Interagency Coordination Specialist (Le&S)

U.S. Northern Command • Peterson AFB, CO

6d

About The Position

The position serves as the senior Law Enforcement and Security (LE&S) Interagency Coordination Specialist and authoritative advisor to United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) leadership on joint interagency integration. It provides strategic direction and expert liaison across Federal, State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial partner organizations to synchronize non-military law enforcement and security capabilities with command operational frameworks.

The specialist advises the Commander, USNORTHCOM, Directorate of Operations leadership, and command staff on interagency LE&S capabilities, statutory authorities, and operational limitations. The role directs integration of LE&S capabilities into USNORTHCOM operational planning, crisis action cells, and contingency execution frameworks, and manages realistic interagency LE&S scenarios for joint command exercises, battle staff training, and strategic working groups. The position is a centrally managed Operations career field role and is designated Special Sensitive, Test Designated, Key, and Mission Essential. It requires a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance. Situational telework only may be available. Travel, overtime, on-call duty, and short- or no-notice recall may be required.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or higher, including experience applying national defense strategies, DoW operational directives, Homeland Defense, DSCA, and ESF-13 frameworks to align civilian law enforcement and security capabilities with joint military operations.
• Expert knowledge of the statutory authorities, jurisdictions, organizational structures, capabilities, and operational limitations of Federal and SLTT law enforcement and security organizations.
• Skill interpreting and applying national defense strategies, DoW operational directives, and emergency management frameworks, including the National Response Framework and National Incident Management System.
• Ability to analyze complex domestic contingencies and operational risks and make authoritative recommendations.
• Ability to establish and sustain strategic partnerships with interagency, governmental, and private-sector stakeholders.
• Ability to influence stakeholders, negotiate consensus, and resolve complex cross-jurisdictional conflicts.
• Skill integrating interagency capabilities into joint planning, developing operational plans and crisis action concepts, and managing multi-agency workflows under demanding timelines.
• Ability to communicate complex operational concepts orally and in writing to varied audiences, including senior military and civilian leaders.
• Obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance.
• Sign an acknowledgment that the position is a Test Designated Position and comply with the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program.
• Agree to Key Position conditions, including removal from the Ready Reserve and not becoming a Ready Reserve member while assigned to the position.
• Meet applicable GS time-in-grade requirements if applying under merit promotion; one year at GS-13 is required for GS-14.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service.
• Be able to perform Battle Roster duties, which may require additional hours and a physical or medical assessment for duty at alternate locations.
• Be available for travel, overtime, on-call duty, and short- or no-notice recall, including evenings, weekends, or holidays, as mission needs require.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior USNORTHCOM LE&S interagency coordination specialist and liaison across Federal and SLTT partner organizations.
• Advise the Commander, USNORTHCOM, Directorate of Operations leadership, and command staff on interagency LE&S capabilities, statutory authorities, and operational limitations.
• Direct operational integration and synchronization of LE&S capabilities into USNORTHCOM operational planning, crisis action cells, and contingency execution frameworks.
• Manage the integration of realistic interagency LE&S scenarios into joint command exercises, battle staff training programs, and strategic working groups.
• Perform Battle Roster functions during exercises, real-world events, or as needed to support mission requirements.
• Build and sustain collaborative relationships, influence stakeholders, negotiate consensus, and resolve cross-jurisdictional conflicts to achieve unity of effort.
• Analyze domestic contingencies and operational risks and formulate recommendations for military commanders and civilian executive authorities.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is described; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
• PCS may be paid if authorized.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed