Job Description
THIS IS A NON-PERMANENT POSITION. YOU DO NOT ACQUIRE COMPETITIVE OR EXCEPTED SERVICE STATUS FROM THIS POSITION.
This Is a Personal Services Contract Position Located In The Office Of Weapons Of Mass Destruction Terrorism (WMDT), Bureau Of International Security And Nonproliferation (ISN), U.S. Department Of State, Washington, DC. The Individual(s) Will Support WMDT Efforts To Integrate Key Policy And Strategic Priorities Into Programming By Serving As a Foreign Affairs Analyst. The Individual(s) Will Focus On The Following Programming Areas
Within the assigned portfolio, the Foreign Affairs Analyst is expected to: represent ISN/WMDT in policy and program meetings to ensure that WMDT assistance conforms with and supports U.S. nonproliferation and counterterrorism initiatives as well as country- or region-specific strategies; staff ISN leadership to participate in NSC-led policy development and coordination meetings; raise awareness with internal and external stakeholders of how WMDT can support key security priorities; staff ISN leadership for international engagements on WMDT issues; and contribute to office-wide improvement initiatives in areas such as diversity and inclusion, distance learning, monitoring and evaluation, and financial management.
Specifically, The Individual(s) Shall
Required Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
Conditions of Employment
U.S. Citizenship is required. Individual must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance. Top Secret/SCI may be required based on specific portfolio needs. Individual must be able and willing to travel, potentially to remote or hazardous locations.
Benefits
Annual and Sick Leave
The Contractor will accrue and request annual and sick leave (paid time off) in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) regulations. For full-time employees, annual leave accrual rates start at 4 hours every biweekly pay period, while sick leave accrual is 4 hours every pay period. Those entering on duty with prior military service and/or federal service can credit their years of service for higher annual leave accrual rates.
The employee will also be paid for federal holidays that fall within their regularly scheduled tour of duty. While serving abroad, the Contractor will also be entitled to all holidays granted by the U.S. Embassy to U.S. citizen Civil Service and Foreign Service employees.
Health & Life Insurance Reimbursement
If eligible: The individual selected will be provided a contribution (reimbursement) of 72 percent against the Contractor’s health insurance premium costs toward either an individual or family policy, provided that such costs may not exceed the maximum U.S. Government contribution for direct-hire personnel as announced annually by OPM. The Contractor will also be provided a contribution (reimbursement) of 50 percent against the actual costs of an individual annual life insurance policy not to exceed $1,000.00 per year.
The Contracting Officer will confirm the individual’s contribution is compliant with the contract requirements prior to submitting for reimbursement. Proof of health and life insurance coverage, including a receipt showing the individual’s payment for coverage, shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer before any contribution is paid.
401K Plan
A non-matching, privately administered 401(k) plan is available through the Department.
Relocation Assistance Available:
None
How To Apply
Please apply through BetterTeam.com and submit the following as a single attachment:
Failure to submit a complete package may disqualify the applicant from consideration.
You will be evaluated against the requirements outlined in this announcement, so your resume and cover letter should demonstrate that you meet the required qualifications above to undertake this position. Your references will only be contacted with your permission following an interview.
State/ISN/WMDT expects to screen and interview candidates within 7 days of close of announcement. ONLY APPLICANTS SELECTED FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED. Offers of employment will be dependent on ability to obtain security clearance through the Department of State’s Diplomatic Security bureau.
There may be unanticipated vacancies that occur during the period of this job posting or soon after its close. Candidates who apply to this announcement may also be provided the same consideration for these vacancies.
Diversity and Inclusion
WMDT works to recruit, retain, develop, empower, and promote employees from diverse backgrounds at all levels. A team with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, including in leadership positions, is crucial to achieving WMDT’s mission.
Note: This is a Personal Services Contract. This is NOT a federal direct-hire position.
THIS ADVERTISEMENT CLOSES ON APRIL 14, 2024.
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