RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (DETAILEE)

Introduction: The Wiliam J Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies (WJPC) is the Department of War's premier regional forum offering strategic level defense and security education, research assistance and dialog regarding the development of effective security policy within the Western Hemisphere. The Center's civilian and military graduates and partner institutions comprise communities of influence that work toward a more cooperative and stable international security environment.The Perry Center's mission is to support the community of security and defense professionals in the Americas to pursue collaborative approaches to mutual opportunities and challenges. Through academics, research, and outreach, including ministerial-level consulting, we advance sustainable institutional capacity, strengthen the rule of law and democracy, and promote greater understanding of U.S. policy throughout the Western Hemisphere.

Major Duties: During the detail, the incumbent operates under the general direction and administrative guidance of the Director for Western Hemisphere Affairs, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Western Hemisphere Affairs (DASD(WHA)), who assigns program responsibilities, provides administrative direction, defines success criteria, and directs research priorities. The role involves significant independence in supporting the WJPC mission. Policy Analysis & Advisory Services: Provide policy analysis and advice to DASD(WHA) and other senior DoW officials on political military and other aspects of U.S. defense and security relations with Western Hemisphere countries as assigned, and keep leadership informed of significant developments.

Regional Expertise & Monitoring: Maintain awareness and expertise on current events, political and security developments, military and security cooperation, and other developments in the Western Hemisphere that affect U.S. national security interests. Interagency Coordination: Coordinate closely across the Policy enterprise, with other OSW offices and the Military Services, and with the Joint Staff, U.S. Northern Command, the Department of State, the National Security Council Staff, and other Executive Branch partners, and U.S. embassy country teams.

Representation & Communication: Represent WHA at DoW and interagency meetings, and communicate WHA policy perspectives and interests to DoW, interagency, and external audiences. Integrate views and assessments of country representatives on defense issues into U.S. policy considerations and communicate the DoW position on key issues to foreign counterparts. High-Level Engagement Support: Organize and support high-level engagements and meeting between DoW and foreign officials, to include DoW leadership participation in Defense Bilateral Working Group meetings and related subgroup meetings, and in multilateral ministerial-level meetings.

Participate with and advise senior DoW principals during travel, and during meetings with foreign counterparts. Congressional Relations: Prepare and review testimony, responses to questions, and other products for use in DoW engagements with Congress. Provide expert advice, timely updates, and policy guidance through written correspondence, oral presentations, and meetings.

Administrative Support: Coordinates activities to prevent delays and enhance services for WJPC activities. Identifies program resource needs and communicates them to management. Additional Duties: Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement: An earned master's degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline such as international security (defense/war) studies, international relations/affairs, public policy, and/or public management. Official transcripts will be required at time of selection to verify educational requirements are met. Official Transcripts: If the position you are applying for has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications (i.e. you would not qualify without the education obtained), you MUST submit transcripts with your application.

Official transcripts are not required at the time of application outside of what is outlined above; however, official transcripts must be verified PRIOR to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education.

Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements.

You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying or prior to appointment as outlined above. Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities.

Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree.

You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation upon request. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration. For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education

A screening panel will review your resume and narrative answers to the assessment questions to evaluate your qualifications for the position. NDU uses a multi-tier selection process for academic positions. The following questions will be reviewed by the NDU screening panel https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12912290.

The Assessment Questionnaire collects information on your education, training and experience related to the following critical competencies: Criminal History Inquiries- If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency @ [email protected]

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) leads, directs and manages security cooperation programs and resources to support national security objectives that build relationships that promote U.S. interests, build allied and partner capacities for self-defense and coalition operations in the global war on terrorism, and promote peacetime and contingency access for U.S. forces. DSCA has a comprehensive benefits package that includes retirement, social security, and thrift savings; health, life, and long term care insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. DSCA employees enjoy flexible work schedules, transit subsidy, and the opportunity to telecommute.

Background or Security Investigation: This is a Special Sensitive position which requires a background investigation. The individual selected for this position is required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret-SCI security determination to occupy a Special Sensitive position within the agency as a condition of employment. Initial Probationary Period: You will be required to serve an initial probationary period of 18 months.

Reemployed Annuitants: Department of Defense has the authority to hire annuitants without reduction in pay. For more information, go to: http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/1400.25-V300.pdf All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-4434 for assistance.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents below.

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Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload required documents.

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You must re-select your resume and other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

You must provide a complete Application Package which includes: Resume: A two-page maximum resume is required. Applicant guidance on the two page resume requirement may be found at: Learn more about the new resume requirements.

Complete initial Eligibility Questionnaire: Your resume must demonstrate the quality of your work as it relates to the experience requirements outlined in the job announcement. Other Supporting Documents - Refer to the eligibilities section for documents to submit.

NOTE: Transcripts are not required at time of application submission.

Your resume and narrative answers to the hiring criteria will be reviewed by the NDU screening panel to evaluate your qualifications for the position. If selected for an interview, official transcripts will be requested at that time to verify educational requirements are met. Eligibilities Information: The following supporting documents are REQUIRED to verify your individual eligibility status.

Not all will apply for each applicant. They MUST be received by the closing date of the announcement. SF-50: Current and former federal employees, including those currently working for the agency, must submit their SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) reflecting their highest grade held on a permanent basis for at least 52 weeks, tenure, and appointment type.

Failure to provide this document may result in disqualification. If you claim Veteran's Preference:- You must submit a copy of your DD Form-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty", showing the dates of active duty service, type of discharge and the character of service. Alternatively, If you are a current military member in active duty service and do not have a copy of your DD Form-214, you must submit a written documentation (certification) from your branch of service certifying that you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted with your application for this position.

The certification should also include your rank, dates of active duty service and what they condition of discharge is thought to be.- If claiming 10-point preference and/or are a 30% or more Disabled Veteran, you must submit both a DD Form-214 or expected discharge documentation as described above AND a copy of a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or your branch of service certifying the presence of service-connected disability and indicating the percentage of disability- If you are claiming eligibility based on 10-point derived veterans' preference (i.e. a spouse, widow/widower, or parent of a veteran claiming veterans' preference when the veteran is unable to use it), you must also submit a Standard Form 15 (SF-15) "Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference" and any required documents indicated on the SF-15 to substantiate the claimed preference. Other documents identified in the announcement. WARNING: Failure to submit a complete application package including any required documentation by the closing date of the announcement at 11:59 EST, or at the time of application for announcements with an extended closing date, may result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.

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