Security Cooperation (SC) Analyst

This position is part of the Department of War. As a Program Manager for Taiwan Navy Programs and Logistics, the incumbent serves as the primary representative for American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) with the Taiwan Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard.

Major duties

As a Security Cooperation (SC) Analyst you will be responsible for the following duties: Providing oversight and in-country management support for Taiwan Navy security cooperation programs (over ten billion dollars since 1979 program inception) administered by AIT/DoW. Supporting all personnel in Taiwan working on applicable Taiwan Navy security cooperation matters. Verifying and coordinating Taiwan Navy's annual military program requirements with U.S. Security Cooperation programs. Maintaining current knowledge of security cooperation programs and their status's from planning through implementation to closing. Provide budgetary guidance and resource requirements to AIT and DSCA resource managers for inclusion in the overall AIT and DSCA budgets Coordinating the planning and implementation of Taiwan Navy program training with the Security Cooperation Office Training Program Manager.

Qualifications

Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions for positions https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/miscellaneous-administration-and-program-series-0301/ for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 10/20/2026 You must have one year Specialized Experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private/military sector) giving the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position. Experience must be reflected in your resume. 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. Specialized Experience required for this position is: Manage, develop, implement, and synchronize Security Assistance and Security Cooperation programs and activities including Foreign Military Sales, Foreign Military Financing, International Security Cooperation Programs, International Military Education and Training, and various Title 10 Security Cooperation Authorities. Experience reflects overseeing pre-Letter of Request (LOR) planning, Country Team Assessment (CTA) development, and shaping complex Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs) for major defense systems. Independently establish, navigate, and leverage highly sensitive, complex working relationships with senior-level counterparts and high-ranking defense officials across U.S. inter-agency and Taiwan defense officials. Experience reflects building coalitions and maintaining effective working relationships and diplomatic acumen to facilitate strategic bilateral security cooperation discussions, overcome program management gridlocks, and align divergent national security priorities within unique regulatory and non-diplomatic constraints. Independently evaluate, formulate, and defend definitive recommendations and actionable solutions for highly complex, non-routine security cooperation and international defense trade issues. Experience reflects presenting executive briefings to agency leadership, cross-agency stakeholders, and international partners to resolve systemic program gridlocks, mitigate critical capability risks, and ensure alignment with national security policies and technology transfer frameworks. Analyze Security Assistance and Security Cooperation program trends in view of the Department of War (DoW) and United States Indo-Pacific Command (USPACOM) strategic goals and support the development of Security Cooperation capabilities priorities and programs to shape national and theater-level engagement plans. Integrate training, logistics management, and exercise programs to provide a complete capability package to international partners for major defense equipment. Experience reflects leveraging U.S. inter-agency partnerships to advance critical tactical- and operational-level capabilities in support of U.S. and partner-focused plans. * Knowledge of Mandarin Chinese is highly desirable, but not a mandatory prerequisite for this position. Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: Accountability Decision Making Influencing/Negotiating Interpersonal Skills INFORMATION FOR OVERSEAS: For more information on overseas allowances and benefits, please visit: https://aoprals.state.gov/Web920/ - Overseas tour of duty for is projected to be 36 months. - You may be required sign a Transportation Agreement. - Incumbent may be subject to the 5-year foreign area limitation according to the DoDI 1400.25-V1230, dated 26 July2012. - Applicants who are currently stationed overseas, must have enough time to meet the initial tour stated above. - Applicants who have returned from an overseas tour, and have not been physically present in the United States (CONUS) or Non foreign area for 2 continuous years, may require a waiver. NOTE: If you have not completed 5 years overseas and return to a CONUS assignment, that time spent overseas counts towards the 5 year limitation, unless you have been in the States for at least 2 continuous years. - Medical Care: Applicants who have family members with special medical needs should ensure that prior to accepting a position overseas their family members' medical needs can be met. Access to care in a military treatment facility may not be available to civilian employees except on a space available basis. Consequently, host nation medical facilities may be the only care available. The availability and level of care at host nation medical facilities will vary by location. - Applicants hired from the Continental United States (CONUS) and their family members (who are US citizens) are required to obtain Official Passports prior to departure to the overseas area. - May be subjected to a variety of environmental conditions typical of the overseas areas in which traveling, to include the potential for exposure to acts of terrorism. - Payment for travel and transportation expenses may be authorized. This includes government paid travel transportation, shipment and temporary storage of household goods, and possibly other entitlements based upon the JTR and agency policy. You may be required to sign a transportation agreement. Most civilian permanent change of station travel entitlements are taxable. - For additional information on the tax impact, please visit: https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction.html - For more information on overseas allowances and benefits, please visit: https://aoprals.state.gov/

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Certifications Selectee or incumbent must be able to obtain the appropriate certification level for their position. This is a Financial Management Level 3 Certified position. IAW Public Law 112-81 and DoD Policy the incumbent shall comply with the requirements of DoD FM Certification program within the allotted timeframe. Candidates must meet the physical and suitability standards both prior to and during employment in this position.