INTERAGENCY COORDINATION SPECIALIST

U.S. Northern Command; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 169,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Northern Command in Arlington, VA seeks a strategic leader to build and sustain interagency partnerships across homeland defense, homeland security, and DSCA. The role focuses on shaping environments, plans, and capabilities to advance HD and DSCA strategies.

The position leads interagency integration in the NCR, serves as section chief for the IPD, and manages a mixed civilian/military team. Eligible for telework; salary range $169,279–$220,065 per year.

Responsibilities

• Builds and sustains interagency partnerships across Homeland Defense (HD), Homeland Security (HS), and DSCA.
• Shapes the strategic and operational environments to advance HD and DSCA strategies, plans, concepts, requirements, and capabilities.
• Leads interagency integration in the National Capital Region (NCR) and manages a mixed civilian/military IPD staff.

Job description

• Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information

Key Responsibilities

Builds and Sustains Homeland Defense (HD), Homeland Security (HS), and Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) Interagency Partnerships and Integration. Shapes the Strategic and Operational Environments to Advance N&NC Homeland Defense (HD) and Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) Strategies, Plans, Concepts, Requirements, and Capabilities.

Leads and Performs N&NC Contingency and Exercise Strategic and Operational Integration and Synchronization with DHS and other Interagency Partners in the National Capital Region (NCR). Section chief for the N&NC/WO Interagency Partnerships Division Staff. Manages a team of civilian and military, both Active Duty and Reserve Component, staff members assigned to the N&NC/WO Interagency Partnerships Division (IPD).

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Northern Command, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $169279 – $220065/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-02.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.