INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP SPECIALIST (TITLE 32)

Army National Guard Units; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Army National Guard Units seeks an INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP SPECIALIST (TITLE 32) to plan, coordinate, and execute the State Partnership Program with a foreign partner nation. You will work with U.S. and partner nation officials, NATO structures, and DoD/DoS coordination frameworks.

The role requires high attention to protocol, diplomatic liaison, and the development of multi-year plans with senior government partners. This civilian position supports national guard international engagements.

Qualifications

• For GS-11, must have Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute the State Partnership Program (SPP) between the National Guard of a state and the foreign partner nation.
• Develop, coordinate, and obtain approval for the five-year SPP plan based on requests from the U.S. Ambassador, partner MoD, and geographic CINCs.
• Maintain liaison with the partner country through the Military Liaison Team and Defense Attaché Office.
• Coordinate visits, including Familiarization Visits, and ensure strict protocol considerations.
• Serve as the focal point for joint and combined military exercises between the state and partner nation.

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education

Job description

INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP SPECIALIST (TITLE 32)

• Hiring Agency: Army National Guard Units

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP SPECIALIST (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D0981P01 and is part of the IL JS, National Guard.

Key Responsibilities

As a INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP SPECIALIST (TITLE 32), GS-0301-11, you will plan, coordinate, and execute the State Partnership Program (SPP) initiative between the National Guard of a state and the foreign area partner nation. Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list: Plan, coordinate, and execute the State Partnership Program between the state and the partner country.

Ensure all actions taken are within the framework, support of, and in concert with international agreements such as the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Charter on a distinctive partnership. Develop, coordinate, and obtain approval for the five year SPP plan based on requests from United States (U.S.) Ambassador to partner country, partner country's Ministry of Defense, and geographic Commander-in-Chief (CINC).

Coordinate and obtain approval through The Adjutant General to NGB, CINC, and where warranted to the Interagency Working Group at Secretary of Defense/Secretary of State level. Maintain continual liaison with the partner country through the Military Liaison Team (MLT) and the Defense Attaché Office stationed in the embassy of the partner nation.

Conceptualize, plan, coordinate, and execute Familiarization Visits to include visits sponsored by the United States America Information Service (USAIS). Attention to detail, as well as strict protocol considerations, is of paramount importance. Coordinate and execute visits to the partner nation by military members and civilian personnel. Coordinate with the U.S.

State Department, Department of Defense (DoD), NGB, Commander in Chief of European Command (CINCEUR), embassy staff of both the U.S. and partner nation, and U.S. Transportation Command when military air is utilized for all aspects of the event. Serve as the focal point for joint and combined military exercises between the state and the partner nation, which may include other state's partner nations, both in the U.S. and overseas.

In conjunction with the state command structure and the member nation's military leadership, the SPPC develops scenarios for deployment of the State National Guard soldiers and airmen.

Requirements & Education

If you are using Education to qualify for this position, for a GS-11 position you must have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. You must provide a copy of your OFFICIAL transcripts to support your Educational claims.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Army National Guard Units, Department of the Army.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $74678 – $97087/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2027-04-13.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Nguard' hiring path.

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