FOREIGN AFFAIRS SPECIALIST-DIRECT HIRING AUTHORITY_

Summary To find additional information on "What Is DHA" and to view and/or apply to current DHA opportunities listed on Air Force Civilian Service's "Direct Hire Job Board", please click here. In this position you will serve as a Foreign Disclosure Officer providing foreign disclosure support to all assigned and tenant organizations. Performs all staff functions in the areas of foreign disclosure and international programs. Responsibilities For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. Administers the Foreign Visit Request (FVR), short and permanent visits Serve as the FDO technical expert who plans, develops, and implements National Disclosure Policy and procedures Provides guidance on ITAR Research export authority Coordinates with MAJCOM and SAF/IAPD on International Affairs topics Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management positions located here SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02 or equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 in the Federal Service. Specialized experiences is the ability to serve as a Foreign Disclosure Officer providing foreign disclosure support to all assigned and tenant organizations. Performs all staff functions in the areas of foreign disclosure and international programs. Specifically, the employee reviews, evaluates, develops and coordinates proposal s and requests to disclose classified military information (CMI) and controlled unclassified military information (CUMI) to foreign governments and international organizations. The employee also authorizes disclosures of CMI and CUMI, within authority delegated to the installation, in support of complex bilateral and multinational programs involving foreign military sales, direct commercial sales, international cooperative research and development, and military and scientific exchange programs. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of DAFMAN 16-201 and International Traffic in Arms (ITAR) Ability to understand complex technical material, analyze national security implications, and determine foreign disclosure actions Ability to effectively write and orally communicate foreign disclosure and export information to various audiences Able to use critical thinking and problem solving No use of checklist Self-initiative, able to work autonomous Education Degree: major or equivalent, or a combination of courses totaling 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 12 semester hours in one of the above disciplines and 12 semester hours in statistics/quantitative methods or Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major, or a combination of related courses totaling at least 24 semester hours, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education or Experience: four 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. Additional Information Please note: Positions in this field/series may or may not be available, depending on current manning. For the most up-to-date notifications on available positions, we recommend candidates subscribe and complete their profile at (om/subscribe), indicating their position and location preferences. Air Force Civilian Service Employment Benefits: Paid Time Off: 11 Federal Holidays off per year Vacation time (Annual Leave) accumulates based on length of employment. Starts at 13 days (104 hours) per year and up to 26 days (208 hours) per year 13 sick days per year (104 hours) Various Medical, Dental & Vision packages to choose from for entire family Retirement: Pension: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) 401K: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) available with up to 5% agency matching Health & Wellness: Various Medical, Dental & Vision packages to choose from for entire family Flexible Spending Account Federal Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Disability Insurance Work/Life Balance: Family and Medical Leave Act Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Flexible Work Arrangements (dependent on position) Career Development: Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities Career enhancement and promotion opportunities Direct Hire Authority: NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members.