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Position Title
INTERNATIONAL MILITARY SUPPORT OFFICER
Agency
Defense Security Cooperation Agency
Announcement Number
DSCA-24-12545114-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, September 13, 2024 to Monday, September 30, 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
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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?
 
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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?
 
(limit characters)
Assessment 1
1. From the description below, select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an International Military Support Officer at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
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2. Plan and execute international student orientation programs and out-processing procedures.
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3. Establish training program requirements for performance assessment, benchmarks, and evaluation criteria.
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4. Independently document current/historical program information and collect and study issues and trends relevant to international student concerns and/or sensitivities.
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5. Assist with the design, planning and implementation of alumni outreach activities, and with assessing and documenting the effectiveness and impact of these activities.
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6. Develop and maintain expertise on educational platform technology such as Blackboard, Turning Point or library databases.
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7. Analyze trends and provide recommendations to senior officials that address challenges, problems, and issues.
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8. Collect metrics-based analysis of current and proposed program efforts to ensure compliance with management objectives, assigned resources/funding, and other policy and legal requirements.
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9. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders and representatives from federal agencies and foreign governments.
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10. Develop schedules, tracking tools and/or other mechanisms for managing data, document submission deadlines, and correspondence.
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11. Contribute to the development and publication of content for social media platforms.
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12. Conduct research and analyses to determine performance issues that require attention and recommend/draft changes that support achievement of program goals and objectives and continuous improvement.
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13. Provide input to team lead/management on budget formulation, management, execution, and contract support reporting for all program operations.
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14. Brief senior managers on the results of studies and assessments and participate in the decision-making process that pertains to resource changes and business process improvements.
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15. Develop, plan, and establish training program milestones.
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16. Advise and collaborate with management and staff regarding related international student support and administration, training modifications, and program management issues and concerns. (limit characters)