Joint Military Assistance Group Manager

Full Job Description

This position is part of the Department of Defense .

The incumbent will be responsible for providing advice regarding national-level bilateral and multilateral issues to senior officials, ambassadors, and/or heads of U.S. agencies. A.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position.

To qualify at the GS-14 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector.

Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement.

Creditable specialized experience includes: Manages development, implementation and synchronization of Security Assistance and Security Cooperation programs and activities with the host nation to include; Foreign Military Sales, Foreign Military Financing, International Security Cooperation Programs, International Military Education and Training, and various Title 10 Security Cooperation Authorities.

Provides military-related information and advice to the U.S. Ambassador and Country Team members and maintains rapport and close contact with officials of the host country.

Serves as the principal to maintain and enforce the day-to-day operational battle rhythm and synchronize staff actions.

Manages workload of the program and plans, programs, budgets, and executes Title 10 (O&MN) in support of Joint United States Military Assistance Group.

Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: Accountability Decision Making Influencing/Negotiating Interpersonal Skills INFORMATION FOR OVERSEAS: Overseas tour of duty for is projected to be 3-years.

You may be required sign a Transportation Agreement. - 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/ Major Duties:

As a Joint Military Assistance Group Manager you will be responsible for the following duties: Providing advice regarding national-level bilateral and multilateral issues to senior officials, ambassadors, and/or heads of U.S.

agencies.

Evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of programs, analyzing discrepancies in program management, making appropriate recommendations on corrective actions, and conducting necessary follow-up as required.

Planning, programming, budgeting, and executing Security Assistance, Humanitarian Assistance, and Security Cooperation programs and understanding of related legislation.

Understanding of USINDOPACOM political, military, and economic environment.

Responsible for facilities management and coordination with USCT and relevant Philippines governmental agencies for the maintenance and security of JUSMAGPHL facilities.

Manages development, implementation and synchronization of Security Assistance and Security Cooperation programs and activities with the Republic of the Philippines.

Maintains rapport and close contact with officials of the Republic of the Philippines, serving as an integrator and strategic relationship builder between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and JUSMAGPHL.