• Advises and assists the Inspector General/Deputy Inspector General (IG/DIG) and other senior staff in the accomplishment of the SIGAR Afghanistan mission.
• Interfaces directly with senior U.S. civilian and military officials (including the US Embassy Mission, the Department of Defense, the Resolute Support mission, USFOR-A, and US Central Command (CENTCOM)) to represent and secure support for SIGAR's mission and operational needs and to communicate SIGAR's staffing, direction, development, and planning efforts. Interactions will address, for example, travel and transportation security for SIGAR personnel operating in Afghanistan, work and housing space for SIGAR in Afghanistan, information technology and communications requirements, and other general operational needs of the agency.
• Represents SIGAR at the highest levels of the Afghan government, conveys Agency concerns, explains SIGAR's role and mission, and addresses Afghan government concerns and questions as they may arise.
• Conveys substantive Afghan government concerns to SIGAR headquarters and provides recommendations to the IG/DIG and other senior staff on possible responses.
• Incumbent interprets, communicates, and ensures adherence to IG guidance and policies in Afghanistan. Also researches, develops and proposes new policies or updates to policies, as operational needs in Afghanistan dictate.
• Reviews and evaluates on a daily basis the mission support requirements; identifies problems, potential problems, and competing priorities; and develops solutions to meet those needs.
• Remains current with issues and activities in Afghanistan that may be relevant to DOD, DOS/COM and the IG's initiatives and interests and uses that knowledge to advise Audits and Investigations, as appropriate.
• Coordinates special projects that are of importance to the IG/DIG and members of the SIGAR management team.

Conditions of employment

Other Requirements:

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Two year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is Required.
• This is a Career Program (CP) 11 position.
• Incumbent occupies a position that may be considered essential to the overall support of the SIGAR mission. If your position is considered emergency essential, failure to remain in your position may result in separation for the efficiency of the Federal Service (Ch. 75, Title 5 USC; FPM Ch. 752).
• Domestic and overseas travel is required. For overseas travel, the incumbent will be required to meet minimum standards of fitness for deployment to the CENTCOM region to include the ability to wear personal protective equipment, including protective mask, ballistic helmet, body armor, and chemical/biological protective garments.
• This position requires the incumbent to complete a Form SF 312, Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement.
• The incumbent may be required to submit an Executive Branch Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.
• The incumbent must be eligible for and be able to maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized experience required: Includes experience interacting with senior U.S. civilian and military officials as well as Afghan government representatives, Afghanistan issues/activities, providing leadership and support to senior staff and coordinating logistics, supplies, support and information technology.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

In-depth familiarity with aspects of current Department of Defense (DoD), SIGAR and Department of State (DOS) programs and operations in Afghanistan to include security, transportation, and logistics in a contingency operation environment.

Detailed knowledge of Afghanistan's recent culture and history, key personalities, political environment, security conditions, and other local factors that influence SIGAR's ability to work.

Mastery of interpersonal relationship techniques to meet and deal effectively with others at all levels of authority in complex inter-agency and multi-cultural environment.

Ability to develop long range plans and shorter-term action plans to meet staffing and mission support needs and goals.

Ability to operate in a high stress war zone and a proven capacity to manage effectively under crisis conditions.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package will be forwarded to the selecting official for further review. Errors or omissions may affect your consideration for employment.