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Summary This position is located in the Office of Public Affairs (OPA). OPA is charged with devising and implementing diverse public affairs and communication campaigns that promote the FTC\'s mission of ensuring robust competition across the U.S. economy, as well as protecting consumers. As a Senior Public Affairs specialist responsible for planning, designing and executing comprehensive, nationwide campaigns to communicate the FTC\'s programs and cases in consumer protection and antitrust law. Responsibilities If you are selected for this position, as a Public Affairs Specialist, you will perform the following duties: Coordinates all components of national media campaigns to convey complex information concerning FTC decisions, cases, programs, research, and services. Works on deadlines and in consultation with the OPA Director, Deputy Director and bureau staff, creates multi-faceted press plans that include key messages, strategies, and tactics. Also, develops and writes materials designed to reach FTC audiences. Possesses the ability to talk about a range of consumer protection and FTC enforcement and policy issues using social media and cutting edge public relations\' tools. Responsible for developing effective relationships with news media covering a variety of consumer protection and FTC\'s enforcement topics. Advises management on ways to improve communications between organizations and various FTC audiences. Responsible for handling requests from the media and outside entities and providing counsel to the FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection and other bureaus and regional offices about the media and the audiences of the FTC: the general public, specialized groups, as well as community and governmental entities. Responsible for directing special events, ceremonies and other activities intended to develop interest in FTC programs. As a public affairs expert, takes complex legal issues, and translates them into readable, engaging materials, including but not limited to: news releases, media advisories, fact sheets, media plans, statements and/or speeches. Responsible for communicating the FTC\'s mission, accomplishments, policies, and rules, particularly in the area of consumer protection. Utilizes public relations tools including media research and database services, and all modes of social media. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for the Public Affairs Specialist position at the GS-14 level, you must meet the following requirements: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: designing, planning and directing a comprehensive public affairs program for a large organization or federal government agency specifically for the issue areas encompassing national consumer protection and/or domestic law enforcement; devised and executed a public relations program explicitly related to commerce or economic policy, and/or written news releases explicitly related to commerce or economic policy for a large (national in scope) organization or U.S. federal agency, or worked as a professional journalist writing about commerce or economic policy for a national news outlet. 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. Education There is no education requirement for this position or substitution of education for specialized experience at this grade level. Additional Information If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and are claiming 5-points veterans\' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans\' preference, you must also submit an SF-15, \"Application for 10-Point Veterans\' Preference\" plus the proof required by that form. For more information on veterans\' preference visit: VETERANS GUIDE Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see SELECTIVE SERVICE). Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 87 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: CAREER TRANSITION. Non-competitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on non-competitive appointment authority eligibility requirements: - Persons with Disabilities-Schedule A - Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans - Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses - Other Special Appointment Authorities
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Summary This position is in the Immediate Office of the Assistant Secretary and Deputy Assistant Secretaries in the Bureau of Political Military Affairs (PM) and oversees the Office of Congressional and Public Affairs (CPA) staff. PM provides policy direction in the areas of international security, security assistance, military operations, defense strategy and plans, and defense trade. CPA is responsible for managing the PM’s congressional affairs, public affairs, and public diplomacy functions. Responsibilities Develops and advises on U.S. policies and programs to leverage U.S. funding and assistance in foreign military finance, arms transfers, and other security assistance and security cooperation programs to support U.S. national security objectives. Represents the Bureau (PM) at Department meetings, the Department at interagency meetings, and the United States government at international meetings pertaining to security assistance and security programs. Leads PM’s efforts in preparing reports for Congress, coordinating Congressional correspondence, and preparing participants for formal Congressional hearings. Oversees the formulation and implementation of relevant policies, and chairs working-level interagency meetings to formulate new policies and initiatives as needed. Executes supervisory personnel responsibilities for the staff members in the Office of Congressional and Public Affairs. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements, including education and any selective placement factors described below by the closing date of this announcement. If you are qualifying based on education OR if there are mandatory education requirements listed below, you MUST submit a copy of your college transcript with your application. Applicants must have the required experience or education as described below and meet any selective factors, when specified. BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Have a bachelor\'s or graduate degree from an accredited college or university in international law, international relations, political science, economics, history, sociology, geography, social or cultural anthropology, law, statistics, or in the humanities; OR Have a bachelor\'s or graduate degree from an accredited college or university that included a combination of courses, with 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 Have 12 semester hours in one of the above disciplines and 12 semester hours in statistics / quantitative methods. OR Have a combination of education and experience where your coursework was equivalent to a major, or a combination of related courses totaling at least 24 semester hours, (as shown above), PLUS appropriate relevant experience OR additional education. OR Have completed at least 4 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. (NOTE: qualifying work experience may have been gained through residence, study, teaching, business or commercial activities, military service, newspaper work, military or civil government activities, missionary or international relief work, or other experience in foreign countries.) Note: If you are qualifying based on education, you MUST submit transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you WILL lose consideration for this position. IN ADDITION to the basic requirements, this position requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience evaluating international security assistance and security cooperation policies and programs. Experience advising on strategic planning processes to achieve U.S. foreign policy objectives. In addition, applicant\'s experience must also demonstrate that the candidate possesses the following qualities: Ability to assign, review, and supervise the work of others; Objectivity and fairness in judging people on their ability, and situations on the facts and circumstances; Ability to adjust to change, work pressures, or difficult situations without undue stress; Willingness to consider new ideas or divergent points of view; and Capacity to \"see the job through.\" Education See the qualifications section of this vacancy announcement for education requirements, if applicable. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For a list of accredited organizations recognized as specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials, visit: www.naces.org/members.php. Additional Information · For reasonable accommodation at the U.S. Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at (202) 663-3474 or OAA@state.gov. · If eligible, telework agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval. · Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to similar positions in any Bureau/Office listed on this announcement for approximately 240 days. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions.
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Summary This position is located in the Messaging Operations Support Branch (MOS) of the Global Messaging Services (GMS) Division in the Messaging and Collaboration Services Office (MCS), GMS Deputy CIO for Operations and Bureau of Information Resource Management (IRM) in the U.S. Department of State (DOS). Responsibilities Responsible for developing and managing customer service performance requirements. Develops customer support policies, procedures, and standards, and provides customer training. Ensures the rigorous application of information security/information assurance policies, principles and practices on classified systems and other related mission-critical messaging systems. Oversees the planning, analysis, design, development, testing, quality assurance, configuration, installation, implementation, integration and management of network systems used for the transmission of data for worldwide messaging systems. Responsible for assigning and reviewing work. Performs administrative and Human Resources management functions with regards to staff supervised. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement. NOTE: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement. Time-In-Grade Requirements: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5CFR 300, Subpart F. Applicants applying for the GS-13 grade level must meet the following requirements: Have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the four competencies AND specialized experience listed below: Attention to Detail - Must demonstrate ability to interpret policies, procedures, and strategies governing the planning and delivery of messaging services in a large Communications Center. Must possess ability to assess resource requirements, define goals, milestones and deliverables, monitor activities, and evaluate and report on accomplishments. Customer Service - Must demonstrate ability to provide service to customers at all levels in order to monitor and react to constantly changing needs brought about by volatile political climates and technological advancements. Must possess ability to provide expert technical advice, guidance and recommendations to customers, management and other technical specialists on critical IT issues. Oral Communication – Must demonstrate ability to communicate effectively based on the audience’s level of comprehension of the information provided. Must be able to provide appropriate level of expert technical advice or guidance in a manner that will be effective for the desired outcome. Must possess effective listening skills to interpret feedback and enhance the effectiveness of the communications. Problem Solving - Must demonstrate ability to decipher, analyze and identify solutions for complex and time-sensitive operational problems. Must possess ability to use sound judgment to take appropriate action. AND Have at least 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service which provided you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience providing information technology customer services, information dissemination, and help desk/service desk support. Experience in analyzing and defining network requirements, configuring, and optimizing network servers, hubs, routers, and switches, monitoring network capacity and performance, and diagnosing and resolving network problems. NOTE: In order to qualify for this position, your experience MUST be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-13 position. In addition, applicant\'s experience must also demonstrate that the candidate possesses the following qualities: Ability to assign, review, and supervise the work of others; Objectivity and fairness in judging people on their ability, and situations on the facts and circumstances; Ability to adjust to change, work pressures, or difficult situations without undue stress; Willingness to consider new ideas or divergent points of view; and Capacity to \"see the job through.\" Education Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement. Additional Information For reasonable accommodation at the U.S. Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at (202) 663-3474 or OAA@state.gov. If eligible, telework agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to other similar positions in other Bureaus/Offices in the Department for up to 240 days. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions.
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Summary This position is in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 50 § 3024(v) and appointments are made without regard to the requirements of the Competitive Service by laws, Executive order, or OPM regulations. This position is located in the Office of Analysis for Terrorism, Narcotics, and Crime, Narcotics and Crime Division, Bureau of Intelligence and Research (INR/TNC). Serves as a supervisory intelligence research specialist and as head of the Narcotics and Crime Analysis Division (INR/TNC/NOC) Responsibilities Responsible for strategic, all-source research and analysis concerning all aspects of the global narcotics trade and transnational organized crime, and their impact on countries and regions, international organizations, and multilateral entities. Serves as the Department’s expert representative at interagency meetings concerning relevant intelligence research and analysis and intelligence policy matters, and in exchanges concerning Division issues. Exercises significant responsibilities in dealing with officials of other units or organizations, or in advising management officials of higher rank. Supervises provision of constant support (including oral briefing and original written analysis) to DoS policymakers, including the Secretary and other seventh floor principals regarding major intelligence matters within the assigned portfolio. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement. NOTE: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement. Time-In-Grade Requirements: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5CFR 300, Subpart F. Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience directing the work of the organizational infrastructure involving all-source intelligence research the global narcotics trade and transnational organized crime, and their impact on countries and regions, international organizations, and multilateral entities as well as foreign government, regional, and multilateral efforts to combat these threats. Experience developing strategies used by the analytic unit in fulfilling its responsibilities to support the Bureau and Department in matters regarding intelligence research and analysis. Experience preparing schedules for completion of work and assigning work to subordinates based on priorities. Experience with Intelligence Community (IC) including mission, members, and policies. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-15 position. Education Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement. Additional Information For reasonable accommodation at the U.S. Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at (202) 663-3474 or OAA@state.gov. If eligible, telework agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to other similar positions in other Bureaus/Offices in the Department for up to 240 days. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions.
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Summary The Supervisory Information Technology Specialist (Cybersecurity) position is located in the Application Design and Delivery Office, Enterprise Services (ES) reporting to the Officer Director, Bureau of Information Resource Management (IRM), in the US. Department of State (DOS). Responsibilities Oversees, directs, and monitors the cybersecurity program(s) for all ADD products and services for 24/7/365 operation that provides cyber incident intrusion, detection, and response management service to protect DOS\'s cloud computing assets. Support various Authorization and Assessment efforts by reviewing and evaluating security governance, to identify the need for change in IT systems security based on new security technologies or threats. Direct a Federal staff of GS-13 and GS-14 level positions and grade level equivalent contract employees and functions as a cybersecurity authority providing management and oversight of cloud based application platforms. Coordinates the engineering and designing solutions and tools that manage risk and meet relevant security regulations, controls and policy. Analyze feasibility studies, proposals, and in-depth analysis of current IT security tactics, techniques, and procedures. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement. Applicants applying for the GS-15 grade level must meet the following requirements: Have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the four competencies AND specialized experience listed below: Attention to Detail - Experience reviewing information technology related work or data and have been responsible for reviewing the work of others to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards Customer Service - Develop and maintain relationships with customers, anticipating and assessing the current and future information technology needs of customers, and developing or identifying information technology products or services that are tailored to meet customer needs Oral Communication - Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information. Makes clear and convincing oral presentations and listens to others input. Attends to nonverbal cues and responds appropriately. Problem Solving - Identifies and analyzes problems, weighs relevance and accuracy of information, generates and evaluates alternative solutions and makes recommendations. AND Have at least 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service which provided you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience with cyber compliance and incident management activities to protect cloud-based Enterprise applications. Experience managing, planning, and facilitating cybersecurity functions, including Authorization and Assessment (A&A) of applications, platforms, and major systems that reside in the cloud. NOTE: In order to qualify for this position, your experience MUST be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-15 position. In addition, applicant\'s experience must also demonstrate that the candidate possesses the following qualities: Ability to assign, review, and supervise the work of others; Objectivity and fairness in judging people on their ability, and situations on the facts and circumstances; Ability to adjust to change, work pressures, or difficult situations without undue stress; Willingness to consider new ideas or divergent points of view; and Capacity to \"see the job through.\" Education Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement. Additional Information For reasonable accommodation at the U.S. Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at (202) 663-3474 or OAA@state.gov. If eligible, telework agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to other similar positions in other Bureaus/Offices in the Department for up to 240 days. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions.
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Summary This position is in the Bureau of Political Military Affairs (PM) Office of Defense Integration (PM/DI), under the Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) for Programs and Operations (PO). The position reports to the DAS PO. PM builds enduring security partnerships to advance U.S. national security objectives. PM provides policy direction in the areas of international security, security assistance, military operations, defense strategy and plans, and defense trade. Responsibilities Supervises and manages a team of civil service, foreign service, and military experts focused on coordinating plans and activities between the Department of State (DoS) and Department of Defense (DoD) to advance U.S. foreign policy objectives. Formulates and advises on policy options for global political military plans and operations, representing the Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs and the Department\'s views on DoS-DoD coordination. Facilitates the integration and coordination of DoD strategy, plans, operations, exercises, and sensitive activities to ensure DoS is fully informed of DoD activities that may have significant foreign policy implications. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements, including education and any selective placement factors described below by the closing date of this announcement. If you are qualifying based on education OR if there are mandatory education requirements listed below, you MUST submit a copy of your college transcript with your application. Applicants must have the required experience or education as described below and meet any selective factors, when specified. BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Have a bachelor\'s or graduate degree from an accredited college or university in international law, international relations, political science, economics, history, sociology, geography, social or cultural anthropology, law, statistics, or in the humanities; OR Have a bachelor\'s or graduate degree from an accredited college or university that included a combination of courses, with 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 Have 12 semester hours in one of the above disciplines and 12 semester hours in statistics / quantitative methods. OR Have a combination of education and experience where your coursework was equivalent to a major, or a combination of related courses totaling at least 24 semester hours, (as shown above), PLUS appropriate relevant experience OR additional education. OR Have completed at least 4 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. (NOTE: qualifying work experience may have been gained through residence, study, teaching, business or commercial activities, military service, newspaper work, military or civil government activities, missionary or international relief work, or other experience in foreign countries.) IN ADDITION to the basic requirements, this position requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience advising on strategic and operational planning processes to achieve U.S. foreign policy objectives; Experience leading teams to foster innovation and achieve common objectives. Note: If you are qualifying based on education, you MUST submit transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you WILL lose consideration for this position. In addition, applicant\'s experience must also demonstrate that the candidate possesses the following qualities: Ability to assign, review, and supervise the work of others; Objectivity and fairness in judging people on their ability, and situations on the facts and circumstances; Ability to adjust to change, work pressures, or difficult situations without undue stress; Willingness to consider new ideas or divergent points of view; and Capacity to \"see the job through.\" Education See the qualifications section of this vacancy announcement for education requirements, if applicable. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Click on the link for a list of accredited organizations recognized as specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials. Additional Information For reasonable accommodation at the U.S. Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at (202) 663-3474 or OAA@state.gov. [If eligible, telework [and/or remote work] agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval. [Please note that any approved remote work arrangement is subject to the locality pay area of the alternative telework worksite. REMOVE content, as appropriate, for the position]. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to other similar positions in other Bureaus/Offices in the Department for up to 240 days. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions.
