International Partnership Specialist

Army National Guard Units • Salem, OR

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About The Position

This National Guard position is for an International Partnership Specialist, GS-0301-12, in the Oregon National Guard Joint Force Headquarters. The role plans, coordinates, and executes State Partnership Program (SPP) initiatives between the National Guard and a partner nation. It is responsible for developing statewide SPP plans, policies, and procedures; preparing training plans; and providing staff-level planning and assistance to achieve training and readiness objectives. The incumbent provides guidance and team leadership to Title 5 and Title 32 employees and manages SPP functions supporting state Army or Air National Guard operations, training, and readiness. The role also fosters collaboration among service providers and customers to meet state National Guard requirements.

The incumbent develops and coordinates the annual campaign plan between the state and partner country, based on guidance from the Chief of Mission, Geographic Combatant Command, National Guard Bureau, and The Adjutant General. The plan must align with international partnership agreements, address requests from U.S. and partner-country authorities, build partnership capacity across a broad range of cooperation, and be submitted annually to the National Guard Bureau. The incumbent also engages state and other government agencies in developing and carrying out the plan.

The position researches, analyzes, develops, and writes annual budgets supporting the first year of the campaign plan and enabling multiyear fiscal planning. Budget requests must be justified, accounted for, and submitted on time; forecasts are expected to be within 95% accuracy of actual expenditures.

The incumbent maintains liaison with the partner country through the Bilateral Affairs Officer and Defense Attaché Office, when available, and plans and executes senior executive visits and other delegations. Responsibilities include coordinating visits to and from the partner nation with military and civilian participants, U.S. and partner-country embassy staff, the State Department, Department of Defense, National Guard Bureau, combatant commands, and U.S. Transportation Command when military air transport is used. Other duties may be assigned. The position requires National Guard membership and is open to Oregon Army and Air National Guard officers within the specified rank range.

Requirements

• Must be a current Oregon Army or Air National Guard officer, within the eligible military assignment requirement.
• Must hold a minimum rank of MAJ/O-4 and no higher than LTC/O-5.
• Must meet general and specialized experience requirements, including knowledge of administration, management principles, and organizational direction, coordination, and control.
• Must have experience, education, or training providing general knowledge of organization, management, and administration, including compiling reports and communicating information through person-to-person contacts.
• Must have progressively responsible experience demonstrating the ability to provide technical guidance and assistance in the relevant or comparable work.
• Must have experience using computer and automation systems.
• Must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, including program or managerial experience related to the position or comparable work.
• Must have experience developing and recommending policy; organizing and carrying out programs; and evaluating and recommending operational changes.
• Must have supervisory, staff, or technical experience involving study, analysis, or evaluation leading to improved managerial or administrative policies, practices, and procedures.
• Must have experience preparing written communications and oral presentations.
• Must attain Department of Defense Security Cooperation Workforce (SCW) certification and complete associated continuous learning requirements.
• Must have at least one year of successful security cooperation work experience with a performance appraisal rating of 3 or better for Proficiency Level 2 requirements.
• Must complete DoD SCW Practitioner-level certification requirements within two years of entering the security cooperation position and complete 60 hours of continuing education every two years.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be registered for Selective Service if applicable to male applicants born after December 31, 1959.
• Must participate in direct deposit.
• Must satisfy federal employment suitability requirements, including a background investigation before appointment.
• Must be able to establish effective professional working relationships and contribute to a cooperative work environment.
• May be required to complete a trial period.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance, if applicable.
• Must not have a qualifying conviction for a crime of domestic violence that disqualifies the individual under the Lautenberg Amendment.
• Must maintain awareness of environmental responsibilities under applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop, write, plan, present, coordinate, and obtain approval for the State Partnership Program campaign plan between the state and partner country.
• Ensure campaign activities align with international partnership agreements and guidance from the Chief of Mission, combatant command, National Guard Bureau, and The Adjutant General.
• Coordinate plan approval through The Adjutant General and relevant National Guard Bureau, combatant command, and interagency channels.
• Engage state, local, and federal agencies and other centers of influence in developing and executing the campaign plan.
• Research, analyze, develop, and write annual budgets supporting the campaign plan; submit justified and accounted-for budget requests on time and forecast budgets within 95% accuracy of actual expenditures.
• Maintain liaison with the partner country through the Bilateral Affairs Officer and Defense Attaché Office, when provided.
• Conceptualize, plan, coordinate, and execute senior executive visits and delegations hosted by the state.
• Coordinate and execute visits to the partner nation by military members and civilian personnel, working with relevant U.S. and partner-country government, military, embassy, and transportation organizations.
• Prepare training plans and provide staff-level planning and assistance to achieve training and readiness objectives.
• Provide subordinate guidance and team leadership to Title 5 and Title 32 employees.
• Plan, organize, manage, and perform SPP functions supporting state Army or Air National Guard operations, training, and readiness.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to eligible employees; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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