Political Specialist

Announcement Number:
London-#####-019
Hiring Agency:
Embassy London
Position Title:
Political Specialist - Open to: All Interested Applicants / All Sources
Open Period:
04/17#####4 -05/1#####24
Format MM/DD/YYYY
Vacancy Time Zone:
GMT
Series/Grade:
LE#####605 8
Salary:
GBP £77,310/Per Year
Work Schedule:
Full-time - Full Time (40 hours per week)
Promotion Potential:
LE-8
Duty Location(s):
1
in
London, UK
Telework Eligible:
No
For More Info:
HR Sect#####0000 #####
Overview
Hiring Path:
• Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
For USEFM - FP is 05. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.For All Interested Applicants / All Sources - LE-80 salary
Security Clearance Required:
Public Trust - Background Investigation
Appointment Type
Permanent
Appointment Type Details:
Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period
Marketing Statement:
We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees
before you apply.
Summary:
The work schedule for this position is: Full Time (40 hours per week)Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Supervisory Position:
No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No
As the Political Specialist for the Political-Military Unit within the Political Section, the incumbent will be responsible for drafting daily reports, cables and other products to inform Embassy leadership and Washington staff on UK foreign policy and security sector developments.Duties will include: building and maintaining contacts within the UK government, think tanks, and private industry; organizing and attending embassy representational functions for key contacts and designing programs for visiting U.S. officials; providing detailed briefings to Political officers on all aspects of UK foreign, security, and defense policy; attending and reporting on defense and security briefings, think tank events, conferences, and private sector events; and facilitating the Ambassador's or Deputy Chief of Mission's (DCM) participation in events organized by the political section, drafting correspondence and remarks for the Ambassador, DCM and Political Minister-Counselor as needed.EXPERIENCE: Minimum 5 years experience as a foreign, security, or defense policy professional in government, parliament, think tank, media, or academic fields.Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.JOB KNOWLEDGE: Must have thorough working knowledge of the UK political system, and, a strong working knowledge of UK current affairs and history.Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: Minimum 5 years experience as a foreign, security, or defense policy professional in government, parliament, think tank, media, or academic fields.Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.JOB KNOWLEDGE: Must have thorough working knowledge of the UK political system, and, a strong working knowledge of UK current affairs and history.Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.
Education Requirements:
University Degree in or in combination of the following: Politics, International Relations, International Development, International Security, or an equivalent academic qualification.Please address this factor in your ERA application under Education.
Evaluations:
LANGUAGE:Fluent English; speaking/reading/writing, may include the ability to translate (this maybe tested)Please address this language requirement in your ERA application.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.The U.S. Mission to UK values a workforce of different backgrounds, cultures, and viewpoints. We strive to create a welcoming environment for all and we invite applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Qualifications:
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.
Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in UK may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits:Bi-weekly salary paymentsMerit Based Compensation (Performance Related Pay awards)Private Medical Insurance and Life Insurance PlansEmployee Assistance ProgramAnnual and Sick LeaveUK and U.S. paid public holidaysSeason Ticket Loan (Transportation)Training opportunities & personal developmentOn-site GymFor EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.
Benefits:
Agency Benefits:
Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in UK may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits:Bi-weekly salary paymentsMerit Based Compensation (Performance Related Pay awards)Private Medical Insurance and Life Insurance PlansU.S. Embassy Group Personal Pension PlanEmployee Assistance ProgramAnnual and Sick LeaveUK and U.S. paid public holidaysSeason Ticket Loan (Transportation)Training opportunities & personal developmentRestaurant facilityOn-site GymOn-site Metro BankFor EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.
Other Information:
HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:1. AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*2. AEFM / USEFM3. FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights *** IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”),Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link .
All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a non-sensitive clearance.To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.
How to Apply:
All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a non-sensitive clearance.To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.
Required Documents:
To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.All Applicants:• Residency and/or Work Permit• Degree (not transcript)• Degree with transcript• Language Scores (if available)• Driver’s License• Certificate or LicenseEligible Family Member Applicants:• Copy of Sponsor's Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)• Passport copy• DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)• SF-50 (if applicable)
Next Steps:
Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.For further information - the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in UK.
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