INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS OFFICER

Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The purpose of this position is to simultaneously function as a senior International Affairs analyst responsible for obtaining new and maintaining existing operating rights in foreign countries and negotiate, develop, and maintain international relationships necessary to meet new and more stringent national requirements to detect, locate, identify, and estimate the yields of nuclear explosions.

Duties

• DUTY 1: Develops, coordinates. negotiates, and maintains government-to-government and agency-to-agency agreements with foreign governments and international organizations. DUTY 2: The incumbent serves as a senior political advisor to the Director of Plans and Programs and senior staff on a wide range of political and diplomatic matters concerning worldwide operating rights for unit activities in foreign countries and the development of international relationships with counterpart foreign/international organizations. DUTY 3: Serves as an advisor responsible for performing the full range of duties relative to foreign disclosure and information exchanges and managing liaison relationships with foreign counterparts. DUTY 4: Advises the Director of Plans and Programs and the senior staff regarding management of the organization's operations and activities in sensitive locations. Be a Subject Matter Expert and liaison between senior representatives of US governmental agencies and several sensitive mission partners. DUTY 5: Serves as a primary focal point for visits of selected foreign dignitaries to the organization to ensure bilateral discussions fall within US policy and foreign disclosure authorizations. Responsible for renegotiating several international agreements within OSD, SAF/GCI, and/or DoS parameters which requires frequent interactions with foreign dignitaries (2-star and 3-star equivalent flag officers).

Qualifications

This is a GG-13 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-13 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Full Performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-13 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job. 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 and the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the International Relations 0131 series. BASIC REQUIREMENTS: 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 Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major, or a combination of related courses totaling at least 24 semester hours, in one or more of the social sciences, or in the humanities, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. OR 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. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include knowledge of the principles, concepts, and methods associated with US foreign policy, particularly as it relates to the AFTAC worldwide unique mission set. Incumbent should be very knowledgeable of the political, social, and economic conditions and sensitivities in countries hosting unit facilities and know how to quickly acquire such knowledge about countries where new facilities may be proposed. Incumbent must have detailed knowledge of US government regulations and directives that grant authority to negotiate international agreements and stipulate how such authority is to be sought. Incumbent must thoroughly understand National Disclosure Policy and associated implementing directives. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. 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 laws, regulations, policies and procedures related to DOD international agreements, technology transfer, and information disclosure. 2. Knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structure, and operation of the DOS, DOD, Air Force and organizations that interface with or influence the Center's international agreement process. Knowledge of the Center's mission is highly desirable. 3. Ability to mentor, motivate, and work with other employees. Must have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, in domestic and international environments. Must be able to interact with senior military officers. DISL/DISES officials, senior foreign dignitaries, and civilian leaders. 4. Ability to analyze political-military, force protection, and international cooperation issues and identifies significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions. Experience in negotiating international agreements is highly-desired as frequent travel and establishing rapport with foreign countries is paramount for this position. 5. An advanced degree is desirable. Knowledge of physical science and ability to communicate with technical and scientific staff is also highly desirable. 6. Knowledge of security regulations. practices and procedures for ensuring the safeguarding of classified and sensitive information. Level III International Affairs Professional certification is highly desired for this position. OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS CONTINUED: 1. Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. 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.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with 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: This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel Systems (DCIPS) position implemented under Section 504, Title V of Public Law 99-569, Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1987, as codified in Sec 1601, Chap 83 of Title 10 United States Code which sets forth Air Force policies and procedures for DCIPS. This position is in the Excepted Service. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package. For additional information on DCIPS, click here

How to apply

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/08/2026 To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13048770 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. If you submit more than one resume, only the most recent will be reviewed. The "most recent" is considered the resume with the latest timestamp. Resumes may not exceed two pages. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. Additional information on how to complete or update your resume may be located here. For qualification determination your resume must contain hours worked per week 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 may 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. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your name, first and last, MUST be included on your resume. 2. A complete Application Questionnaire 3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name. 4. Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable, which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here. 4. Return Rights: Per AFI 36-1101 - DCIPS employees have no statutory right of return to the previous position, unit, or geographic location. 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. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.