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Ministry of Defense Advisor

Defense Security Cooperation Agency · Department of Defense

Miscellaneous Administration And Program

Salary
$126,384–$164,301/year
Grade
15
Work location
Telework eligible (US)
Schedule
Full-time
Posted
Oct 7, 2026
Apply by
Oct 15, 2026
Category
Miscellaneous Administration And Program

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Summary

This position is part of Department of War. The incumbent will be responsible for serving as the principal Subject Matter Expert (SME) to the Minister/Chief of Defense (MoD/CHOD) and the Commander, Military and Security Authority (MISA) on all aspects of national-level Security operations. Oversees and approves contractor military security SMEs work concerning development of security infrastructure and Mil. security officer training within the MISA, partners Armed Forces, and Mil. installations.

Duties

This position is located in the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), Defense Security Cooperation Service (DSCS). As a Ministry of Defense Advisor you will be responsible for the following duties: Ability to select and apply appropriate evaluation and measurement techniques to determine partner nation's progress, measure Institutional Capacity Building (ICB) accomplishments, and align outcomes with Combatant Command (CCMD) theater campaign goals and DoW policy direction. Mastery Knowledge of interpersonal relations, diplomatic tact, and political-military acumen required to establish credibility and exert peer-to-peer influence within complex, multi-national environments. Possess expert knowledge of ICB core processes (strategy and policy, force management, human resources management, acquisition and logistics, resource management, and defense governance) and the focus areas supporting security cooperation. The ability to work independently, with a high degree of initiative and resourcefulness, to develop solutions to complex and sensitive problems that are not subject to treatment by commonly used methods. The incumbent is recognized as an expert in developing and interpreting guidance on Security program planning and evaluation. The incumbent must be highly original and use sound judgment to formulate, evaluate, and ensure implementation of programs and policies pertaining to Ministry of Defense Advisor (MoDA)/ICB issues.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Certifications Incumbent must attain DoD Security Cooperation Workforce (SCW) Certification and complete related continuous learning requirements in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2017, Title 10 United States Code, Section 384 and Security Cooperation Certification Program 2.0 requirements. Requirements for Proficiency Level 3 -At least 1 year of successful SC work experience with a performance appraisal rating of 3 or better. Incumbent must complete DoD SCW Expert level certification requirements within two years of entering the SC position. In addition, 80 hours of continuing education (CUE) every two years. Selectee or incumbent must be able to obtain the appropriate certification level for their position. This is a DoD Security Cooperation Workforce (SCW) Level 3 Certified position. IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2017, Title 10 United States Code, Section 384 and Security Cooperation Certification Program 2.0 requirements. Candidates must meet the medical and suitability standards both prior to and during employment in this position.

How you will be evaluated

REVIEW OF APPLICATION DOCUMENTS (FOR ALL APPLICANTS): To determine if you meet the qualifications, requirements and quality of experience required for this position, we review your resume, supporting documents and responses to the questionnaire. The score you receive is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the competencies required. If, after this review, we determine that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience we can and will adjust your score to more accurately reflect your qualifications for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully as errors or omissions may affect your rating.

About this listing

Defense Security Cooperation Agency has 5 open listings on the site: all telework eligible. This one is telework eligible, tied to a duty station named in the announcement. See all Defense Security Cooperation Agency listings, or read what fully remote and telework eligible mean.

Advertised pay is $126,384 to $164,301 a year. That covers GS-15 on the General Schedule, where pay also depends on step and locality; how GS pay works.

This announcement is open for 8 days, from Oct 7, 2026 to Oct 15, 2026. Among currently open Miscellaneous Administration and Program postings, the typical advertised window is about 13 days. As of Oct 15, 2026, it closes today.

Who can apply: current competitive-service federal employees, federal employees eligible for career transition programs, veterans and 2 other groups. This announcement is not open to the general public. The announcement's "This job is open to" section has the exact eligibility rules.

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