Hybrid Program Manager (Army Security Assistance) at Department of Defense

Program Manager (Army Security Assistance)

Department: Department of Defense

Location(s): Kiev, Ukraine

Salary Range: $90025 - $117034 Per Year

Job Summary: Defense Security Cooperation Service is recruiting for one Program Manager (Army Security Assistance) position. This is a Security Cooperation (SC) position due to the nature of the position's duties and responsibilities.

Major Duties:

• As a Program Manager (Army Security Assistance) you will be responsible for the following duties: Aids BAO's coordination efforts between United States Army Europe (USAREUR), the Ukrainian Army, and Ukraine's General Staff (GS) J7 to support Ukraine's participation in multinational exercises. Facilitates exchange of information and products between acquisition/logistics commands in the United States and Ukraine. Represents Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC) Ukraine at key events, such as Country Management/Program Management Reviews, service- specific Staff Talks, planning conferences, security assistance workshops, etc. Aids in arranging & supervising bilateral exercises/activities between the US and Ukraine to include the Multination Joint Commission (MJC), Executive Committee (EC) and liaison with the Multinational Coordination Cell (MCC). Functions as an advisor/liaison between the DoD and Ukrainian Forces, working to build capacity and improvements in keeping with the interest of the USG and the Ukrainian Government. Incumbent is responsible for generating official correspondence on behalf of US Section.

Qualifications: You must have one year Specialized Experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private/military sector) giving the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position. Experience must be reflected in your resume. Specialized experience required for this position is: Ability to take on roles and responsibilities in order to make decisions and recommendations that can significantly change, modify or reorient the primary security cooperation programs. Ability to master the concepts, principles, practices, laws, and regulations applicable to budget formulations, budget analysis, budget presentation and budget execution relating to security cooperation activities. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: Country/Regional Orientation and Awareness Data Communication Legislation, Policy and Procedure Research Manpower Policy Coordination INFORMATION FOR OVERSEAS: Initial Overseas tour of duty is 36 months, with an option to extend an additional 24 months. You will be required to sign a Transportation Agreement. - Incumbent will be subject to the 5-year foreign area limitation according to the DoDI 1400.25-V1230, dated 26 July2012. - Applicants who are currently stationed overseas, must have enough time to meet the initial tour stated above. Applicants who have returned from an overseas tour, and have not been physically present in the United States (CONUS) or Non foreign area for 2 continuous years, may require a waiver. NOTE: If you have not completed 5 years overseas and return to a CONUS assignment, that time spent overseas counts towards the 5 year limitation, unless you have been in the States for at least 2 continuous years. - Medical Care: Applicants who have family members with special medical needs should ensure that prior to accepting a position overseas their family members' medical needs can be met. Access to care in a military treatment facility may not be available to civilian employees except on a space available basis. Consequently, host nation medical facilities may be the only care available. The availability and level of care at host nation medical facilities will vary by location. - Applicants hired from the Continental United States (CONUS) and their family members (who are US citizens) are required to obtain Official Passports prior to departure to the overseas area. - May be subjected to a variety of environmental conditions typical of the overseas areas in which traveling, to include the potential for exposure to acts of terrorism. - Payment for travel and transportation expenses may be authorized. This includes government paid travel, transportation, shipment and temporary storage of household goods, and possibly other entitlements based upon the JTR and agency policy. You may be required to sign a transportation agreement. Most civilian permanent change of station travel entitlements are taxable. - For additional information on the tax impact, please visit: https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction.html The Following Allowances are authorized: Home Leave: Must complete 24 months of continuous service overseas to use TQSA-temporary lodging, meals, laundry/dry cleaning until permanent quarters are available. (if necessary) FTA-Foreign Transfer Allowance (up to10 days allowed within the United States, temporary lodging based off home of record, if necessary) Post Hardship Differential: 20% of Basic Compensation Danger Pay: 35% of Basic Compensation Embassy housing provided Pay retention may be considered for applicants whose pay would be reduced if selected. Pay retention will NOT be offered as an incentive for employees moving between overseas positions. The agency may not provide Pay retention to an employee who is reduced in grade or pay for personal cause or at the employee's request (therefore when voluntary applying for position that is CLG, Pay Retention is not authorized). - For more information on overseas allowances and benefits, please visit: https://aoprals.state.gov/ SELECTIVE SERVICE REQUIREMENT: For more information please visit https://www.sss.gov

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package as described in REQUIRED DOCUMENTS. Click 'Apply Online' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. 1. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload required documents. 2. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application. 3. Applications must be received by the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To review the status of an application through USAJOBS: 1. Log into your USAJOBS account 2. Click Application Status within your profile to expand your application 3. Locate the job announcement and click the more information link under the Status column for this position. You will be routed to Application Manager. The Details tab displays by default. The Details tab displays comprehensive information about the selected Application Package including: assessment(s) and the status, supporting documents and their status, correspondence sent to you by the hiring agency, and your application processing status. Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d Résumé: If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for the qualifications and referred for selection consideration if eligible.

Application Deadline: 2025-07-28