SAF/IA Embassy Readiness Training Program

This SkillBridge position provides embassy-focused administrative training for transitioning personnel preparing for attaché, Security Cooperation Organization (SCO), or interagency support assignments. Training includes comprehensive instruction on embassy administrative processes, diplomatic protocol, interagency coordination, representational duties, crisis response, personal security, and emergency preparedness. Participants will complete the existing Joint Military Attaché School (JMAS) Training Program and the Department of State's Foreign Affairs Counter Threat (FACT) course.

ABOUT THE JOB

This SkillBridge position provides embassy-focused administrative training for transitioning personnel preparing for attaché, Security Cooperation Organization (SCO), or interagency support assignments. Training includes comprehensive instruction on embassy administrative processes, diplomatic protocol, interagency coordination, representational duties, crisis response, personal security, and emergency preparedness. Participants will complete the existing Joint Military Attaché School (JMAS) Training Program and the Department of State's Foreign Affairs Counter Threat (FACT) course.

RESPONSIBILITIES✨

• Embassy-focused administrative training for transitioning personnel.
• Comprehensive instruction on embassy administrative processes, diplomatic protocol, interagency coordination, representational duties, crisis response, personal security, and emergency preparedness.
• Completion of the Joint Military Attaché School (JMAS) Training Program and the Department of State's Foreign Affairs Counter Threat (FACT) course.

QUALIFICATIONS✨

• Active Duty, with family members assigned to embassy position.
• U.S. citizen.
• SkillBridge-eligible candidate within 180 days of separation.
• Ability to meet JMAS/FACT security and clearance requirements.
• Commander concurrence.
• Interest in embassy operations, interagency coordination, or administrative support roles.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY

Active Duty, with family members assigned to embassy position, U.S. citizen• SkillBridge-eligible candidate within 180 days of separation• Ability to meet JMAS/FACT security and clearance requirements• Commander concurrence• Interest in embassy operations, interagency coordination, or administrative support roles

ELIGIBLE SERVICE BRANCHES

US Air Force, US Army, US Coast Guard, US Marine Corps, US Navy, US Space Force

BENEFITS✨

• Embassy administrative workflows and scheduling.
• Interagency coordination within a Country Team.
• Representational duties and diplomatic protocol.
• Crisis response and emergency action procedures.
• Personal security and surveillance detection.
• Federal employment readiness and USAJobs navigation.
• Foreign Affairs Counter Threat (FACT) Completion Certificate.
• Joint Military Attaché School (JMAS) Training Program Completion Acknowledgment.

OTHER

Learning Outcomes / Skills Gained:• Embassy administrative workflows and scheduling• Interagency coordination within a Country Team• Representational duties and diplomatic protocol• Crisis response and emergency action procedures• Personal security and surveillance detection• Federal employment readiness and USAJobs navigationCredentials / Certificates Provided:• Foreign Affairs Counter Threat (FACT) Completion Certificate (Issued by the Department of State Foreign Affairs Security Training Center)• Joint Military Attaché School (JMAS) Training Program Completion AcknowledgmentPost-Training Employment Pathways:• Embassy administrative support roles• Community Liaison Office (CLO) roles• Department of State (DOS) regional bureaus• SAF/IA staff support• COCOM international engagement offices• Federal civil service (GS-0301/0303/0318 series)• Defense contractor roles supporting overseas missions