Liaison Officer Job in Jiddah, Saudi Arabia

Vacancy No. OS-MDA-25-12779580-DH Department Missile Defense Agency
Salary $104,604.00 to $159,950.00 Grade 4 to 4
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 8/13/2025 Close Date 8/13/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Jiddah, Saudi Arabia


Summary

This position is being filled under AcqDemo Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) for non-acquisition positions involving 51% or more of time in direct support of acquisition positions within Business and Technical Management Professional Career path.

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Acq Demo Business and Technical Management to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Duties

As a Liaison Officer at the NH-0301-4 some of your typical work assignments may include:
Serves as a Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Liaison Officer for a designated country responsible for facilitating communications between country and the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) System Program Offices and the MDA Directorate for International Affairs. Serves as the MDA trusted agent and conduit to the foreign purchaser to facilitate communication vital to MDA in support of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case requirements. Promotes a closer MDA working relationship with the country's FMS THAAD personnel to ensure MDA strategies align with the country's engagement strategies. Assesses potential country reaction to actions under consideration by the THAAD PM. Coordinates and executes all aspects of FMS THAAD visits to the country. Serves as the MDA liaison with the foreign purchaser. Works issues and responses to requests for information, carrying out daily coordination, and arranging and preparing for meetings, and visits. Communicates the US and the country position on issues of interest. Establishes and maintains close personnel working relationships with all appropriate THAAD offices within the assigned country and the country Security Cooperation Officers. Keeps the FMS THADD Program Manager apprised of events in the assigned country concentrating on those issues affecting the THAAD Program and advises the FMS THAAD Program Manager on all matters pertaining to relationships and interactions between all interested organizations and parties. Reviews and analyzes THAAD security assistance programs, plans, and current issues to determine specific areas and actions of a type and nature that will result in the best interest of MDA. Attends meetings and conferences, and maintains continuing coordination with MDA on matters of interest. Represents the FMS THAAD Program Manager in all types of interactions involving significant or controversial issues. Plans and recommends control methods to be used, which will ensure management practices are implemented. Determines the kind of information needed, its source, and the methods of obtaining to show whether program objectives are accomplished in a timely and effective manner. Effects the greatest possible economy in the use of funds made available within the system to avoid unauthorized, excessive, or intemperate use. Maintains constant liaison with appropriate organizations related to program problems and requirements by means of telephone, personal contacts, and meetings to assure resolution of problems. Analyzes program status, as required, with the objective of identifying potential problems before they become critical. Investigates system related problem areas, bottlenecks, conflicts to develop cause, effect, solution, or alternative approaches to recommend corrective action to responsible person. Recommends broad guidelines for establishment and maintenance of desired relationships between MDA and the country operating elements. Provides guidance and assistance to mission organizations for expediting appropriate actions, assessing impact of program changes, and incorporating program changes as necessary to fulfill program requirements. Participates in program management reviews, as required encompassing any or all aspects of Program Planning and execution, financial management, logistics, procurement, technical requirements, program trade-offs and other broad technical and program management issues. Utilizes a broad knowledge of MDA support programs and activities. Compiles data and charts as necessary for program status briefings. Provides inputs for master schedules and plans developed for the orderly phasing of all required actions to install, maintain, and operate in-country the THAAD weapon system. Exercises program control of government agencies and contractors in the accomplishment of assigned program responsibilities, making necessary adjustments, modifications, and revisions in assigned program areas to meet current and long-range objectives. Establishes priorities and furnishes advice and assistance, as required, to resolve problems and assure continuity and integration of all program elements. Provides guidance on new and revised policies, schedules, and other changes in program objectives.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Occasional Travel
  • Work Schedule: Full-time
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
  • Overtime: Occasionally
  • Tour of Duty: Flexible
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
  • Financial Disclosure: Required
  • Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
  • COVID19: Please see, additional information.
  • This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant
  • Must obtain/maintain Non-critical Sensitive/Secret security clearance
  • Employee is required to attain a level III in Security Cooperation Case Life Cycle Management within five years.
  • Selectee and family are required to undergo medical evaluation and provide appropriate paperwork to the Department of State prior to departure.
  • Subject to the 5 year foreign area limitation DODI 1400.25-V1230 72612
  • Recruitment Incentives: PCS Authorized
  • Condition of Employment: Selectee is required to obtain Security Cooperation Workforce Certification in the Foreign Military Sales and Foreign Military Sales Financing Functional Area at the Expert Level within 24 months on the job.(SC code:SC4B3).

Qualifications

You may qualify at NH-04 if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03/GS-13 grade level in the Federal service as listed below:
  • Experience with complex weapon systems and their components to be able to respond to customer requirements.
  • Experience with total package fielding concepts related to foreign military sales (FMS) in order to provide input for master schedules and plans; make necessary modifications to meet current and long-range objectives; establish priorities, and provide advice on policies, schedules, and other changes in program objectives.
  • Experience with FMS case budget, funding restrictions, time requirements for additional funds and tracking of available funds to ensure program objectives are accomplished in a timely and effective manner.

INFORMATION FOR OVERSEAS: Overseas tour of duty for is projected to be: 36 months.

- Incumbent may be subject to the 5-year foreign area limitation according to the DoDI 1400.25-V1230, dated 26 July2012.

- Applicants who are currently stationed overseas, must have enough time to meet the initial tour stated above.

- Applicants who have returned from an overseas tour, and have not been physically present in the United States (CONUS) or Non foreign area for 2 continuous years, may require a waiver. NOTE: If you have not completed 5 years overseas and return to a CONUS assignment, that time spent overseas counts towards the 5 year limitation, unless you have been in the States for at least 2 continuous years.

- Medical Care: Applicants who have family members with special medical needs should ensure that prior to accepting a position overseas their family members' medical needs can be met. Access to care in a military treatment facility may not be available to civilian employees except on a space available basis. Consequently, host nation medical facilities may be the only care available. The availability and level of care at host nation medical facilities will vary by location.

- Applicants hired from the Continental United States (CONUS) and their family members (who are US citizens) are required to obtain Official Passports prior to departure to the overseas area.

- May be subjected to a variety of environmental conditions typical of the overseas areas in which traveling, to include the potential for exposure to acts of terrorism.

- Payment for travel and transportation expenses may be authorized. This includes government paid travel transportation, shipment and temporary storage of household goods, and possibly other entitlements based upon the JTR and agency policy.

You may be required to sign a transportation agreement.

Most civilian permanent change of station travel entitlements are taxable. For additional information on the tax impact, please visit:
https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction.html

For more information on overseas allowances and benefits, please visit: https://aoprals.state.gov/

Education

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

Additional information

RE-EMPLOYED ANNUITANT: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf

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

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/

Citizenship/Ordinarily Resident Status: Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are not considered Ordinarily Resident under the applicable Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA). An ordinarily resident is anyone who has lived in the host country longer than the allowed number of days without being a member of the forces assigned, civilian component or a family member of either the aforementioned or who has obtained a work permit for any duration. Ordinarily Resident restrictions apply and vary depending on the host nation.


Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov))

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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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.

We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified below, required for this position.

Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements.

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.

For information on entitlement see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx

Military Spouse Preference: If you are entitled to military spouse preference, in order to receive this preference you must choose the spousal eligibility in your application package referencing MSP Military Spouse Preference. Your preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. If you are claiming military spouse preference and qualified for the position, your name will be placed below preference eligible veteran candidates and above non-preference candidates on a list sent to the hiring manager for employment consideration. To claim Military Spouse Preference (MSP) please complete the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist, save the document and attach it to your application package.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program(ICTAP): This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria AND 2) be rated well-qualified for the position AND 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. Well-qualified means you possess the type and quality of experience that exceeds the position's minimum qualifications. See the Required Documents section of this announcement for more information.

Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp): To receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the " Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp)" eligibility. If you are claiming Military Spouse eligibility and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager. Information and required documentation for claiming Military Spouse eligibility may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below.

Required Documents

The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc).

Your complete application includes your COMPLETE resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

The following documents are REQUIRED
1. Your resume:

  • Your resume may be submitted in any format. It must include your name and contact information and support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
  • 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" or "HRS per week and month/year to present").
  • For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
2. Veteran's Documents
  • If applying using veteran's preference or under a Veteran's hiring authority 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.
ICTAP eligibility.Submit (1) a copy of your agency specific ICTAP eligibility notice or a copy of your separation personnel action form and (2) a copy of your most recent performance appraisal and (3) a copy of your most recent SF 50 or agency notification of personnel action showing your current position, grade level, and duty location. Separation personnel actions do not include a certificate/notice of expected separation.

Military Spouse Preference(Non Comp) Submit (1) Marriage certificate and (2) a copy of your spouse's active Military Orders and (3) DD-214 - Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (if Applicable) and (4) DD1300 - Report of Casualty (If applicable).

Future military retirees and/or Future military separatees: must include a copy of their terminal leave request, if applicable, AND a copy of retirement DD214 [if available]. If DD214 not available, submit a certification document* or a copy of your retirement letter.
*A written document from the armed forces certifying the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certificate is signed. The certification must be on letterhead signed by the adjutant, personnel officer, unit commander or higher headquarters and include your rank, dates of active duty service, type of discharge, character of service, and, if applicable, the date your terminal leave begins. This document is sometimes called a Statement of Service.
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

Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist

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/12779580.

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MDA Servicing Team
Phone
6146920299
Fax
6146931696
Email
DHRC-DMDAHR@DLA.MIL
Address
Missile Defense Agency
Bldg 5222 Martin Rd
Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898
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Next steps

A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official. All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter.

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

REGARDING INTERVIEWS: Interviews may be required for this position. Accommodations may be made to conduct telephonic interviews to preclude travel hardships for applicants.

NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.

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