FOREIGN DISCLOSURE SPECIALIST

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 Senior Foreign Affairs Specialist/Foreign Disclosure Officer for assigned international programs. The organizational location of this position is: Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Air Force Security Assistance and Cooperation Directorate (WF), Policy and Programs Branch (WFN). Responsibilities Duty 1: Responsible for the implementation of foreign disclosure policy, procedures, techniques, methods and standards for AFMC field units. Duty 2: Reviews classified and unclassified export-controlled documents, technical data and information for release and transmission to foreign governments, agencies, and nationals. Duty 3: Serves as Senior Foreign Disclosure (FOO) representative for AFLCMC at assigned base. Duty 4: Reviews and interprets USAF disclosure guidance and identifies shortfalls in the guidance. Duty 5: Reviews, approves/denies visits originating from the Foreign Visit System (FVS). 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-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience applying expert knowledge of National Disclosure Policy (NDP), DOD, DAF and command policies, regulations, and procedures that govern disclosure of classified information to foreign entities. Candidate should demonstrate experience providing guidance on U.S. classified military information (CMI) and controlled unclassified information (CUI) disclosure and release to foreign recipients. Candidate should display experience reviewing and evaluating delegation of disclosure letters for the purpose of determining release decisions. Candidate would demonstrate experience working with technical orders in support of foreign military partner releasability decisions. Candidate would demonstrate proficiency while reviewing and processing foreign visit requests. Candidate would display the ability to recommend, interpret, and apply the U.S. Department of Defense's (DOD's) and the Department of the Airforce policies. 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. In addition, A bachelor's degree in international politics, International Affairs, or Education and Completion of a Basic Service School (i.e. SOS, PME I) is highly desirable. Please submit transcript(s) and Certificate. 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: I. Ability to perform work requiring professional knowledge of the formulation and direction of foreign affairs of the Government or in the study and disposition of information bearing on international relations. 2. Knowledge of National Disclosure Policy (NOP-I) principles and how they are applied to issues relating to Foreign Military Sales and commercial exports of defense equipment, technology, information, and assistance. 3. Knowledge of a wide range of international affairs and security concepts, principles and practices, including foreign disclosure, technology transfer, industrial security, and information security. 4. Knowledge of general Air Force and specific foreign disclosure operations, politico-military affairs, technologies used in military Command and Control systems, information and industrial security processes for classified material handling, and general management practices. 5. Ability and experience to plan and implement an Air Force foreign disclosure program, and to understand and work effectively with an industry export compliance program. 6. Ability to review complex technical material and analyze the impact of disclosure or export to foreign entities. 7. Ability to effectively write and orally communicate foreign disclosure and export information to various audiences, to include U.S. and foreign staff, management, senior executives, and corporate officers. 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 ARE YOU USING YOUR 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 AcqDemo Expanded Probationary Period for Supervisors and Managers: An additional supervisory probationary period of one year may be required when an employee is officially assigned to a different supervisory position. 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. Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position. Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition. 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. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.