The United States Space Force (USSF) Combatant Forces Command (CFC) Operations, Plans, and Force Generation Directorate (S3579) International Affairs (IA) at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado is searching for a Foreign Disclosure Officer (NH-0130-03, GS 12/13 Equivalent).
Description:
Make history with America's newest military service as a certified Foreign Disclosure Officer (FDO) within the Headquarters Combat Forces Command International Affairs (CFC/IA) division of the United States Space Force. This critical national security role leverages your expertise in international relations and foreign disclosure policy to safeguard vital space defense operations while fostering key global partnerships. Located in the highly desirable Pikes Peak Region of Colorado Springs-consistently ranked among the top ten places to live in the United States-this position offers an unparalleled quality of life, combining robust economic growth, top-tier schools, and rich family activities with breathtaking mountain vistas and world-class outdoor recreation.
The ideal candidate is a highly motivated, self-starting professional possessing a comprehensive, advanced knowledge of international affairs and National Foreign Disclosure policies, specifically National Disclosure Policy (NDP-1) and the International Trafficking in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Serving as a vital Foreign Disclosure Officer (FDO) within HQ CFC/IA, this individual must demonstrate a proven ability to formulate, coordinate, and execute complex security policies focused on USSF weapon systems, space intelligence, and Allied integration, while expertly managing specialized programs like the Foreign Visit System (FVS), Military Personnel Exchange Program (MPEP), and Foreign Liaison Officer (FLO) initiatives. As a trusted advisor, the candidate must possess exceptional written and oral communication skills to clearly and concisely brief senior military commanders, represent the command at international conferences, and navigate the intricate organizational structures of the Department of War and DAF Foreign Disclosure enterprises.
Key Skills and Abilities:
Expert and comprehensive professional knowledge of the performance of Foreign Disclosure Officer (FDO) duties, responsibilities and processes. Expert knowledge of National Foreign Disclosure policies and processes, National Disclosure Policy (NDP-1), missions, roles, functions, and organizational structures of the DoD and DAF Foreign Disclosure enterprise.
Knowledge of wide-ranging International Engagement activities and the processes which support them to include the legal conduct of foreign-US training/exercises as applied within Security Force Assistance, Building Partnerships, and Security Cooperation.
Comprehensive knowledge of Foreign Visit Requests (FVRs) within the Foreign Visit System (FVS) and the enterprise management of their processing, staffing, approvals/disapprovals, and tracking through completion.
Comprehensive knowledge of the DAF Military Personnel Exchange Program (MPEP) and the Foreign Liaison Officer (FLO) program, its applications at the Field Command level, and the enterprise management of the processes, documents, and coordination required to manage that enterprise.
Comprehensive knowledge of complex and technical aspects of the International Trafficking in Arms Regulations (ITAR) as they relate to disclosure and processes/requirements driving command/subordinate exemption requests that are compiled consistent with ITAR guidelines and applicable SpFIs/AFIs for ultimate submission to and processing through the DAF-level Foreign Disclosure Office.
Broad spectrum knowledge of the greater International Affairs community (Security Cooperation, International Engagement, Political-Military Affairs etc.) to contextualize task performance within a greater Foreign Policy environment and add efficiency/effectiveness to action officer duties while satisfying strategic objectives.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance with eligibility to SCI, other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information and SAP to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
A non-disclosure statement must be signed.
Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing.
The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
Work may occasionally require the employee to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
Employee must be certified as a Foreign Disclosure Officer meeting all requirements necessary to conduct foreign disclosure activities within the DAF and/or DoW.
A graduate degree in political science, international affairs, or other applicable areas of study is highly desired.
Experience working with foreign governments and/or foreign military personnel on international affairs programs and activities is required.
Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed “Unscheduled Telework”.
PCS is not authorized. Incentive is not authorized.
Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 30 days per year.
This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first.
Qualifications
The 0130 series does not have individual occupational requirements. You can view the experience level requirements here. Please scroll down to the 4th section titled Professional and Scientific Positions.
Additional information
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.
Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here:
Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Resume:You must submit a resume that may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume exceeds two pages or is illegible/unreadable. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume must provide:
Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number
Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended
Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information:
Job title
Detailed duties and accomplishments
Employer's name and address
Supervisor's name and phone number
Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.)
Hours per week
Salary, if applicable
Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses
College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
Do not email applications. To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here.
PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
Resume:You must submit a resume that may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume exceeds two pages or is illegible/unreadable. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume must provide:
Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number
Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended
Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information:
Job title
Detailed duties and accomplishments
Employer's name and address
Supervisor's name and phone number
Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.)
Hours per week
Salary, if applicable
Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses
College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
Do not email applications. To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here.
PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
