The U.S. Mission in Romania is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Air Force and Cyber Program Assistant (Administrative Management Assistant) in the United States Military Group (MILGP) office.

Interested candidates are required to apply on the Embassy's official electronic recruitment platform in order to be considered, by following the external application link or by checking out our website: https://ro.usembassy.gov/jobs/

Requirements:

All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a:

• Public Trust security clearance.

All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.
Education Requirements:

University degree in international relations, international business, public policy, or business administration required.

Experience:

Minimum 2 years of program and office management experience is required.

Language:

Fluent English speaking/reading/writing, may include the ability to translate. This may be tested.

Fluent Romanian speaking/reading/writing, may include the ability to translate. This may be tested.

Job Knowledge:

General knowledge of program management principles, including tracking, monitoring, and reporting on complex, multi-stakeholder programs. Familiarity with budget formulation, monitoring, and financial tracking practices in a government or defense context. Experience with document management systems and maintaining centralized filing systems. Proficiency in drafting official correspondence, including memoranda, talking points, briefings, and reports. Ability to prepare agendas, curricula, and logistics plans for conferences and workshops. Proficiency in standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite) for drafting documents, managing spreadsheets, and preparing presentations. This may be tested.

Skills And Abilities:

Good interpersonal skills; ability to work with others; must be able to work independently and under supervision/direction. Must be able to anticipate problems and think of creative and effective solutions. Must have good organizational abilities and be able to prioritize tasks effectively while working under pressure. Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Must be able to travel outside the country, must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, and must obtain and maintain the ability to drive (independently) U.S. Military Group-assigned government vehicles. Must have had a driver’s license for a minimum of 5 years.

Officer-level FSN in the U.S. Military Group responsible for providing assistance in developing, implementing, and managing a broad range of Air, Space & Cyber Foreign Military Sales (FMS) acquisition cases under the auspices of the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency's Security Cooperation Program. Provides interface between international Security Cooperation Program offices of three U.S. military services and the general staffs at the headquarters of the Romanian military services and Romanian National Armaments Directorate organizations for procurement of air, land, and sea armaments. Assists with the management of over $16B in Foreign Military Sales forecasled lo increase by more than 50% over the next 5 years; $100M annually in Title 22 grants; up to $150M annually in Title 10 grants; the U.S. Military Academies program; the Golden Sentry End Use Monitoring Program; and the George C. Marshall Center program. Maintains direct working relationships with senior officials throughout the Ministry of Defense and the entire Romanian military establishment in order to conduct Security Cooperation activities in concert with the organization, training, equipping, modernization, and employment of Romanian military forces. Ensures compliance with the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (as amended) and the Arms Export Control Act.

The U.S. Mission offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for local employees.

• Pro-rated Christmas Bonus (13th month salary)

• Performance related Awards

• Performance related annual increases (merit-based compensation system)

• Local and American paid holidays

• Annual and Sick Leave

• Alternate Work Schedule

• Medical reimbursement plan (per family member)

• Free access to the on-site Gym

• Training opportunities (virtual and abroad)