Foreign Affairs Specialist

Air Force Civilian Career Training; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Career Training in the United States seeks applicants for a formal civilian training position established under the PALACE Acquire (PAQ) program. This role is centrally managed by the Air Force Personnel Center, Force Renewal and Development Directorate, and administered by HQ AFPC/DPZ at JBSA-Randolph, TX.

Qualified candidates will have earned a bachelor, master, professional, or doctoral degree within the past two years or will complete by 15 Jun 2026.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic professional principles in foreign affairs.
• Ability to perform entry-level assignments advising or researching international relations.
• Skill in communicating factual and procedural information clearly, orally and in writing.
• Ability to analyze problems and gather data to identify solutions in logistics, international business and program management.
• Ability to plan, organize work and consult effectively with coworkers.

Skills

Foreign affairs knowledge

International relations research

Oral and written communication

Analytical problem solving inlogistcs

Planning and organizing

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

This is a formal Air Force civilian training position, established under the PALACE Acquire (PAQ) program. As such, it is centrally managed by the Air Force Personnel Center, Force Renewal and Development Directorate and administered by the International Affairs Administration Career Field Team, HQ AFPC/DPZ, JBSA-Randolph TX 78150-4530.

Any individual who completed all requirements for a bachelor, master, professional, or doctorate degree from a qualifying educational institution within the previous two years or will complete these requirements by 15 Jun 2026 meets the basic requirement to apply for the Recent Graduate Program; -OR- Any veteran released or discharged from active duty within the previous two years, but due to a military service obligation, was precluded from applying for a recent graduate position during any portion of the two-year eligibility period following completion of applicable degree, and not more than six years have transpired since completing the requirements for the degree. Qualified candidates will be considered in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Pathways Guidelines .

You can also visit: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/index-Standards.asp for additional qualification standards.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. 1. Knowledge of the basic professional principles, concepts and practices used in the departmental formulation and direction of foreign affairs of the government or in the study and disposition of information bearing on international relations.
2. 2.Skill in applying basic principles, concepts and practices of foreign affairs sufficient to perform entry-level assignments in work associated with advising or performing research in international relations.
3. 3. Skill in communicating factual and procedural information clearly, orally and in writing.
4. 4. Ability to analyze problems to identify significate factors, gather pertinent data and recognize solutions in the areas of logistics, international business and program management.
5. 5. Ability to plan and organize work and consult effectively with co-workers.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.