Department of State
This position is located in the office of Chemical and Biological Weapons Affairs (CBW), Bureau of Arms control, Verification and compliance (AVC). The Bureau is responsible within the Department for all matters relating to verification and compliance with international arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament agreements and commitments.
If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to other positions in other Bureaus/Offices in the Department.
Responsibilities
- Leads or participates in bilateral and multilateral consultations overseas with representatives of close allies and other countries. Formulates and prepares formal proposals, statements and assessments.
- Assists in the development of negotiating strategies and tactics; and recommends original substantive approaches on verification and compliance matters to achieve U.S. national security objectives.
- Represents AVC/CBW at backstopping committees, interagency meetings and U.S. delegations to arms control and disarmament negotiations and consultations, engaging on scientific/technical issues and policy issues.
- Advises on and participates in international negotiations and consultations related to technical and scientific aspects of CBW-related arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament agreements and commitments.
- Coordinates with Bureau offices on defining requirements and identifies technologies useful in countering chemical and biological threats.
Travel Required
25% or less – Domestic and Overseas travel may be required
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Requirements
Conditions Of Employment
- Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- One year probationary period, unless excepted by regulation.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
- Statement of Employment & Financial Interest required prior to appointment.
The applicant MUST have at least one year of specialized experience that has equipped them with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience is related to the work of the position and equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal service.Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
- Experience developing and presenting briefings on policy or technical issues related to the areas of arms control, compliance and verification of chemical and biological weapons affairs to high-level agency officials.
- Experience advising on the areas of arms control, compliance and verification of chemical and biological weapons affairs.
- Experience working on interagency projects related to chemical and microbial forensics.
- Experience participating in meetings and/or working groups with decision makers in government on issues related to microbial forensics.
Note: All applicants WILL BE required to submit transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you WILL lose consideration for this position.
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