About this role
Job SummaryAbout the Position: Serves as a Strategic Risk Program Analyst for the Office of Defense Economics, US Africa Command (AFRICOM), responsible for analyzing the impacts of strategic economic risks on security dynamics in the African region.
QualificationsTERM APPOINTMENT: Position may be filled as a Term Appointment NTE 2 Years. Cannot be made permanent. 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 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; 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: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service which includes: 1) analyzing strategic economic, geoeconomic, or commercial trends to identify risks and advise on defense or national security policies; 2) collaborating with interagency partners, foreign allies, or private sector organizations to build strategic partnerships or address economic security challenges; AND 3) evaluating program resource allocations or monitoring budgets and expenditures to support mission execution and operational planning. 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). When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations. Relocation/Recruitment/ Advanced Rate In-Hire/Advanced Leave Accrual incentive may be authorized if determined to be in the organization's interest..
Major DutiesAdvise command leadership on the formulation and development of long-term defense economic policies and strategies to effectively address complex regional security challenges.Conduct comprehensive analyses of complex geoeconomics dynamics and regional trends to identify potential strategic risks, vulnerabilities, and dependencies across the theater.Collaborate with U.S. interagency partners, foreign allies, and private sector stakeholders to cultivate strategic networks and exchange information concerning regional economic risks.Analyze the allocation of program resources, including funding and personnel, to ensure defense economic programs are implemented efficiently and aligned with identified threats.Collaborate with financial experts to build, manage, and defend program budgets supporting regional security and strategic competition programs.