Dean, College of Strategic Security Cooperation

AD-1701-09, Billet 447

Defense Security Cooperation Agency

Defense Security Cooperation University

College of Strategic Security Cooperation

Duty Location: Arlington, VA

This position is in the Department of Defense (DoD), Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU), College of Strategic Security Cooperation (CSSC), located at Arlington, VA.  This is an Excepted appointment for an initial three years, which may be renewed every one, two or three years, indefinitely.

DSCA's mission is to advance U.S. national security and foreign policy interests by building the capacity of foreign partners in order to encourage and enable allies and partners to respond to shared challenges.

DSCU is the DoD’s center of intellectual life for Security Cooperation (SC). DSCU delivers the education, training, research, and analysis to the U.S. Security Cooperation Workforce and the institutional capacity building to our allies and partners to meet the current and future global security cooperation mission. 

DSCU supports DSCA’s congressionally directed mission of training, educating, and providing for the long-term development of the SC workforce and enabling partner nations (PNs) to effectively and responsibly manage their security institutions. Through the work of DSCU, U.S. and PN personnel become SC community practitioners and responsible, effective members of security establishments committed to the rule of law, civilian control over the military, and respect for democracy and international human rights.

The College of Strategic Security Cooperation educates the security cooperation workforce and other members of the security cooperation enterprise to think creatively and critically in applying security cooperation to support national security and foreign policy objectives.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic, and talented individual with expertise and significant experience to work within the following area:

The Dean performs the following additional duties within the assigned area of expertise:

• Responsible for the implementation of the College’s educational policies and procedures necessary to achieve the academic objectives of DSCU.
• Provides leadership and oversight for all aspects of the college’s programs, including academics, accreditation, finance, planning, student affairs, enrollment, advancement, and other key areas.
• Defines and justifies short- and long-range requirements (i.e., to include staff and budget needs).
• Selects and/or approves the selection of staff and performs related managerial duties.
• Recommends studies to be conducted and serves as a resource to study efforts based on an in-depth understanding of the DSCA’s and DSCU’s missions.
• Provides expert advice, assistance, and recommendations to DSCA/OSD executives and other defense officials.

QUALIFICATIONS: Your resume must support all of the following requirements to be considered for the position. Please ensure transcripts reflecting a conferred earned-terminal degree/doctorate degree are also provided with your application:

1. Earned-terminal degree/doctorate from a regionally accredited institution of higher education (or international equivalent) in an appropriate discipline such as international relations, economics, foreign affairs, history, or a related field that supports DSCU’s programming, research, and analysis.
2. Ten or more years’ experience in topics relevant to security cooperation/institutional capacity building/irregular warfare that align with OSD-Policy priorities.
3. Experience in leadership, management, strategy, or planning tasks in government, military, private sector, or academia.
4. Documented intellectual contributions to scholarship through publications in peer reviewed journals/presses.
5. Experience developing and revising instructional or advising content or materials.
6. Teaching experience and/or experience advising senior leaders.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must be a United States Citizen.
• Must be able obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment and random drug testing.
• Must be able to work other than normal hours, which may include evening, weekends, and/or holidays and/or overtime.
• Must be able to travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• 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.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Salary will be based on commensurate experience, demonstrated ability, and education.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized.
• A one year probationary period may be required.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications will be accepted from September 4, 2024, through November 3, 2024 at midnight EST. Please apply through this HERC system or through the Defense Security Cooperation Agency email address at dsca.ncr.adm-tm.mbx.dscu-ad-resume-submission@mail.mil

In the subject line on the email, reference the job announcement number:  DSCA-447-2024

To ensure full consideration, please submit:

• A statement of interest and a CV/resume that support the qualifications described in this announcement, illuminates professional expertise, cyber expertise, and relevant research and publications. Names and contact information for references may be requested later.
• A copy of your terminal degree transcript is required. We will accept an unofficial transcript during the application process; however, you must provide an official transcript before a contingent offer can be extended.
• If you are a current Federal Employee, we will need a current copy of your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. Please redact Personal Identifiable Information (i.e., SSN, DOB).
• If applicable, veteran’s documentation (signed DD-214 (member 4 copy), SF-15, VA letter, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other acceptable documentation.)

The HERC system only allows you to send three documents. Any additional documents can be sent to the e-mail address below. In the subject line on the email, reference the job announcement title and number: DSCA-447-2024

Please address any questions and application/e-documents to:

Defense Security Cooperation Agency

c/o dsca.ncr.adm-tm.mbx.dscu-ad-resume-submission@mail.mil

We will only accept electronic submissions.

NOTE: IF YOU ARE A VETERAN, Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, we strongly encourage you to indicate if you are a veteran in your application when applying to DSCU positions and you must provide a copy of your signed DD-214 (member 4 copy), SF-15 sf15.pdf (opm.gov), VA disability rating letter, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other acceptable documentation.

Are you a current active-duty service member? If yes, you are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). Please note: you will be ineligible for consideration if your statement of service is not submitted with your application or it shows an expected discharge or release date greater than 120 days from the date of the submission of the certification.

PLEASE REVIEW THE BELOW LINK FOR OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS needed for proof of eligibility:

https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/FourthEstateRequiredSupportingDocumentation%2011-16-2020.pdf?ver=Lgkkn1HW9a8is7V2lyCS2Q%3d%3d

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Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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• Disability Employment - Reasonable Accommodations (OPM)
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The Defense Security Cooperation Agency is an equal opportunity employer. For additional information about DSCA and DSCU, please refer to the website at https://www.dsca.mil/ and https://www.dscu.mil/

About Defense Security Cooperation Agency

DSCA’s mission is to advance U.S. national security and foreign policy interests by building the capacity of foreign security forces to respond to shared challenges. DSCA leads the broader U.S. security cooperation enterprise in its efforts to train, educate, advise, and equip foreign partners.Organization Type: Government Agency DSCA delivers effective, enduring, and timely partner capabilities that advance U.S. national security and foreign policy interests.

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