• You will maintain an in-depth knowledge of Counter Unmanned Systems (C-UXS) and C-UXS capabilities, trends, and advancements to keep abreast of emergent threats.
• You will manage all aspects of C-UXS contract support as a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), managing acquisition requirements under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
• You will implement processes to identify, prioritize, assess, and manage risks and leads in the C-UXS Working Group and Integrated Air Missile Defense Working Group.
• You will develop processes for integrating standard and non-standard training equipment in line with Department of War and Joint Staff policies, procedures, and emerging developments.
• You will regularly review policy, prioritizes resources, and plans integration of specific training in a dynamic international working environment.
• You will provide COCOM level coordination and oversight for theater C-UXS program and efforts, to include risk management, planning, training, exercises, resourcing, and program monitoring and maintenance.
• You will synchronize C-UXS through an integrated risk management methodology across command missions, policy, plans, and programs, mitigating mission execution risk from the full spectrum of threats and hazards.
• You will identify strategic risks that endanger the combatant command operational plans (OPLAN), contingency plans (CONPLAN), and core joint mission essential tasks (JMET).

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program requirements as outlined in the DoD Instruction 1315.19.
• Must be able to satisfy the requirements of the 26JUL12 DODI 1400.25 V1230, DoD Civilian Personnel Management System: Employment in Foreign Areas and Employee Return Rights. Visit https://www.esd.whs.mil/DD/DoD-Issuances/140025/.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• U.S. citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance based on Tier 5 background investigation with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• THIS IS A TESTING DESIGNATED POSITION. Employee must pass screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and subsequent periodic drug screening thereafter.
• Must be willing and able to obtain and maintain Country/Theater Clearance per the Foreign Clearance Guide located at https:// www.fcg.pentagon.mil/fcg.cfm
• Country/Theater Clearance - Maintain no-fee passport and Visa, obtain any vaccinations and pertinent immunizations, and complete any pre- employment screening for country entry.
• This position requires the incumbent to possess, or obtain and maintain, a valid regular and official U.S. Passport.
• Position is “Mission Essential”, In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations (natural or man-made disaster) incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• This position requires the incumbent obtain the following core SPeD Certification within their first two (2) years of employment: Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC).

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

• 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying to OCONUS Positions
• Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
• Excepted Service Overseas Family Member Appointment
• Family Member Preference (FMP) for Overseas Employment
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouse Preference (MSP) for Overseas Employment
• Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Reinstatement
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 level which includes operational and/or strategic staff level experience with Counter Unmanned Systems, deployment of security systems, and conducting studies and problem analyses to develop recommendations.

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).