Job Summary

This position is part of the Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU) within the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA). The incumbent supports the University's education, training, workforce development, and advising missions. Duties include preparing and delivering instruction on security cooperation topics, including Foreign Military Sales (FMS), advising U.S. and partner nation officials, conducting research and analysis, and developing instructional materials.

Job Description

You may qualify at the AD-05 if you fulfill the following qualifications. Your resume must support all of the following requirements to be considered for the position. Please ensure transcripts reflecting a conferred master's degree are also provided with your application: 1. Master's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited university in a relevant functional area required: international relations, economics, foreign affairs, history, political science, business administration, defense and strategy, or a related field that supports DSCU's programming, research, analysis, or messaging needs. 2. Ten (10) or more years of experience with the practice, training, or study of one or more security cooperation functional areas (ref: www.dscu.edu/certification2). Experience in government, military, private sector, or academia shall be of sufficient depth or breadth as to establish professional expertise in leadership, management, planning, and execution tasks. 3. Documented intellectual contributions in area(s) of expertise. 4. Teaching experience and/or experience advising senior leaders. 5. Experience in managing foreign military sales (FMS) processes and/or international armaments cooperation with international allies and partners. 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.