Foreign Affairs Specialist (Mccain Fellows)

FOREIGN AFFAIRS SPECIALIST (GS-10/11/12)

Join our team as a Foreign Affairs Specialist, contributing to critical international initiatives through in-depth analysis, strategic development, and impactful communication. This role involves researching complex global issues and formulating solutions for senior leadership.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research and analyze a wide variety of international issues to formulate effective solutions.
• Develop and implement long-term strategies to achieve successful outcomes.
• Prepare and deliver clear, concise oral briefings and written correspondence/reports to higher-level managers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

BASIC REQUIREMENTS (One of the following):

• Education: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent 24 semester hours) in International Law and Relations, Political Science, Economics, History, Sociology, Geography, Social/Cultural Anthropology, Law, Statistics, or Humanities.
• Combination: 12 semester hours in one of the above disciplines and 12 semester hours in statistics/quantitative methods.
• Experience & Education: Courses equivalent to a major (24 semester hours) in listed fields, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
• Experience: Four years of experience in foreign affairs, international organizations, or related fields.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (by Grade Level):

For GS-12 Level:

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level (gained in federal or private sector) demonstrating:

- In-depth research and analytical skills for complex problem-solving. - Ability to develop and implement long-term strategies. - Excellent oral and written communication for executive-level briefings and reports.

For GS-11 Level:

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level (gained in federal or private sector) demonstrating:

- Research and analytical skills to formulate solutions. - Strong oral and written communication for briefings and reports.

• or A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education.
• or A combination of specialized experience and education.

For GS-10 Level:

• A Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

• Education must be from a U.S. college or university. Transcripts are required for verification.
• All qualifying experience, including volunteer work (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, professional, philanthropic), will be credited.
• Your resume should clearly document months and hours worked per week for each employment and not exceed two pages.