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Position Title
Foreign Affairs Specialist
Agency
National Nuclear Security Administration
Announcement Number
24-XA-03154-12443136-EN-NAT Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, June 24, 2024 to Monday, July 8, 2024
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
Preferences
1. Do any of your relatives work for the agency to which you are applying? If so, please list any applicable names below. Please enter N/A in the text box, if not Applicable. (Include: father, mother, husband, wife, son, daughter, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, first cousin, nephew, niece, father-in-law, mother-in-law, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister, half brother, and half sister). (limit characters)
2. I understand that the responses in this questionnaire must be fully supported in my online resume. I further understand that my resume must provide detailed descriptions and/or examples of my knowledge and competencies as required in the vacancy announcement, and that my failure to do so may result in my being rated "ineligible" or "not qualified" for this position. (limit characters)
WARNING! Your answers will be verified against information provided in your on-line resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all the questions by addressing experience and education relevant to this position. If you exaggerate or falsify your experience and/or education, you may be removed from employment consideration. You should make a fair and accurate assessment of your qualifications. (limit characters)
3. I have read this Vacancy Announcement thoroughly and understand that supplemental documentation may be required. I further understand that I will not be considered if my supplemental documentation is not received in the Servicing Personnel Office by the closing date of the announcement. (limit characters)
4. I declare under penalty of perjury, that all statements contained in this application and any accompanying documents are true and correct, with full knowledge that all statements made in this application are subject to investigation and that any false or dishonest answer to any question may be grounds for disqualification and loss of consideration. (limit characters)
5. Are you currently serving or have you served under a Political Appointment in the Federal Government within the last five (5) years? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
1. To meet the Basic Qualifications Question for series 130 Foreign AffairsSpecialist, select the option that describes your education and/or experiencebackground:
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2. Specialized Experience: EN-03- To meet the basic qualifications requirements at the EN-03 level (GS-11), applicants would need to meet at least TWO of the specialized experience requirements below. Select the option that best describes your background and experience: Knowledge of missiles and delivery systems and their technologies as well as broader nonproliferation laws and policies and issues to support implementation of export control licensing and interdiction programs for dual-use technologies to strengthen national security. -Ability to evaluate the applicability of new and emerging technologies to missiles and delivery systems, and the associated nonproliferation impacts and convey these issues in a clear and concise manner to technical and non-technical audiences. -Experience in reviewing and developing policies related to missiles and delivery systems. -Ability to represent the agency on missile-related nonproliferation issues in U.S. interagency meetings and in international fora with foreign governments. (limit characters)
3. From the list below, please select the one statement that best describes your experience related to export license reviews regarding dual-use nuclear, chemical, biological, and missile technologies. (limit characters)
4. Please identify the following export control policy analysis functions you have performed. Check all that apply. (limit characters)
5. Please choose the response that best describes your demonstrated education, training, or experience applying knowledge to emerging technologies of potential proliferation concern. (limit characters)
6. Please choose the response that best describes your demonstrated education, training or experience applying knowledge of U.S. Sanctions policy and implementation of sanction requirements. (limit characters)
7. This position is responsible for representing the federal government in international technical and policy negotiations as part of U.S. delegations. Please choose the response that best describes your demonstrated education, training or experience in representing an agency or organization in international negotiations. (limit characters)
8. Please choose the response that best describes your demonstrated education, training or experience communicating technical information orally to senior management and/or international stakeholders regarding dual-use nuclear, chemical, biological, and missile technologies. (limit characters)
9. Please select the statement that best describes your experience conducting briefings for senior leadership and other interagency stakeholders, making presentations at domestic and international meetings and events. (limit characters)
10. Which of the following best describes your experience in managing technical project teams and conducting international negotiations? (limit characters)
11. Please select the statement that best describes your experience leading and collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams and stakeholders in the analysis of critical and/or complex and challenging nonproliferation issues. (limit characters)