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FOREIGN AFFAIRS SPECIALIST

Department of the Air Force

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Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.

The primary purpose of this position is to career broadener within the International Affairs career field, managing and supporting a variety of security assistance and cooperation programs.

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Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.

The primary purpose of this position is to career broadener within the International Affairs career field, managing and supporting a variety of security assistance and cooperation programs.

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Location

Few vacancies in the following location:

Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-You may or may not qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Salary $110,401 - $143,523 per year Pay scale & grade

GS 14

Promotion potential None

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 0130 Foreign Affairs

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No

Drug test No Security clearance Secret Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

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• Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number 9X-CB-13034222-005115-TTB Control number 880233100

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Area of consideration is limited to permanent Air Force civilian employees currently serving in the International Affairs (IA), Logistics, or Program Management (PM) Career Fields Only

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DUTY 1:

As a senior Foreign Affairs Specialist and Subject Matter Expert (SME), the incumbent is responsible for a broad range of complex assignments directly supporting the mission of the Directorate/Division/Branch. Serves as a senior expert and advisor to AFSACs leadership on the political, economic, and military implications of engaging with foreign partners on acquisition programs, research and development, and sustainment activities. Analyzes foreign policy, international agreements, and political-military trends to assess their impact on the International Divisions portfolio of programs and recommend strategic adjustments. Develops and recommends command-level positions on security cooperation initiatives, technology transfer, and FMS cases to ensure alignment with U.S. foreign policy and the Divisions objectives. Prepares strategic assessments, background papers, and talking points for Division leadership in support of engagements with foreign delegations, industry partners, and interagency stakeholders.

DUTY 2:

Liaison and Interagency Coordination. Within the scope of the Directorates mission, establishes and maintains effective working relationships with officials in key policy, oversight, and security cooperation organizations, including the Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force for International Affairs (SAF/IA), the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), the Department of State (DOS), the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Combatant Commands (CCMDs), and other U.S. government agencies. Represents the International Divisions equities and coordinates on policy and execution matters in working groups and forums with SAF/IA and other interagency partners. Acts as a key facilitator between program offices and foreign partners to resolve complex and sensitive political-military issues that arise during the life cycle of international programs, ensuring SAF/IA is appropriately informed.

DUTY 3:

Program Planning and Policy Integration. Contributes to the strategic planning of the Directorates future and current programs, providing expert advice on the feasibility and risks associated with new partnership initiatives. Reviews, evaluates, and contributes to the development of command-level policies and procedures that govern the execution of FMS and other international agreements, ensuring they are consistent with SAF/IA policy directives. Analyzes the effectiveness of existing international programs within the Divisions portfolio, recommending strategies for improvement to local leadership and providing feedback to higher headquarters.

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Mobility is a condition of employment. Incumbent must sign an AF-wide mobility agreement.
• Incumbent must be able to attain and maintain the required security clearance.
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• PCS cost will be paid IAW Career Broadening Policy under this agreement.
• Career Broadening positions are managed by AFPC/DPZ and are centrally funded.
• Positions are established specifically to provide developmental experience designed to broaden the skills and/or enhance the leadership perspective of a high-potential, mid-level manager.
• Career Broadening also provides training and developmental opportunities at various organizational levels.
• These assignments offer the qualified candidate a unique assignment in that the candidates brings certain experience to the assignment while gaining new experiences in a different work environment
• TEMPORARY PROMOTION: If the position is filled as a temporary promotion, upon completion of the career broadening assignment, the temporary promotion may lead to permanent promotion without further competition
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• The employee may be required to work overtime and is required to be available to work other than normal duty hours, which may include weekends, evenings, and/or holidays.
• The employee must obtain the appropriate Security Cooperation Workforce Certification 2.0 Development Program level per established timelines and maintain certification through continuous training
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Completion of a master's degree in international Affairs/Relations, Political Affairs, Political Science, or Strategic or related studies is highly desirable.
• Completion of In-Resident Senior Service School program, (i.e. Air War College, National War College; School of Advance Air and Space Studies, School of Advanced Military Studies or School or Advance Warfare School, etc.) is highly desirable

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Professional and Scientific Positions.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems that equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Examples of specialized experience include knowledge of international relations principles, methods, practices, processes, and techniques, US foreign and security policy, along with acquisition programs, research and development, and sustainment programs, expeditionary Air Force and the organization, training, and employment of the various air expeditionary forces, and qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques to develop performance measures.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Applicants must have served at least 52 weeks at the GS-13 or higher grade (or equivalent in an alternate pay system) within the Federal Civil Service to be considered for referral. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

• Knowledge of the organizational and functional responsibilities and operations of an organization.
• Knowledge of advanced concepts and practices of international relations, specifically as they apply to Security Assistance, FMS, and international armaments cooperation.
• Knowledge of the security cooperation enterprise, including the roles and responsibilities of SAF/IA, DSCA, and the processes for developing and implementing FMS cases and other security cooperation programs.
• Ability to analyze complex information to produce actionable recommendations that advance the Directorate/ Divisions strategic objectives.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with high-level officials to represent and advance the Divisions interests.
• Knowledge of the mission, roles, and organizational structures of the Directorate and assigned Division and its relationship to AFMC, AFLCMC, SAF/IA and DSCA and the broader national security enterprise.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

PCS restrictions: An employee selected to make a PCS to a Career Broadening assignment is restricted from making a second PCS for 12 months.

Defense National Relocation Program may or may not be authorized.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Review our benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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Required Documents

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The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.

• Online Application: Questionnaire
• Resume: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on resume requirements can be located under "How To Apply".
• Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees (includes current Air Force employees): You must submit a legible copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, AND a SF-50 reflecting the highest grade held if different from your recent SF-50. The SF-50, block 24 must contain "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "1". Employees eligible under an OPM approved interchange agreement, block 34 may contain a "1" or "2".
• Promotion Consideration: If you wish to be considered as a promotion candidate and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one-year time-in-grade requirements. You will need to provide additional SF-50s which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within-Grade, Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old).

OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS:

Transcripts/Certification/License

Performance Appraisals for Current Federal Civilian Employees - Most recent performance appraisals (dated within last 3 years) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable.

Awards for Current Federal Civilian employees - List any awards received within the last 3 years on the resume.

Note: Applicant must not submit award Notification of Personnel Actions (SF50s).

How to Apply

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The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/07/2026.

To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13034222

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your Resume. If you submit more than one resume, only the most recent will be reviewed. The "most recent" is considered the resume with the latest timestamp.

• Resumes may not exceed two pages. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. Additional information on how to complete or update your resume may be located here.
• For qualification determination your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees may list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume.
• Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy.
• Your name, first and last, MUST be included on your resume.

2. A complete Application Questionnaire

3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name.

4. Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable, which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here.

PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicants responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.

Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.

Agency contact information

Career Broadening Office

Email afpc.careerbroadener.cft@us.af.mil Address AF Career Broadeners

550 C Street W

JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150

US

Next steps

Once your application package is received an acknowledgement email will be sent.

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application.Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility and qualifications for consideration. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.

To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.

If you do not provide an email address, you are responsible for checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS. Hard copy notifications will not be sent to you.

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Required Documents

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The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.

• Online Application: Questionnaire
• Resume: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on resume requirements can be located under "How To Apply".
• Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees (includes current Air Force employees): You must submit a legible copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, AND a SF-50 reflecting the highest grade held if different from your recent SF-50. The SF-50, block 24 must contain "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "1". Employees eligible under an OPM approved interchange agreement, block 34 may contain a "1" or "2".
• Promotion Consideration: If you wish to be considered as a promotion candidate and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one-year time-in-grade requirements. You will need to provide additional SF-50s which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within-Grade, Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old).

OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS:

Transcripts/Certification/License

Performance Appraisals for Current Federal Civilian Employees - Most recent performance appraisals (dated within last 3 years) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable.

Awards for Current Federal Civilian employees - List any awards received within the last 3 years on the resume.

Note: Applicant must not submit award Notification of Personnel Actions (SF50s).

How to Apply

Help

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/07/2026.

To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13034222

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your Resume. If you submit more than one resume, only the most recent will be reviewed. The "most recent" is considered the resume with the latest timestamp.

• Resumes may not exceed two pages. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. Additional information on how to complete or update your resume may be located here.
• For qualification determination your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees may list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume.
• Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy.
• Your name, first and last, MUST be included on your resume.

2. A complete Application Questionnaire

3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name.

4. Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable, which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here.

PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicants responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.

Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.

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Agency contact information

Career Broadening Office

Email afpc.careerbroadener.cft@us.af.mil Address AF Career Broadeners

550 C Street W

JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150

US

Next steps

Once your application package is received an acknowledgement email will be sent.

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application.Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility and qualifications for consideration. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.

To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.

If you do not provide an email address, you are responsible for checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS. Hard copy notifications will not be sent to you.

Expand Hide next steps

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Air Force Civilian Career Training

The mission of the United States Air Force is: To fly, fight, and win ... Airpower anytime, anywhere. To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Global Reach and Global Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

Eligible applicants: Air Force Employee (Current Permanent Competitive Service Career/Career-Conditional Employee and Current Permanent AF DCIPS Employees with Reinstatement Rights to the Competitive Service)

Area of Consideration is limited to permanent internal Air Force employees currently serving in either the International Affairs (IA), Logistics, or Program Management (PM) career field community. All other candidates will be outside the area of consideration.

This assignment is temporary and limited in duration to 36 months. This vacancy announcement is for one formal career broadening opportunity in the International Affairs Career Field. The organizational location of this position USAF, Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Air Force Security Assistance & Cooperation Directorate (WF), Wright-Patterson AFB, OH.

Agency contact information

Career Broadening Office

Email afpc.careerbroadener.cft@us.af.mil Address AF Career Broadeners

550 C Street W

JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150

US

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Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.

The primary purpose of this position is to career broadener within the International Affairs career field, managing and supporting a variety of security assistance and cooperation programs.

Learn more about this agency

Overview

Help

Accepting applications

Location

Few vacancies in the following location:

Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-You may or may not qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Salary $110,401 - $143,523 per year Pay scale & grade

GS 14

Promotion potential None

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 0130 Foreign Affairs

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No

Drug test No Security clearance Secret Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

• Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number 9X-CB-13034222-005115-TTB Control number 880233100

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