FOREIGN DISCLOSURE OFFICER

Summary You will serve as a FOREIGN DISCLOSURE OFFICER in the DOCTRINE AND INNOVATION DIRECTOR THIRD SUBDIVISION of NAVINFOWARDEVCEN NORFOLK. Responsibilities You will plan, schedule, coordinate, execute, and monitor the effectiveness of the Foreign Disclosure (FD) program. You will devise and execute policy and procedures concerning the National Disclosure Policy (NDP), foreign visits and certifications, and multinational programs, projects, and ventures. You will serve as a negotiator, representative, and an authoritative source on NDP issues and revisions. You will recommend, interpret, and apply the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DOD’s) and the Department of the Navy’s (DON’s) policies. You will provide guidance on U.S. classified military information (CMI) and controlled unclassified information (CUI) disclosure and release to foreign recipient. You will ensure that each release is consistent with the command’s Delegation of Disclosure Letter (DDL) and the National Disclosure Policy Manual (NDP-1). You will control and influence international security and a wide range of other factors that affect foreign partner participation in operations and exercises. You will develop and maintain a competent disclosure program requiring coordination with, and training for, the command’s numerous foreign disclosure representatives (FDRs). You will initiate actions, receive requests from various divisions, and review materials to determine if all disclosure criteria are met. You will determine the propriety of the disclosure of information to foreign governments. You will assist in the management, development, revision, and maintenance of Naval IW doctrine. You will ensure naval doctrine is current and compatible with fleet employment and capabilities, and reflects joint, multinational, and Service doctrine. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience applying expert knowledge of National Disclosure Policy (NDP), DOD, DON, and command policies, regulations, and procedures that govern disclosure of classified information to foreign entities. Experience ensuring the release of classified and controlled unclassified information to foreign recipients consistent with the National Disclosure Policy, disclosure laws, and other pertinent directives. Experience advising command leadership, as required, on the validity of requests; and reviewing documents, pictures, equipment, and data proposed for release. Experience identifying and supporting training opportunities for the commands Foreign Disclosure Representatives to ensure that they are knowledgeable on the process to release information to foreign recipients. Experience assisting with the management, development, revision, prioritization, and maintenance of naval information warfare doctrine and doctrinal publications. Experience conducting research, data collection, and analysis to support the release of information, the development and validation of doctrinal publications, and to capture lessons learned and best practices. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Education There is no education substitution at this grade level. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf This position requires evening and weekend work. PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.