INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Major duties

• You will lead the strategic planning effort for international engagement and develop contacts and networks to facilitate planning.
• You will be responsible for developing programs, projects, and policies that enhance maritime security and collaborative operations with international partner navies and naval services.
• You will plan, coordinate, resource, and execute the command's international engagement program, including high-visibility events like the Chief of Naval Operations’ International Seapower Symposium.
• You will develop engagement strategies for U.S. maritime-partners in order to synchronize, plan, and prioritize international engagement.
• You will review, coordinate, and recommend policies, plans, and actions in the management of a multi-million-dollar international engagement strategy.
• You will apply analytical processes to link Navy and Navy Component Commander Theater Security objectives to supporting activities.
• You will lead and supervise a team, providing guidance and direction, monitoring performance, and overseeing the execution of international engagement efforts.
• You will maintain effective working relationships with others external to and within the command to coordinate protocol, security, logistics, and hospitality matters.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector demonstrating the following type of duties: 1) Developing plans, programs, and policies to enhance international engagement and maritime security cooperation; 2) Coordinating and executing high-visibility international engagement events, such as symposia, conferences, and senior leader visits; 3) Managing resources for an international program, including budget processes and the use of official funds, to support mission objectives; and 4) Supervising a team by assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and providing guidance on program execution. NOTE: This experience must be demonstrated by your resume. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Security Cooperation Workforce Certification Requirement This is a designated Security Cooperation (SC) position. In accordance with DoD Instruction 5132.15, "Implementation of the Security Cooperation Workforce Certification Program," the selectee must meet and maintain all DoD Security Cooperation Workforce (SCW) certification requirements applicable to the duties of this position as a condition of employment. Certification Timeframe: For new SCW members, the mandatory certification window begins once the employee is entered into a SCW position in the Security Cooperation Workforce Development Database (SCWD-D). Certification Levels: Basic-Level: Must be completed within one (1) year. Intermediate-Level: Basic-level must be completed within one (1) year, and intermediate-level courses must be completed within two (2) years (3 years total). Advanced-Level: Basic-level must be completed within one (1) year, intermediate-level within two (2) years, and advanced-level within an additional two (2) years (5 years total). Executive-Level: Must be completed within three (3) years. Continuous Learning: The incumbent is required to complete and maintain 20 hours of Security Cooperation professional development continuous learning during every active two-year period to remain in good standing. Failure to obtain and maintain the required DoD SCW certification within the specified timeframes may subject the employee to adverse administrative action, up to and including removal from the position.