FACULTY SENIOR ASSOCIATE Job

Vacancy No. DSCA-25-12698968-AD Department Defense Security Cooperation Agency
Salary $74,722.00 to $207,500.00 Grade 3 to 3
Perm/Temp Temporary FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 2/24/2025 Close Date 3/3/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Naval Post Graduate School, Monterey, CAWright-Patterson AFB, OHArlington, VA


Summary

The Institute for Security Governance (ISG) seeks a Faculty Senior Associate to support Allied and partner nations seeking to strengthen their Strategy and Policy through Institutional Capacity Building. All of our programming is tailored to the host nation's specific context and requirements. We do not teach solely the U.S. Department of Defense system, but rather focus on the total security sector, and global best practices in international defense.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

This announcement is open to all U.S. Citizens

Duties


As a Faculty Senior Associate at the AD-1701-03 some of your typical work assignments may include:

  • Serves as a faculty senior associate engaging in education, Institutional Capacity Building (ICB) advising and consulting for international partners.
  • Teaches and advises partner country personnel in one or more of the following international defense related areas: security sector reform, strategic level logistics program management, and Cyber program management. Contributes to the oversight and management of program operations in collaboration with ISG's enterprise support team. This includes representing ISG in internal planning sessions and coordinating with various internal and external stakeholders in the planning, preparation, and execution of educational courses and other engagements with Allied and partner nations.
  • Collaborates and assists other faculty to incorporate security sector topics into their program planning and engagement designs.
  • Develops course curricula and advising materials; assesses course materials or advising plans and programs created by other faculty and faculty teams; plan, coordinate, and engage with partner countries in mobile courses and/or advising projects.
  • Sustains and develops academic expertise through participation within and contributions to the community of practice and discipline.
  • Participates in academic or professional research to create knowledge or solutions related to security cooperation and ICB topics and the more specialized defense acquisition related topics.
  • Publishes findings in reputable scholarly or professional outlets, which can include, inter alia, peer-reviewed publications, University publications, relevant blogs, and specialized defense, military, and civil-military publications.
  • Participates in DSCU self-governance to support the academic mission of the University in its use of technologies and services impacting teaching, learning, research, and scholarship.
  • Contributes to the further development of a robust pool of subject matter experts from a variety of sources to support course and other event execution.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
  • Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
  • Work Schedule: Full Time
  • Overtime: Occasionally
  • Tour of Duty: Flexible
  • Recruitment or Relocation Incentives: May be Authorized
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
  • Financial Disclosure: Not Required
  • Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
  • This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status.
  • This position is not part of the bargaining unit/BUS code 8888.
  • This is a drug tested position.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the AD-03 if you fulfill the following qualifications. Your resume must support all of the following requirements to be considered for the position. Please ensure transcripts reflecting a conferred master's degree are also provided with your application:
  1. Master's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited university in a relevant functional area required: international relations, economics, foreign affairs, history, political science, business administration, defense and strategy, or a related field that supports DSCU's programming, research, analysis, or messaging needs.
  2. Five or more years of experience in regional or functional topics relevant to Security Cooperation (SC)/Institutional Capacity Building (ICB) that align with Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) -Policy Priorities. Experience shall be of sufficient depth or breadth as to establish expertise within a particular professional discipline relevant to the security sector such as defense acquisition and logistics, cyberspace defense, operations/functions of a ministry, regional politics or security, military operations, or implementation of the U.S. security assistance/cooperation system.
  3. Experience in leadership, management, strategy, or planning tasks in government, military, private sector, or academia.
  4. Documented intellectual contributions in area(s) of expertise.
  5. Teaching experience and/or experience advising senior leaders.
  6. Experience in developing and revising instructional or advising content or materials.

*Note: Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims.

All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: Foreign Education

Additional information

This is a full-time term appointment in the excepted service not to exceed (NTE) three (3) years. Term appointments may be extended thereafter in one, two, or three-year increments, indefinitely. As a term employee you will be eligible for medical and dental benefits, life insurance, and retirement. You will also be eligible to earn annual leave and sick leave.

Re-employed Annuitant: This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant.

All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

Initial appointments may not exceed 3 years, but may be extended thereafter in one, two, or three-year increments, indefinitely.

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Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

How You Will Be Evaluated:
We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements, and evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant work experiences.

Veterans Preference: If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to the excepted service; however, the Department of Defense considers veterans' preference eligibility a positive factor for hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation listed in the required documents section to their submissions.

For information on entitlement seeFeds Hire Vets - Job Seekers - Veterans.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

All qualification requirements MUST be met before being considered for any vacancies.

Required Documents

1. Your resume/CV:

  • Your resume may be submitted in any format. It must include your name and contact information. It must support the qualifications described in this announcement, including professional expertise, specialty, and relevant research and publications.
  • For qualifications determinations your resume must contain the number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., "HRS per week and month/year to month/year" or "HRS per week and month/year to present").
  • Names and contact information for references may be requested later.
  • For additional information see: What to include in your resume
2. Transcripts:
  • This position has a degree or education requirement, so you are required to submit a copy of your transcript. We accept unofficial transcripts, as long as they contain your name, the name of the school, the date and degree that was awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned.
3. Veteran's Documents if applicable:

If you are entitled to veteran's preference, you must submit the following documents
  • DD214 showing character of service, SF-15 Form, and VA letter showing final percentage, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.).
4. SF50 if applicable
  • All current and former civilian Federal employees must submit a copy of your MOST RECENT SF50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade and step, salary, and type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation, i.e., Transcript of Service, Form 1150, etc.

PLEASE REVIEW THE BELOW LINK FOR OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS needed for proof of eligibility:
https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/FourthEstateRequiredSupportingDocumentation%2011-16-2020.pdf?ver=Lgkkn1HW9a8is7V2lyCS2Q%3d%3d


If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.

  • To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
  • You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
  • You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
  • To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12698968.

Agency contact information

DSCA Servicing Team
Address
Defense Security Cooperation Agency
1851 S. Bell
Room 501
Arlington, VA 22240
US

Next steps

Once you successfully complete the application process, you will receive a notification of receipt. Your application package will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and qualifications requirements, and you will receive a notification. A review will be made of the documentation you submitted.

The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.

This job announcement can be used to fill additional vacancies up to 90 days after the closing date.

Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.


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