This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/493775500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This is a non-status, non-permanent Personal Services Contract (PSC) position. You do not acquire a competitive or excepted service status from this position.
This position is located in the Training Management Division, Office of Antiterrorism Assistance, Training Directorate, Bureau of Diplomatic Security. The incumbent(s) serve as a Washington-based Program Manager responsible for the planning, implementation, and management of Antiterrorism Assistance (ATA) program activities within a specified geographic region.
This position is eligible for telework; additional criteria will be required (e.g., supervisory approval).
03/13/2018 to 03/23/2018
$114,590 - $148,967 per year
GS 14
1 vacancy in the following location:
Occasional travel - Domestic or overseas may be required.
No
Temporary - Temporary Non-Status Position: 1 year renewable for up to 4 years
Full-time - Full-Time; Non-Permanent
14
No
DS-2018-0125
493775500
-Manages budget, program design and implementation of assistance to partner nation security personnel; coordinates with the Regional Program Manager, Regional Security Officer (RSO), and the ATA offices to ensure shipping, logistics, and operations are delivered; provides comprehensive operational leadership, program management and planning.
-Serves as the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for assigned programs related to the design of training courses and delivery of training materials and equipment; performs technical and management oversight of programming activities; monitor contracts for compliance; verify receipt of goods and services; provide guidance in development of new contracts.
-Liaises with senior-level host nation officials and the RSO to identify ATA mission priorities and oversees the implementation of the program in partner nations; works with other ATA divisions and the Bureau of Counterterrorism to identify and determine training requirements; briefs USG officials on strategic goals and status of training in geographic region.
-Ensures effective execution of program requirements; establishes systematic methods of program execution, evaluation, or advocacy; manages the ATA office in the assigned country, overseeing contract and locally employed staff; responsible for Leahy vetting, end use monitoring, procurement and supplies, budgeting, accounting, and general administrative support.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs) and other characteristics that are relevant to the duties of this position and must be fully supported by information in your resume:
1. Knowledge of current security and counterterrorism issues.
2. Knowledge of resource management principles, methods, and practices.
3. Knowledge of contracting regulations, policies, and practices.
4. Ability to establish liaison and negotiate at all levels and make recommendations to senior level leadership.
Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to this job opportunity. 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). Your resume must include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours worked/volunteered per week. For assistance with creating a resume, please click here.
Qualified candidates are assigned a score between 70 and 100.
If, after reviewing your resume and self-assessment questionnaire responses and a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, a score will be manually determined that reflects your documented experience. This may result in a lower score, which may also eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements and submit any required supporting documentation by the closing date of this job opportunity. Applicants found to be among the top qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview.
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All required documents listed below, that are applicable to you, must be submitted to our automated system "Gateway to State" by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
1. Resume - your resume or any other written format you choose should contain the required information as specified in the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section. Insufficient information will result in an ineligible rating.
2. A completed online job specific self-assessment questionnaire through the Department's automated system "Gateway to State".
3. Transcripts - if you are qualifying based on education OR if there are mandatory education requirements listed under the Qualifications and Evaluations section, you MUST submit a copy of your college transcript(s) with your application. If selected, an official/sealed college transcript(s) will be required to verify education prior to employment.
4. If you are qualifying based on other criteria listed under the Qualification Section of this announcement, you MUST submit the required supporting documentation (certificates, certifications, etc.) with your application.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Please carefully read all the instructions before you begin the application process.
To apply for this job opportunity, you must submit a resume and an on-line application through the Monster.com application system. This information will be transferred to the Department of State's Gateway to State Automated Application System.
You have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the following four-step application process:
STEP 1: Select the "Apply On-line" button and follow the instructions to register or sign into USAJOBS.
STEP 2: Submit a detailed resume or any other written format you choose documenting your job-related qualifications, experience, and education (if applicable). Cover letter is optional. If you submit a cover letter, you must also submit a resume. Please see the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section for specific information that should be outlined in your resume.
STEP 3: Answer the job-specific self-assessment questions on-line through the Gateway to State automated application system. These questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications and experience for this job opportunity.
STEP 4: Submit all required documentation, applicable to you, listed in the Required Documents section of this job opportunity to the Department's automated application system "Gateway to State" prior to the closing date of this announcement. For instructions on how to view the status of your supporting documentation, please click here.
Technical assistance with your on-line application can be obtained by contacting the Help Desk at mgshelp@monster.com OR by calling (866) 656-6830 or (703) 269-4944 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. ET
ALTERNATE APPLICATION PROCEDURES
NOTE: If applying online poses an extreme hardship, you may request alternate application procedures to submit your application package by fax. Contact the Human Resources office listed on the announcement between the business hours of 8:15 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET, at least two working days prior to the closing date of this announcement. The application package for alternate application procedures must be submitted and received in the Human Resources office no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on the closing date of this announcement.
NOTE: Paper applications and information sent by mail WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
After all application packages have been received, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. After we review and evaluate all applications, the most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interviews. After a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability and or security background investigation.
You will be notified up to four times during the hiring process:
1. Upon receipt of your application.
2. Upon minimum qualification determinations.
3. After the certificate is issued.
4. After final selection is made.
For instructions on how to view the status of your application, please click here.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/493775500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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