International Relations Specialist

1-year non-reimbursable assignment DHS CBP Asia Division, Office of International Affairs, Regional Affairs Directorate International Relations Specialist Series Requested: 0130 / 0131 Security Clearance: Secret (No Polygraph) Virtual/Remote: No Only current, full-time federal employees are eligible. Resumes are reviewed every 30 days until selection/closing date. This is a Detail, not a Developmental Rotation. Supervisory approval form must be signed.

Qualifications required: Advanced knowledge of, and experience in, international affairs, preferably in relation to border management and control, trade and travel rules and mechanisms. Knowledge of advanced management and organizational principles and practices. Significant experience working within the interagency process. Significant experience in briefing high level officials, foreign and domestic, orally and in writing. Knowledge and skill sufficient to analyze conflicting data and summarize recommendations and policy changes, while ensuring consideration of various points of view and specifying the reasons for acceptance, upon rejection of a specific input. Significant experience preparing studies and reports which address complex international, political, military, economic, and security issues. Ability to multitask and flexibility necessary to change directions and course correct. Ability to work with individuals from different cultures and backgrounds. Entry/Developmental: ... involves learning and applying fundamental skills and concepts using established procedures and standard practices to work problems of limited scope based on detailed instructions from the supervisor or instructor. Full Performance: ... involves independently performing the full range of non-supervisory duties appropriate for the designated Work Category. Analysis and Production: ... involve the preparation of a finished intelligence product from information obtained and processed from one or more intelligence sources in support of customer requirements. Collection and Operations: ... involve the collection and reporting of information obtained from intelligence sources by various means, including human and technical means, as well as occupations involved in intelligence operations, and technical support of collection and operations. Processing and Exploitation: ... involve the conversion of information collected from various intelligence sources into a form that can be analyzed to produce an intelligence product. Please read the following important information to ensure we have everything we need to consider your application: It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit appropriate documentation prior to the closing date. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant experience as it relates to this Joint Duty assignment opportunity announcement. Be clear and specific when describing your work history since human resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Your application will be rated based on your resume. Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (Include series and grade of Federal Job) Duties (Be specific in describing your duties) Name of Federal agency Supervisor name, email, and phone number Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)