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$143,913 – $187,093
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This role leads the design and execution of staffing strategies for security cooperation programs across U.S. embassies worldwide, analyzing manpower needs and developing policies to support military and civilian personnel deployed in those missions. It suits experienced analysts comfortable with complex federal workforce planning, policy development, and stakeholder engagement in a defense and diplomatic context.
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What they ask for
Required
- One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13 in federal manpower planning or force structure analysis
- Experience integrating manpower requirements into programming and budgeting processes
- Experience conducting workload and organizational structure studies
- Experience measuring workforce posture and evaluating policy impact
- DoD Security Cooperation Workforce Certification (Proficiency Level 3 within two years)
- At least one year of security cooperation work experience with performance rating of 3 or better