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Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Directorate level management analyst for the Foreign Liaison Officer (FLO) Program in the Security Assistance and Cooperation Directorate, providing managers with objectively based information for making decisions on the administrative and programmatic aspects of agency operations and management. Responsibilities Analyzes, develops, and evaluates issues and develops recommendations to resolve substantive problems and issues of effectiveness and efficiency of work operations. Actively participates in strategic planning to improve organizational direction and focus using strategic planning tools and techniques, analysis, and studies. Manages and controls assigned projects and programs by developing and/or refining policy and procedures, generating and maintaining appropriate documentation and forms, keeping appropriate/required records, and managing associated publications. Prepares and delivers oral presentations such as briefings, plans, schedules, training sessions, consultations, and strategy sessions with co-workers, senior managers, and other staff service functions/activities to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters, and convey information relative to proposed changes in assignments. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management positions. Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of the organizational and functional responsibilities and operations of an organization. Knowledge of the operations, projects, services, needs, and goals of the program(s), and the organization studied or served and related customer's functions, resources and users. Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies, and preparing solutions to resolve substantive problems and issues of effectiveness and efficiency of work operations in a major command program. Ability to recognize and analyze problems, conduct research, summarize results and make appropriate recommendations; analyzing, interpreting, modifying and applying rules regulations, policies and procedures as required. Ability to meet and deal with customers using a high degree of tact and diplomacy; capable of successfully interacting with and supporting up to 100 International Partners including 45 on-site partners from 26 different countries and various military ranks. Ability to plan and organize work and maintain good working relations with wide variety of personnel to include high ranking Officers and Civilians, base personnel, contractors, and Foreign Liaison Officers. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relationships. Ability to plan strategically and follow through with tactical execution; effectively planning, organizing, and negotiating to implement recommendations, particularly where proposals may involve substantial resources, time, or require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. OR EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Applicants must have, or within 120 days of the closing date will have, a combination of specialized experience described above and graduate education described above which, when combined, is equivalent to 100% of the qualification requirement. Only graduate education in excess of the Master's level may be used in this calculation. (NOTE: You must submit your transcripts.) FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-­grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of the organizational and functional responsibilities and operations of an organization. Knowledge of the operations, projects, services, needs, and goals of the program(s), and the organization studied or served and related customer's functions, resources and users. Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies, and preparing solutions to resolve substantive problems and issues of effectiveness and efficiency of work operations in a major command program. Ability to recognize and analyze problems, conduct research, summarize results and make appropriate recommendations; analyzing, interpreting, modifying and applying rules regulations, policies and procedures as required. Ability to meet and deal with customers using a high degree of tact and diplomacy; capable of successfully interacting with and supporting up to 100 International Partners including 45 on-site partners from 26 different countries and various military ranks. Ability to plan and organize work and maintain good working relations with wide variety of personnel to include high ranking Officers and Civilians, base personnel, contractors, and Foreign Liaison Officers. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relationships. Ability to plan strategically and follow through with tactical execution; effectively planning, organizing, and negotiating to implement recommendations, particularly where proposals may involve substantial resources, time, or require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.