Job Description
Duties
- Assisting in conducting research and providing analysis to support strategies, plans, and guidance for international crisis operations policies, programs, and/or operations.
- Supporting through evaluations of ongoing programs and operational tasks to ensure the organization meets its goal during crisis operations.
- Aiding in identifying and addressing routine obstacles to plan for future international crisis programs and operations.
- Assisting in developing plans, methods, and strategies to implement crisis operations programs.
- Supporting the establishment of professional relationships with internal and external partners to ensure effective crisis operations.
- Contributing to the development of policies and guidance for crisis-related programs, ensuring coordination with other departments, as needed.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- United States Citizenship is required.
- Relevant experience (see Qualifications below).
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
- Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
- You may be required to serve a two-year probationary period if selected.
- Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer is required.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
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2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master’s degree or master’s or equivalent graduate degree: or a combination of courses totaling 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 12 semester hours in one of the above disciplines and 12 semester hours in statistics/quantitative methods.
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Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major, or a combination of related courses totaling at least 24 semester hours, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
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Experience: four 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.
Specialized Experience:
GS-9: You need at least one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-7 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience refers to full-time work, while part-time roles are considered on a prorated basis. Qualifying specialized experience includes:
a.) Supporting research and analysis for an organization’s international relations or assistance programs or operations;
b.) Assisting with rapid response or emergency programs or operations;
c.) Synthesizing information from various sources to ensure efficient coordination with internal or external stakeholders.
Please note that qualifying specialized work experience may have been gained through a variety of activities, including residence, study, teaching, business or commercial activities, military service, newspaper work, military or civil government activities, missionary or international relief work, or other foreign work experience. Make sure to document your experience thoroughly in your resume.
Experience includes both paid and unpaid activities, such as volunteer work through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work provides training and experience that can translate directly to paid employment. Qualifying experience, including volunteer experience, that aligns with the duties of this position will be considered.
DEADLINE: DECEMBER 2, 2024
