FOREIGN AFFAIRS SPECIALIST Job in Randolph AFB, TX

Vacancy No. 9P-AFPC-12792405-946266-AMB Department Air Education and Training Command
Salary $75,025.00 to $97,528.00 Grade 11 to 11
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 9/3/2025 Close Date 9/9/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Randolph AFB, TX


Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a professional Foreign Disclosure Officer (FDO) providing foreign disclosure and policy support to Foreign Military Sales program

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Clarification from the agency

This position is open to eligible AETC Employees only

Duties

  • Serve as AFSAT's expert on reviewing, disclosing, and releasing classified and controlled unclassified weapons systems, technologies, and information to foreign governments and international organizations, supporting Air Force, DoD, and commercial international programs.
  • Ensure training courses, documents, and information for export comply with DoD, Air Force, AETC foreign disclosure policies, DDLs, and State Department-approved export licenses, Technical Assistance Agreements (TAAs), Manufacturing License Agreements (MLAs), or SAF-approved ITAR exemptions.
  • Implement National Disclosure Policy per SAF/IAPD and AETC instructions, rendering decisions that support DoD's international engagement, including Geographic Combatant Command Theater Campaign Plans.
  • Represents the USAF and ASFAT, either solely, as a team chief or as a team member, at all conference or planning meetings. Attends in-person or by virtual methods all meetings as required or directed.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • PCS expenses if authorized will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations, more information on PCS benefits/requirements may be found at the following link: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
  • Must possess, or obtain, and maintain a current passport.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
  • It is highly desirable that the employee has management/leadership experience.
  • Familiarity of instructional and training system principles, practices, and techniques as well as recognition of training program problems and experience to devise alternative solutions
  • It is highly desirable that the employee has aircrew, aviation management, aircraft maintenance, training/student management or aviation/aerospace program management experience.
  • The employee must obtain the appropriate International Affairs certification level for this position per established timelines and maintain the required certification through continuous training. This position is not a Key Position.
  • Employee may be required to perform extended/long-term and/or multiple Temporary Duty Assignments (TDYs) tours in foreign nations to accomplish assigned duties.
  • Participation in the annual Foreign Affairs career field Civilian Developmental Education process and programs is highly desired.
  • Completion of an Intermediate Service School, (i.e. ACSC, AFLEP, ELDP, AFIT, etc.), within six years accepting a position is highly desirable.
  • The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Government Travel Credit Card in order to perform assigned duties.
  • The employee must be required to be COVID vaccinated in order to meet multiple foreign nation’s entry requirements

Qualifications

Conditions of Employment continued:
  • Work occasionally requires global travel away from the normal duty station; travel on military or commercial aircraft is required. The employee must be able to perform multiple, long-term (up to 90-days or more) TDYs at several global locations to attend training, conferences and meeting with foreign nationals.
  • Employee must meet the education/experience requirements IAW OPM guidelines for the Foreign Affairs Series 0130 Occupational requirements. (Ref:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/foreign-affairs-series-0130/) and must participate in the AFSAT training programs.
  • Employee should possess skills and demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with colleagues, counterparts in various USG agencies, high-ranking foreign governmental representatives, and representatives of diverse cultures, and be able to utilize tact and diplomacy on all occasions.

Qualifications:
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions, Foreign Affairs Series, 0130.

BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
  1. Degree: major or equivalent, or a combination of courses totaling at least 24 semester hours, in international law and international relations, political science, economics, history, sociology, geography, social or cultural anthropology, law, statistics, or in the humanities; or 12 semester hours in one of the above disciplines and 12 semester hours in statistics/quantitative methods.
OR
  1. Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major, or a combination of related courses totaling at least 24 semester hours, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
OR
  1. Experience: four years of appropriate experience in one or more of the fields listed above in work associated with international organizations, problems, or other aspects of foreign affairs.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-9, or equivalent (may have been obtained in the federal service, military, or public sector). Example of Specialize experience includes knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices of National Disclosure Policy and its implementation through the Air Force Foreign Disclosure Program. Knowledge of the program's guiding principles codified in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations; DoD and State Department policies; and Air Force, Air Education and Training Command and specific policies, directives and instructions governing the release of classified and unclassified, controlled military information; the establishment and management of various international programs supporting Foreign Military Sales, commercial weapon systems sales, and development and acquisition programs; and establishment and implementation of multinational agreements with foreign governments. Knowledge of the working of foreign governments, the nature of their military and civilian governmental structures, and the culture and political dynamics influencing them. Knowledge of DoD, USAF, and organizational policies, goal, objectives and directives as applicable to foreign assistance laws and statutory requirements associated with Security Cooperation goals and objectives as they apply to planning, obtaining, and executing international student training. Knowledge to implement the Air Force Foreign Disclosure Program for AETC training programs managed by or under the cognizance of Air Force Security Assistance Training Squadron. Given constantly changing U.S. domestic and international defense relationships and budget constraints, anticipates new program requirements and evaluates current policies and practices to determine their applicability and value in relation to program objectives. Knowledge of advancements in military critical technologies as they apply to sustaining a qualitative edge for US and allied/friendly combat forces. Knowledge of the importance of international programs to National Military Strategy, interoperability, coalition building, and promoting affordability of US defense acquisition programs. Knowledge of foreign countries political, social, economic and cultural make-up to be an effective liaison and enable interaction with foreign government officials, representatives and senior military official in work and social events. Knowledge to analyze and evaluate proposals/requests based on required knowledge and make sound decisions/recommendations to release or not release CMI and CUI related to USAF/AETC and other international programs

OR
EDUCATION: 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

OR
COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in­-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-9 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
  1. Knowledge of USG International/Foreign Affairs objectives, Arms Export Control Act (AECA), and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) processes, and/or understanding of international relations policy objectives within Security Assistance/Cooperation Programs.
  2. Knowledge of data and analytical skills, including basic statistics, to develop, coordinate, plan, implement, and report on long-term training programs and contracts. Evaluates cost, schedule, and availability of DoD or contractor training options within FMS legal scope, analyzing and communicating complex plans to USG and international stakeholders.
  3. Knowledge planning, administering, and monitoring conference, visits, travel teams, and other multiple tasks associated with a high-ranking international audience.
  4. Knowledge of general Air Force and specific foreign disclosure operations, politico-military affairs, Air Force operations, technologies used in military command and control systems, technologies used in military weapons systems, information and industrial security processes for classified material handling, various international airmen assignment procedures and guidance, and general management practices.
  5. Ability to analyze and coordinate FMS cases for specific requirements, within USG and DoD regulatory policy, for money, manpower, materiel, facilities, and services needed to support the program and when necessary, apply the federal acquisition process for development, implementation, line management, execution, and closure of FMS training cases.
  6. In-depth ability to use office computer software applications in the preparation of word documents, spreadsheets, and presentations; ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically in written and oral mediums.

Education

Qualifications continued:
SCW: SC4B2 - This is a Non-Key Security Cooperation (SC) position based on the duties and responsibilities. The position requires DoD SC Workforce (SCW) Certification. The incumbent must complete certification related training requirements in the SC Functional Area (FA) within the timeframe associated with the position's SCW certification level:
SC Foreign Military Sales and Financing Practitioner Level

--1 year (Awareness/Foundational); 2 years (Practitioner, Expert/Advanced); and complete certification-related continuous learning requirements in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2017, Title 10 United States Code, Section 384. Incumbent(s) of this position is required to comply with all Department of Defense, Defense Security Cooperation Agency, and Department of the Army requirements of the SCW certification program.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

Required Documents

The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.

  1. Online Application: Questionnaire
  2. Resume: For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week (if part-time) and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees should list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. Your name MUST be included on your resume.
  3. Transcripts/Registration/License: If qualifying on education/position requires education, you must submit copies of your transcripts and if required for the position, submit an active, current registration/license.
  4. Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees (includes current Air Force employees): You must submit a legible copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. The SF-50, block 24 must contain "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "1". Employees eligible under an OPM approved interchange agreement, block 34 may contain a "1" or "2".
  5. Promotion Consideration: If you wish to be considered as a promotion candidate and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one-year time-in-grade requirements. You will need to provide additional SF-50s which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within-Grade, Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old).

OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS:
Performance Appraisals for Current Federal Civilian Employees - Most recent performance appraisals (dated within last 3 years) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable.
Awards for Current Federal Civilian employees - List any awards received within the last 3 years on the resume.
Note: Applicant must not submit award Notification of Personnel Actions (SF50s).

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

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/09/2025

To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12792405

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your Resume (your latest resume will be used to determine your qualifications). If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent (latest) version will be reviewed. The latest timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is "most recent."

  • It is your responsibility to check the status and timestamp of all documents you submit as part of your application.
  • If your resume includes photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, or personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., you will not be considered for this vacancy.
  • For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week (if part-time) and dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position.
2. A complete Application Questionnaire

3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name.

PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.

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Agency contact information

Total Force Service Center
Address
JBSA Randolph AFB
550 D Street East
JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150
US

Next steps

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