International Relations Specialist

• Collaborating with federal interagency partners to assess the economic potential, diplomatic capabilities, and border security of the assigned country, region, or organization in an assigned area of responsibility (AOR)”; developing plans for international trade and travel, enhanced border security for the U.S. and host nation.
  – Promoting outreach activities and programs with the assigned country, region, or organization in an assigned area of responsibility (AOR)” to strengthen diplomatic ties with the U.S by recommending, planning, and coordinating engagements with U.S. government representatives, leaders, and congressional members.
  – Developing proposals and recommendations for future development and outreach activities with the assigned country, region, or organization in an assigned area of responsibility (AOR)”; and supporting the assigned country, region, or organization in assessing the effectiveness of economic, diplomatic and border security initiatives and recommending courses of action for improvement.
  – Participating in assigned country, region, or organization in an assigned area of responsibility (AOR)” development and providing: input on sensitive and controversial issues; collaborating with assigned.

  This is a 12-month Non-Reimbursable Joint Duty Assignment (JOA) position with an option to extend up to 12 months by mutual agreement between gaining and employing elements. No Permanent Change of Station (PCS) cost available. The incumbent must obtain and maintain a minimum of a secret security clearance and be able to travel at least 25% of the time. You must obtain permission by written endorsement from your employing IC element before you apply to this position.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a current permanent Federal employee
• Must have supervisory approval to apply to the Joint Duty Assignment. DHS 250-2 Application Form under “required documents” section.
• Must NOT have any pending/outstanding disciplinary actions
• Must have achieved a minimum of “meet expectations/proficiency” on latest performance appraisal/evaluation
• Must be currently at the grade level of the detail. *No Temporary Promotion Opportunity*
• The program does not apply to members of the Military service or contractors.

Qualifications

Qualifications required:

• Advanced knowledge of, and experience in, international affairs, preferably in relation to border management and control, trade and travel rules and mechanisms.
• Knowledge of advanced management and organizational principles and practices. Significant experience working within the interagency process. Significant experience in briefing high level officials, foreign and domestic, orally and in writing.
• Knowledge and skill sufficient to analyze conflicting data and summarize recommendations and policy changes, while ensuring consideration of various points of view and specifying the reasons for acceptance, upon rejection of a specific input.
• Significant experience preparing studies and reports which address complex international, political, military, economic, and security issues. Ability to multitask and flexibility necessary to change directions and course correct.
• Ability to work with individuals from different cultures and backgrounds.
• Entry/Developmental: … involves learning and applying fundamental skills and concepts using established procedures and standard practices to work problems of limited scope based on detailed instructions from the supervisor or instructor.
• Full Performance: … involves independently performing the full range of non-supervisory duties appropriate for the designated Work Category.
• Analysis and Production: … involve the preparation of a finished intelligence product from information obtained and processed from one or more intelligence sources in support of customer requirements.
• Collection and Operations: … involve the collection and reporting of information obtained from intelligence sources by various means, including human and technical means, as well as occupations involved in intelligence operations, and technical support of collection and operations.
• Processing and Exploitation: … involve the conversion of information collected from various intelligence sources into a form that can be analyzed to produce an intelligence product.

Please read the following important information to ensure we have everything we need to consider your application:
It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit appropriate documentation prior to the closing date. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant experience as it relates to this Joint Duty assignment opportunity announcement.

Be clear and specific when describing your work history since human resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Your application will be rated based on your resume.

Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:

• Job Title (Include series and grade of Federal Job)
• Duties (Be specific in describing your duties)
• Name of Federal agency
• Supervisor name, email, and phone number
• Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)