Foreign Affairs Officer – Direct Hire Authority

Job title:

Foreign Affairs Officer – Direct Hire Authority

Company

Federal government of the United States

Job description

SummaryThis position is located in the Bureau of Africa Affairs, Office of Regional Peace and Security. The incumbent serves as a Foreign Affairs Officer, responsible for monitoring a full range of Africa security issues and managing AF contract projects.This serves as public notice for the use of an Agency-specific Direct Hire Authority. Applicants will be forwarded to the selecting official for consideration. We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.Overview

• Accepting applications

Open & closing dates10/24/2024 to 10/30/2024Salary$139,395 – $181,216 per yearPay scale & gradeGS 14Location1 vacancy in the following location:Remote jobNoTelework eligibleYes—as determined by the agency policy.Travel Required25% or less – Occasional Domestic or International travel may be required.Relocation expenses reimbursedNoAppointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceCompetitivePromotion potential14Job family (Series)Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceDrug testYesPosition sensitivity and riskTrust determination processAnnouncement numberHRSC-AF-2025-0002Control number815697500This job is open toClarification from the agencyThis public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.Duties

• Serves as an advisor in policy and planning for developing and implementing Departmental policies, diplomatic efforts, foreign assistance programs, planning and operations functions related to security issues.
• Monitors foreign affairs developments throughout Africa, relating to peace and security policy and program issues.
• Develops concepts for security assistance programs and projects, including preparation of allocation memoranda, and related planning and budget documents necessary to obtain program and project funding.
• Provides oversight for all aspects of AF/RPS programs, including training programs, provision of equipment, recruiting and vetting procedures, and the building or refurbishment of military facilities.

RequirementsConditions of Employment

• Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/

QualificationsApplicants must meet all the qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement. If you are qualifying based on education OR if there are mandatory education requirements listed below, you MUST submit a copy of your college transcript with your application.Applicants must have the required experience or education as described below and meet any selective factors, when specified.BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Have a bachelor’s or graduate degree from an accredited college or university in international law, international relations, political science, economics, history, sociology, geography, social or cultural anthropology, law, statistics, or in the humanities;OR Have a bachelor’s or graduate degree from an accredited college or university that included a combination of courses, with at least 24 semester hours in international law and international relations, political science, economics, history, sociology, geography, social or cultural anthropology, law, statistics, or in the humanities;OR Have 12 semester hours in one of the above disciplines and 12 semester hours in statistics / quantitative methods.OR Have a combination of education and experience where your coursework was equivalent to a major, or a combination of related courses totaling at least 24 semester hours, (as shown above), PLUS appropriate relevant experience OR additional education.OR Have completed at least 4 years of appropriate experience in one OR more of the fields listed above in work associated with international organizations, problems, or other aspects of foreign affairs.NOTE: qualifying work experience may have been gained through residence, study, teaching, business or commercial activities, military service, newspaper work, military or civil government activities, missionary or international relief work, or other experience in foreign countries.Note: If you are qualifying based on education, you MUST submit transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you WILL lose consideration for this position.IN ADDITION to the basic requirements, this position requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

• Experience analyzing and developing policy recommendations to achieve foreign policy objectives and goals in sub-Saharan Africa.

Experience developing policy factors and/or recommendations to influence foreign assistance programming designs.Experience working with the U.S. interagency and with foreign partners to develop and implement initiatives to advance U.S. foreign policy.Note: If you are qualifying based on education, you MUST submit transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you WILL lose consideration for this position.EducationSee the qualifications section of this vacancy announcement for education requirements.Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For a list of accredited organizations recognized as specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials, visit: .Additional information· For at the U.S. Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at (202) 663-3474 or [email protected].· If eligible, telework agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval.· Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to similar positions in any Bureau/Office listed on this announcement for approximately 240 days. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions.

• 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. .

Expected salary

$139395 – 181216 per year

Location

Washington DC

Job date

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 05:48:02 GMT

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