222 Martin Rd
Redstone Arsenal AL 35898
USNext steps
Once you successfully complete the application process you will receive a notification of receipt. Your application package will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and qualifications requirements and you will receive a notification. A review will be made of your online questionnaire and the documentation you submitted to support your responses. A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official. All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter.
A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official. All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter.
The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews and once the selection is made you will receive a notification of the decision.
Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at: confidentialFair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Criminal history inquiries
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Financial suitability
- New employee probationary period
- Privacy Act
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Selective Service
- Signature and false statements
- Social security number request
Required Documents
The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e. applying as a veteran applying as a current permanent Federal employee applying as a reinstatement etc).
Your complete application includes your COMPLETE resume your responses to the online questionnaire and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
The following documents are REQUIRED:
1. Your resume:
- Your resume may be submitted on any format. It must include your name and contact information and support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
- For qualifications determinations your resume must contain the number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e. HRS per week and month/year to month/year or HRS per week and month/year to present).
- For additional information see: What to include in your resume
PLEASE REVIEW THE BELOW LINK FOR OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS needed for proof of eligibility:
confidential
If you are claiming Military Spouse Preference you must submit supporting documents with your application package. These documents must provide acceptable information to verify: you reside within the commuting area of your sponsors permanent duty station (PDS); proof of marriage to the active duty sponsor proof of military members active duty status and other documentation required by the vacancy announcement to which you are applying; and must meet all preemployment criteria and be eligible for immediate noncompetitive appointment to a position in the competitive service. Documentation required: Marriage Certificate or License Signed SelfCertification Checklist Veterans Preference documentation (e.g. DD214 VA Letter Statement of Service if applicable) Transcripts (if applicable). Additional documentation required if previously held a federal position: SF50s (e.g. LWOP highest grade held overseas appointments etc.) SF75 Information and documentation of performance rating of record (dated within the last 12 months)
For More Information: confidential
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
This job is open to
- The public
U.S. Citizens Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency
All U.S. Citizens
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