Support Services Specialist

POSITION DESCRIPTION SUPPORT SERVICES SPECIALIST U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE OFFICE OF THE UNDER SECRETARY FOR POLITICAL AFFAIRS BUREAU FOR NEAR EASTERN AFFAIRS PROGRAM OF TECHNICAL COOPERATION RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA This position is located in the Office of Program Management-Ministry of Interior (PTC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. PTC leads an interagency effort currently including several interagency partners, with the possible addition of other agencies and offices in the future. U.S. Chief of Mission staff working for the program in the Kingdom perform their duties primarily in Saudi facilities. This position is located in PTC, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The incumbent will serve as a Support Services Specialist, reporting to the PTC Director and Deputy through the Management Officer. The incumbent serves as a Support Services Specialist and is responsible for arranging and ensuring the provision of the daily operational support for the organization's activities, management controls, and logistical requirements. The incumbent will be responsible for managing all general services areas and for ensuring effective internal controls. Mandatory Requirements: Work experience as a Support Services Specialist or General Services Officer, or equivalent U.S. Citizenship Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of State issued Medical Clearance Good communication skills in English, both written and oral Demonstrated data visualization and data management experience and skills Ability to effectively work as a team in the resolution of conflicting views to promote cooperation and support for national security objectives Qualification to serve as a Contracting Officer Representative Qualifications One year of specialized experience equivalent to a FS-04 equivalent, with demonstrated knowledge of the methods and procedures for providing or performing a variety of functions and services applicable to the position to be filled. These include: ability to plan, organize, and control work involving diverse activities; ability to gain cooperation and coordinate the work of others; and skill in oral and written communications. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Management Analyst or General Services Officer or Specialist that included study, analysis, or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of managerial or administrative policies, practices, and procedures. U.S. Military experience that included responsibility for directing a variety of support functions, including contracting officer responsibilities and specialized experience in general services administration. At least one year Contract Officer or Contract Officer Representative experience. Qualifications Ability to influence employees to cooperate in the pursuit of common goals. Ability to effectively work as a team in the resolution of conflicting views to promote cooperation and support for national security objectives. Ability to plan and organize activities, prioritize and schedule work, efficiently allocate assigned resources, meet deadlines, work under pressure, and achieve desired results with minimal or no supervision. Ability to identify requirements, establish objectives, develop alternate courses of action based on data-driven analysis and decisions, present policy options, and coordinate execution of policy decisions. Ability to communicate effectively in the English language orally and in writing, defend recommendations, negotiate solutions, and present to senior decision-makers. Experience providing advice and guidance to staff, other agency officials, contractors, and foreign government representatives concerning policies and procedures. Experience analyzing complex issues and experience leading organizational or team actions in accordance with plans, goals, and objectives. Experience working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, and working accurately under pressure and in difficult circumstances. Experience establishing and maintaining effective and constructive working relationships with people of different national and/or cultural backgrounds with respect for diversity.