CHIEF OF OPERATIONS, DEFENSE ATTACHE SERVICE at Department of Defense

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Duties

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Requirements

All applicants must be U.S. citizens and are subject to a thorough background inquiry.

Qualifications

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JOINT DUTY CREDIT: All DIA executive level positions require Joint Duty credit. Work experience which qualifies for joint duty certification under Intelligence Community Directive 601. Qualifying experience requires at least 12 months of satisfactory performance at a pay grade of at least GS-11 (or equivalent) after 11 September 2001 in positions such as: prior military service; a detail, rotational, or temporary assignment to another agency in the Intelligence Community or equivalent experience in the private sector, academia, or other Federal or state agencies. Note: Applicants without Joint Duty credit may apply for the position and can be considered. If selected, a waiver would be required prior to final appointment or provide proof of Joint Duty qualifying experience. AUTHORITY: This position is a Defense Intelligence Senior Level (DISL) position. DIA has the authority to establish and staff these positions through PL 104-201. CITIZENSHIP, BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, AND PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING/AGREEMENT: All DISL candidates must be U.S. citizens able to obtain a Top Secret clearance and are subject to a thorough background inquiry. Information obtained during this inquiry will be considered in the selection decision. Selectees for DISL positions are also subject to mandatory testing for illegal drug use prior to appointment, and may be subject to polygraph examinations. DISL employees will sign an agreement not to disclose, in any fashion, classified information to unauthorized persons. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Applicants selected for this position must successfully complete a one-year probationary period in conjunction with the appointment at the DISL level. (Applicants selected from outside of DCIPS are also subject to the completion of an additional one-year probationary period [two years total] associated with their initial appointment to the Agency.) MOBILITY AND DEPLOYMENT: Organizational, functional and geographical mobility is highly desirable for senior civilians. It can add breadth and depth to the member’s experience along with greater challenges and responsibilities. REQUIRED DISCLOSURE: This position is covered under the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (P.L. 95-521). Incumbents of this position will be required to file an Executive Branch Public Financial Disclosure Report (SF-278) with the DIA Office of General Counsel. THE EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM: Applicants with family members who have special needs, as defined by DoD Instruction 1315.19, “The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)”, are encouraged to review Sections 5.2 and 5.3 for information on the requirements of this instruction related applicants for employment with DIA. The availability of medical care and specialized educational requirements for family members with special needs will be determined during the Permanent Change of Station (PCS) medical screening process. RELOCATION COSTS: Relocation expenses in connection with a permanent change of station may be authorized in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations and at agency discretion. GOVERNMENT ETHICS: DIA is committed to maintaining an ethical culture and upholding the high standards for ethical government conduct. As a DIA Employee, you will be subject to the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch as well as the criminal