Victim Advocate

About the opportunity

This position is located with the V Corps Forward SHARP office in Zagan, Poland. It is a 24-month unaccompanied tour assignment. The Victim Advocate provides non-clinical, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented support to adult victims of sexual assault and harassment. Responsibilities include conducting safety and needs assessments, guiding victims on reporting options, maintaining confidentiality, analyzing report data to identify trends, and conducting prevention training for stakeholders. The role requires working under potentially austere conditions and traveling by tactical and non-tactical vehicles. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation for a position in the competitive service.

Salary and benefits

• Salary range: $63,795 – $82,938 per annum
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs authorized
• Potential for recruitment incentive
• Eligibility for foreign area benefits such as Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters and home leave, determined at the time of hire
• Access to military medical and dental facilities on a space-available and reimbursable basis

Who can apply?

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Bachelor's degree or higher in behavioral or social science (e.g., Social Work, Sociology, Psychology) OR a combination of education and experience
• One year of specialized experience providing professional advocacy services to victims of sexual assault/harassment, conducting needs assessments, and performing data analysis
• Must meet qualification requirements and pass a 1-year probationary period

Required documents

• Resume (maximum two pages, including employer name, job title, start/end dates, hours per week, and description of duties)
• Responses to the online questionnaire
• Transcripts (if qualifying based on education)
• Cover letter (optional)
• Most recent Performance Appraisal (if applicable)
• Supporting documentation for preference eligibility (e.g., military orders, marriage certificates, ICTAP documentation)

When to apply

• Application deadline: 2026-09-09 at 11:59 PM EST

How to apply

• Create or log into a USAJOBS account
• Complete the online questionnaire via the provided link
• Upload all required documents, ensuring the resume is two pages or less
• Submit the application package through the USAJOBS portal by the deadline
• Verify application status via the USAJOBS dashboard

Additional information

• This is a 24-month unaccompanied tour.
• Locality pay does not apply in the overseas area.
• Medical and dental care for employees and families is the responsibility of the employee and may be provided by host nation providers.
• The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of PCS entitlements to be taxable.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.