Clarification from the agency

All US Citizens

This position is being filled under AcqDemo Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) for non-acquisition positions involving 51% or more of time in direct support of acquisition positions within Business and Technical Management Professional Career path.

This position is part of the Department of Defense (DoD), Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The incumbent will be responsible for serving as a Liaison Officer for the Directorate for International Security Cooperation & Assistance. This position is part of a planned Transfer of Function (TOF) from the Missile Defense Agency to the Department of the Army. This action is projected to be effective on or about October 1, 2026.

As a Liaison Officer at the NH-0301-4 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Serves as the primary liaison and trusted agent for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) with a designated foreign partner, facilitating all communications and fostering strategic relationships to support Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case requirements for the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) program and the Directorate of International Security Cooperation & Assistance.
• Provides expert strategic counsel to the THAAD Program Manager, advising on all in-country matters, assessing partner reactions, and analyzing program plans to ensure actions align with U.S. interests and mission objectives.
• Keeps the FMS THADD Program Manager apprised of events in the assigned country concentrating on those issues affecting the THAAD Program and advises the FMS THAAD Program Manager on all matters pertaining to relationships and interactions between all interested organizations and parties.
• Attends meetings and conferences, and maintains continuing coordination with MDA on matters of interest. Represents the FMS THAAD Program Manager in all types of interactions involving significant or controversial issues.
• Proactively manages and analyzes program status to identify and investigate potential bottlenecks, conflicts, or problem areas, developing and recommending corrective actions and solutions to ensure program continuity and success.
• Oversees program resources and provides financial stewardship, implementing control methods to ensure the greatest possible economy in the use of funds and avoid unauthorized or excessive expenditures.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service http://www.sss.gov
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Work Schedule: Fulltime
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: PCS Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is situational telework eligible
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• This is a drug testing designated position.
• Subject to the 5 year foreign area limitation DODI 1400.25-V1230 72612.
• Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees based on agency policy and availability.
• OGE Form 450 may be required upon entering the position and annually thereafter.
• This position directly supports the acquisition workforce 51% or more of the time. (Reference: AcqDemo Operating Guide and DoDI 5000.66)

Qualifications

You may qualify at the NH-04, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03/GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Applicants are required to meet 3 of 4 statements in order to be qualified:

• Experience in complex weapon systems, such as the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) and its components, to successfully resolve customer requirements.
• Experience with DoD security assistance strategies, policies, and emerging initiatives, and their direct impact on Foreign Military Sales (FMS) actions.
• Proficiency in FMS Total Package Fielding (TPF) to construct master schedules, prioritize objectives, adjust long-range plans, and advise on program policy adjustments.
• Experience managing FMS budgets, tracking fund availability, navigating financial constraints, and securing timely funding to ensure program execution.

• Overseas tour of duty is projected to be 12 months and renewal of 12 months.
• Incumbent may be subject to the 5-year foreign area limitation according to the DoDI 1400.25-V1230, dated 26 July 2012.
• 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.

• 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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified below, required for this position.

Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements.

Veterans Preference: If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. If you are entitled to veterans' preference and qualified for the position, your name will be placed above non-preference candidates on a list sent to the hiring manager for employment consideration. Qualified veterans' preference eligible with a service-connected disability of 10% or more will be listed at the top of the highest quality category depending on the position and grade level of the job.For information on entitlement seeFeds Hire Vets - Job Seekers - Veterans.

For information on entitlement see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx

Military Spouse Preference: If you are entitled to military spouse preference, in order to receive this preference you must choose the spousal eligibility in your application package referencing MSP Military Spouse Preference. Your preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. If you are claiming military spouse preference and qualified for the position, your name will be placed below preference eligible veteran candidates and above non-preference candidates on a list sent to the hiring manager for employment consideration. To claim Military Spouse Preference (MSP) please complete the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist, save the document and attach it to your application package.

The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc.). Your complete application includes your COMPLETE resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

The following documents are REQUIRED

1. Your resume:

• IMPORTANT UPDATE: Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages. If your resume exceeds the two-page limit, you will be removed from consideration for this announcement. The resume and required supporting documentation should provide the minimum qualifications and relevant experience for the announced position. Must include the work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for qualifications and referred for selection consideration, if eligible. The resume must not be more than 5MB and should be saved and uploaded as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages. We also accept GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, PDF, ODT or Word (DOC or DOCX). We do not accept PDF portfolio files. Page margins should be 0.5 inches, and font styles must be legible. Consider using 14-point size font for titles and 10-point for the main text. We recommend using a font like Lato, if available. Other widely available options are Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open San Source Sans Pro, Roboto or Noro Sans.
• Additional guidance on writing a federal resume can be found at: USAJOBS Help Center - How do I write a resume for a federal job? The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started.

• All current and former civilian Federal employees must submit a copy of your MOST RECENT SF50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade and step, salary, and type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation, i.e., Transcript of Service, Form 1150, etc. This is also a requirement to verify your Time in Grade (TIG).

• If applying using veteran's preference or under a Veteran's hiring authority you must submit the following documents: DD214 showing character of service, SF-15 Form and VA letter showing final percentage, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty.

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