Posted: February 19, 2026 (1 day ago)
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Defense Security Cooperation Agency
Department of Defense
Location
Salary
$143,913 - $187,093
per year
Type
Closes
Base salary range: $104,604 - $135,987
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-13. Senior expert or supervisor.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves acting as a key coordinator for the U.S.
Defense Security Cooperation Agency, connecting with various government offices and military commands to manage international peacekeeping programs and support foreign partners.
The role focuses on developing policies, overseeing sales of military equipment, and ensuring programs run smoothly to build global security capabilities.
It's a great fit for someone with strong experience in defense policy and international relations who enjoys high-level collaboration and problem-solving.
This position is part of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency.
The incumbent will be responsible for serving as liaison with Department of State, the Military Departments, the COCOMs, the Joint Staff, and other OSD policy and program management staffs, the Office of the General Counsel, the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategy, DSCA Budget Office, and other agencies relevant to international program issues.
You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service: Developing, implementing, managing, or executing Security Cooperation (SC) policies, processes, and procedures; Developing integrated solutions to Foreign Military Sales (FMS) or Global Capacity Building and Building Partner Capacity processes.
Incumbent must attain DoD Security Cooperation Workforce (SCW) Certification and complete related continuous learning requirements in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2017, Title 10 United States Code, Section 384, and Security Cooperation Certification Program 2.0 requirements.
Requirements for Proficiency Level 3 - At least 1 year of successful SC work experience with a performance appraisal rating of 3 or better.
Incumbent must complete DoD SCW Expert level certification requirements within two years of entering the SC position. In addition, 80 hours of continuing education (CUE) every two years. Major Duties:
As a PROGRAM ANALYST (INTERNATIONAL PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS) at the GS-0343-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serving as liaison with Department of State, the Military Departments, the COCOMs, the Joint Staff, and other OSD policy and program management staffs, the Office of the General Counsel, the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategy, DSCA Budget Office, and other agencies relevant to international program issues.
Representing DSCA and leads meetings, periodic conferences, reviews and attends periodic congressional subcommittee meetings.
Communicating with Implementing Agencies (IA)/Global Combatant Commands (GCC) points of contacts to monitor foreign military sales case development, implementation and financial obligation to ensure successful fulfillment of capabilities and training included in congressional notification of overarching programs.
Providing direct subject matter expertise (SME) and support to the Regional stakeholders on Title 10/22 programs and authorities relevant to Security Assistance activities.
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