USA remote
Security Cooperation (SC) Analyst
About this role
Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions for positions https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/miscellaneous-administration-and-program-series-0301/ for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 10/20/2026 You must have one year Specialized Experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private/military sector) giving the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position.
Experience must be reflected in your resume. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Specialized Experience required for this position is: Manage, develop, implement, and synchronize Security Assistance and Security Cooperation programs and activities including Foreign Military Sales, Foreign Military Financing, International Security Cooperation Programs, International Military Education and Training, and various Title 10 Security Cooperation Authorities.
Experience reflects overseeing pre-Letter of Request (LOR) planning, Country Team Assessment (CTA) development, and shaping complex Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs) for major defense systems. Independently establish, navigate, and leverage highly sensitive, complex working relationships with senior-level counterparts and high-ranking defense officials across U.S. inter-agency and Taiwan defense officials. Experience reflects building coalitions and maintaining effective working relationships and diplomatic acumen to facilitate strategic bilateral security cooperation discussions, overcome program management gridlocks, and align divergent national security priorities within unique regulatory and non-diplomatic constraints.