Job Summary

This position is part of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for inputting data and learning basic regulations into a highly autonomous senior strategist managing high-visibility international defense portfolios. Through this path, they develop comprehensive mastery in case development, regulatory compliance, international stakeholder negotiation, and complex financial execution within the Department of War.

Job Description

You may qualify at the GS-07, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service: Assisting with data entry and tracking of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases in management information systems, such as the Defense Security Assistance Management System (DSAMS); performing developmental assignments of a trainee nature to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to perform FMS case development and processing; and working under close supervision to learn the fundamentals of FMS policies and procedures. OR B. Possess one full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement. , or LL.M., if related. You may qualify at the GS-09, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service: Applying basic knowledge of FMS case development and processing to assist in the preparation of Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs); utilizing systems like the Defense Security Assistance Management System (DSAMS) to track case documentation and run reports; and interpreting and applying regulations and procedures to resolve common and recurring issues in FMS case processing under supervision. OR B. Possess a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. You may qualify at the GS-11, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service: Utilizing databases to track programs, contracts, interagency agreements and/or Foreign Military Sales cases (i.e., Defense Security Assistance Management System); analyzing and providing statistics and report to senior analysts for inter-service/interagency coordination approval; and analyzing various requirements for implementation and execution within program, financial or logistics management. OR B. Possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M, if related. You may qualify at the GS-12, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service: Performing quality assurance reviews of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases; analyzing various requirements for implementation and execution of FMS system sales and preparing all Letter of Offer/Acceptance, Amendments and Modifications. 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.