Director, DSCA
Defense Security Cooperation Agency has an opening for a Director, DSCA in Arlington, Virginia, United States. The listing describes it as a full-time, leadership position.
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Defense Security Cooperation Agency has an opening for a Director, DSCA in Arlington, Virginia, United States. The listing describes it as a full-time, leadership position.
The advert names humanitarian as a skill for this role.
Pay stated in the listing: $186,207 - $228,000 per year.
Visa sponsorship is not mentioned. Applicants from outside United States should check the official work permit route before applying.
Dev Global Jobs found this job on USAJobs on Nov 6, 2026; applications close on Nov 20, 2026.
- Employer
- Defense Security Cooperation Agency
- Location
- Arlington, Virginia, United States
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level (from the title)
- leadership
- Pay
- $186,207 - $228,000 per year
- Found
- Nov 6, 2026 on USAJobs
- Closes
- Nov 20, 2026
- Employer text
- 723 words, about 3 min to read
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This job's listed pay is 138% above the benchmark.
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About the role
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EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs) and TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs). However, to meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the ECQS and TQS within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will be disqualified.
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): ECQ 1 - Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.
ECQ 2 - Driving Efficiency: This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. ECQ 3 - Merit and Competence: This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
ECQ 4 - Leading People: This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.
ECQ 5 - Achieving Results: This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): 1. Expert knowledge of U.S. Defense, Foreign, and National Security Policy, with demonstrated expertise in managing and executing Title 10 and Title 22 security assistance and security cooperation programs (e.g., Foreign Military Sales and Building Partner Capacity). 2.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain executive-level contacts across the Department of State, Congress, National Security Council, military departments, combatant commands, and senior foreign government officials to advance strategic security cooperation initiatives. DoW Joint Enterprise-Wide Experience Statement: In addition, DoW requires an Enterprise Perspective.
This individual must have the ability to apply a broad point of view and an awareness and understanding of individual or organizational responsibilities in relation to DoW or government-wide strategic priorities is required. Executives must demonstrate the ability to work with internal and external partners to support national security objectives. This perspective is typically gained through a variety of diverse work experiences. A separate narrative statement is not required.
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This position is part of the Department of War, Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA). DSCA is responsible for planning, coordinating, administering, and supervising Department of War (DOW) programs for transfer of defense articles, services, and technology, by sale or grant to foreign governments and international organizations.
These programs include Foreign Military Sales (FMS) under which defense articles and services are sold to foreign countries or international organizations, Foreign Military Financing (FMF) under which grants or loans are provided to foreign countries for financing of FMS or direct commercial contracts with U.S. industry, International Military Education and Training (IMET) under which financial assistance is provided to foreign students attending U.S. military schools, and Humanitarian Assistance and Demining (HAID) and Overseas Humanitarian Disaster and Civic Aid (OHDACA), as well as other Title 10 security cooperation authorities (section 332 and 333 authorities), under which support is provided to foreign governments..
01DUTIES
In accordance with US Code, Title 10, Section 382, is responsible for the execution and administration of all security cooperation programs and activities of the DoW involving the provision of defense articles, military training, and other defense-related services by grant, loan, cash sale, or lease. Directs, administers, and provides DoW-wide security cooperation administration and execution guidance.
Plans, manages, and directs DSCA, its subordinate elements, and all assigned resources, including by setting organization goals and priorities, allocating organizational resources, and managing internal relationships. Oversees and exercises overall management responsibility for the Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU), which provides consolidated Security Cooperation training and education for the Security Cooperation Workforce and the broader Security Cooperation enterprise.
Represents the interests of the Secretary of War and the Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment (USW(A&S)) in security cooperation matters. Manages the Defense Security Cooperation Service (DSCS), which manages the manning, training, and administrative support for military and civilian Security Cooperation Offices around the world.
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