About this role
Job SummaryAbout the Position: This position is located in the ECJ5 Security Cooperation Programs (SCP) Division, Strategy, Plans, and Policy, US European Command (EUCOM), in Stuttgart, Germany. EUCOM is a unified Combatant Command (COCOM) reporting directly to the Secretary of Defense (SECDEF), whose mission is to: maintain ready forces to conduct the full spectrum of military operations unilaterally or in concert with the coalition partners.
QualificationsTerm Appointment NTE - Position may be filled as a term appointment NTE 2 Years. Term appointments may be extended beyond six (6) years, up to eight (8) years. With DoD approval, term appointments may be extended beyond eight (8) years. Current permanent Federal employees (to include permanent Army employees) applying for a term appointment will be appointed/converted into a term appointment with no statutory return rights back to a permanent position. Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying to OCONUS Positions Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Excepted Service Overseas Family Member Appointment Family Member Preference (FMP) for Overseas Employment Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Military Spouse Preference (MSP) for Overseas Employment Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer People with Disabilities, Schedule A Reinstatement 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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes:1) providing analytical and subject-matter expertise to support institutional capacity-building efforts; 2) coordinating plans or programs and implementing guidance to ensure activities align with organizational priorities; AND 3) recommending solutions and preparing reports or briefings for senior officials to support informed decision-making. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).
Major DutiesAnalyze data and documents to develop institutional capacity building (ICB) policy, plans, and programs.Assess ongoing, planned, or recommended national defense reform efforts in partner countries.Coordinate Department of Defense (DoD) contributions to broader, interagency security sector governance and security sector reform efforts to increase the sustainability of Security Cooperation Programs (SCPs).Identify gaps and overlaps in partner country reform efforts and makes recommendations for deconflicting SC programs.Provide subject-matter expertise on institutional capacity building (ICB).Present briefings or reports on study findings to senior officers (GO/FO-level) and makes recommendations.Liaise with international and institutional capacity building experts to facilitate objective analysis, program development, and/or program implementation.Ensure the integration of ICB efforts to enhance partner nation abilities.Coordinate efforts to help partners improve ICB of their organizations and processes in order to ensure effective oversight.