Interagency Coordination Specialist

U.S. Northern Command•Arlington, VA

14h

About The Position

The position serves as the N&NC Senior Advisor to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and leads interagency coordination in support of Homeland Defense (HD), Homeland Security (HS), and Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA). The incumbent builds and sustains partnerships and integration with interagency organizations; shapes strategic and operational environments to advance N&NC strategies, plans, concepts, requirements, and capabilities; and leads strategic and operational integration and synchronization with DHS and other interagency partners in the National Capital Region. The position is also section chief for the N&NC/WO Interagency Partnerships Division staff and manages civilian and military staff, including Active Duty and Reserve Component personnel. The incumbent represents N&NC interests and equities in senior-level forums and works with Department of Defense, DHS, other federal and non-federal partners on shared mission areas. Duties may include Battle Roster functions during exercises and real-world events, which can require additional duty hours and alternate duty locations. The position requires a Top Secret/Special Sensitive clearance, is designated as a Key position and a Test Designated Position, and may involve travel and situational telework.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Must meet one year of specialized experience at the GS-14 level, or equivalent, including expertise in national interagency and DoD Homeland Defense programs, regulations, policies, and precedents.
Must have expertise in interagency relationships and Homeland Security programs, and in the relationship between Command, DoD, and interagency goals.
Must be able to analyze, plan, organize, and conduct assignments involving significant or controversial issues.
Must have expert knowledge of N&NC roles, missions, authorities, capabilities, and resources relevant to shared mission areas with DHS and represent the command at Flag/General Officer-level forums.
Must have experience leading and managing diverse groups of mid- to senior-level military, civilian, private-sector, and government personnel and partners.
Must meet the applicable one-year GS-14 time-in-grade requirement for the GS-15 level if subject to federal time-in-grade rules.
Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Special Sensitive clearance.
Must comply with the conditions of a Key position, including removal from the Ready Reserve and not becoming a member of the Ready Reserve.
Must refrain from illegal drug use and submit to urinalysis testing if required; must sign an acknowledgment that the position is a Test Designated Position.
Must be able to interact with partners at all levels of government and the private sector, communicate clearly orally and in writing with national-level senior leaders and staffs, and influence, motivate, and adapt leadership approaches.
Must be able to plan, gather, organize, and analyze data; resolve complex or controversial operational or programmatic matters; and share information and staff actions for senior-leader awareness and decision support.
Some TDY and travel away from the normal duty station may be required, using commercial or military aircraft or commercial or government ground transportation.
May be recalled with little or no notice and may be required to work an alternate schedule, overtime, weekends, or holidays.

Responsibilities

Build and sustain Homeland Defense, Homeland Security, and Defense Support of Civil Authorities interagency partnerships and integration.
Shape strategic and operational environments to advance N&NC Homeland Defense and Defense Support of Civil Authorities strategies, plans, concepts, requirements, and capabilities.
Lead and perform N&NC contingency and exercise strategic and operational integration and synchronization with DHS and other interagency partners in the National Capital Region.
Serve as section chief for the N&NC/WO Interagency Partnerships Division staff.
Manage civilian and military staff assigned to the N&NC/WO Interagency Partnerships Division, including Active Duty and Reserve Component personnel.
Represent N&NC interests, positions, and equities in interagency coordination and senior-level forums.
May perform Battle Roster functions during exercises and real-world events.