Foreign Relations And Defense Policy Manager

This position seeks a highly accomplished leader committed to enhancing Federal government efficiency and upholding American foundational principles. The role requires an extensive background in national security and foreign affairs.

• *Key Responsibilities:**
• Enable and support senior officials in internal decision-making, interagency/international deliberations, and Congressional testimony.
• Represent the U.S. Government, leading negotiations with diverse counterparts.
• Lead and manage teams throughout the policy creation, implementation, and evaluation stages.
• Focus areas include defense policy, planning, force posture, resourcing, foreign affairs, and national security.
• *Required Qualifications:**

Applicants must demonstrate experience addressing the following through specific examples in their resume (maximum 2 pages).

• *Technical Qualifications (TQs):**
• **Senior Official Support & Representation:** Proven ability to enable senior officials' activities and successes, including leading negotiations and representing the U.S. Government.
• **Policy Leadership:** Demonstrated experience leading teams through all stages of policy creation, implementation, and evaluation in defense, national security, or foreign affairs.
• *Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs):**
• **ECQ 1: Commitment to Rule of Law & American Founding:** Deep understanding of the U.S. government, dedication to the Constitution, and commitment to public service.
• **ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency:** Strategic resource management, fiscal responsibility, and leveraging technology to enhance operational efficiency.
• **ECQ 3: Merit & Competence:** Demonstrated technical expertise, strong problem-solving skills, agility, and resilience under pressure.
• **ECQ 4: Leading People:** Ability to inspire, develop, and hold teams accountable for high performance; strong executive judgment.
• **ECQ 5: Achieving Results:** Proven ability to achieve individual and organizational goals through strategic thinking, innovation, and operational excellence.
• *Application Instructions:**
• Your resume must clearly detail experience aligning with all TQs and ECQs.
• Resume must not exceed 2 pages; longer resumes will be disqualified.
• Do NOT submit separate narrative statements for ECQs or TQs.
• If currently in SES or SESCDP certified, provide proof of eligibility.