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Position Title
WEAPONS SYSTEMS POLICY ANALYST
Agency
Defense Security Cooperation Agency
Announcement Number
DSCA-24-12352081-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, March 15, 2024 to Monday, March 25, 2024
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?

If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.  For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center
(limit characters)
3. Eligible: I am a PPP DoD retained grade preference eligible. I am exercising my preference eligibility to positions within the local commuting area. I certify that I am within my 2-year period of grade retention and have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area.

Supporting Documentation:  You must provide a signed Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist, DD3145-1 (whs.mil), a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form (SF) 50 effecting the placement in retained grade status; or a copy of the notification letter you received regarding the RIF or classification downgrade.

Are you a Priority Placement Program DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible?

 
(limit characters)
4. Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible

I am an MR or NG Reserve Technician who will lose or has lost my military membership through no fault of my own after completing at least 15 years of technician service and a minimum of 20 years of service creditable for non-regular retirement.  I am exercising my preferen­ce eligibility to DoD positions within my local commuting area in accordance with Section 3329(b) of Title 5, U.S.C.  This preference eligibility is valid for 1 year after separation. 

NOTE: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not obtained permanent Federal employment, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.

Supporting Documentation: If you indicate "yes" to this question, you must submit a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as the notification letter you received showing you are no longer eligible for military or NG membership (through no fault of your own) and that you have completed at least 15 years of technician service and a minimum of 20 years of service creditable for non-regular retirement. 

Are you a Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible?
 
(limit characters)
5. Eligible: I am a military spouse who has relocated or will relocate within 30 days with my active duty sponsor on a permanent change of station (PCS) move to a new active duty assignment. I am exercising my preference eligibility to positions within the local commuting area of the new duty station. I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of the new duty location.

NOTE 1: Military spouses are eligible for one noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's relocation to the new permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the geographical area of the PCS orders. If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's new duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action.

NOTE 2: MSPs using eligibility EO 13473 cannot be appointed until they have relocated with the military sponsor to the new duty station.

Supporting Documentation:  You must provide a signed Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist, https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/USAStaffing/DD_3145-4_Military_Spouse_PPP_SelfCertification_Checklist_v2.pdf  
PCS orders/verification of duty location assignment, a copy of marriage certificate or license and documents as listed on the Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist. .

Are you a Priority Placement Program DoD Military Spouse Preference Eligible?



 
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6. Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Preference Eligible Technician Receiving Disability Retirement

I am an MR or NG Technician who will be or has been involuntarily medically retired due to a service-connected medical disability that disqualifies me from military membership or from holding my required military grade, and have applied for or am receiving a disability retirement annuity.  I am exercising my preference eligibility to DoD positions within my local commuting area.  I understand that the position for which I am applying must be at the same grade or equivalent level, tenure, and work schedule as the position held currently or upon separation. 

NOTE: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not obtained permanent Federal employment, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.

Supporting Documentation: If you indicate "yes" to this question, you must submit a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as the notification letter you received that states you are no longer eligible for Reserve membership due to a service-connected disability. 

Are you a Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Preference Eligible Technician Receiving Disability Retirement?
 
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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
1. From the descriptions below, select the letter that BEST describes the highest level experience that you fully possess for this position. Read all of the statements completely before making your selection. (limit characters)
2. Develops and disseminates technology transfer and/or weapons systems program products such as policies, procedures, and requirements to monitor performance.
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3. Defend adjustments to programs, projects and activities in response to changes in requirements, forecasted sales or governing guidance. (limit characters)
4. Formulates recommendations such as plans, processes and programs to implement approved policy. (limit characters)
5. Develops policies and procedures to ensure programs operate in an effective and responsive manner. (limit characters)
6. Reviews materials and work products to ensure they are accurate, clear, and concise. (limit characters)
7. Formulates recommendations and proposes plans, processes, and programs to effectively implement approved technology policy through the Security Cooperation process and is responsible for establishing a standardized and logical approach to systems sales and technology transfers. (limit characters)
8. Interface with international partners and serve as the focal point for weapons system sales, technology and information transfers, training, or support provided through Foreign Military Sales, Direct Commercial Sales or other cooperative programs. (limit characters)
9. Analyzes Security Cooperation requests in the context of technology security and foreign disclosure. (limit characters)
10. Advise senior management on complex matters regarding problems and provide resolutions. (limit characters)
11. Present briefings in various high-level meetings, briefings, and accompany various senior personnel to secure cooperation and resolve matters. (limit characters)
12. Conduct meetings and conferences with customers to discuss support and other issues or problems. (limit characters)
13. Provide advice and guidance on the most appropriate method or procedure of analysis and evaluation to accomplish the mission and ensure optimum management strategies. (limit characters)
14. Represent the organization on working groups; steering groups; or other meetings, conferences, seminars, etc. to exchange information, evaluate/coordinate projects, defend actions, propose controversial solutions and discuss options. (limit characters)
15. Establishes continuing relationships with technology developers or other subject matter experts inside of the United States Government and with industry for the purpose of maintaining up-to-date knowledge of state-of-the-art defense technologies and associated U.S. government or industrial base processes. (limit characters)
16. Assess the tradeoffs and interplay between competing objectives and capabilities such as competing companies, weapons systems and levels of technology appropriate for transfer to formulate policy recommendations. (limit characters)
17. Establish and maintain communication with U.S industry or other key stakeholders to obtain current information in the state of defense related technology and industrial processes. (limit characters)