THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. NEW MEXICO ARMY NATIONAL GUARD NATIONWIDE. All members of the New Mexico Army National Guard or current Active Duty/Reserve military members eligible and wiling to become members of the New Mexico Army National Guard **You may be eligible for a Recruitment OR Relocation incentive per agency's policy. This National Guard position is for a INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP SPECIALIST.

Duties

This position is located in an Army/Air National Guard joint organization. The purpose of this position is to plan, coordinate, and execute the State Partnership Program (SPP) activity initiative between the National Guard of a state and the partner nation or country. This position has overall responsibility for developing statewide plans, policies, and procedures for the participation inthe National Guard State Partnership Program. Additionally, this position has responsibility for preparing training plans and providing staff level planning and assistance to ensure that required training and readiness objectives are achieved. The incumbent provides subordinate guidance and team leadership to Title 5 and Title 32 employees. Incumbent plans, organizes, manages, and performs duties necessary to accomplish State Partnership Program functions in support of programs essential to state Army or Air National Guard daily and strategic operations, training, and readiness missions. Research's, develops, writes, plans and presents the campaign plan between the state and partner country based on guidance from the Chief of Mission (CoM), Geographic Combatant Command Commander (COCOM CDR), National Guard Bureau (NGB), and The Adjutant General(TAG). Ensures all actions taken are within the framework, support of, and in concert with international agreements on a distinctive partnership. These partnerships are predicated upon written agreement between United States Geographic Combatant Commanders, the National Guard Bureau (NGB), and the participating nations. Coordinates and obtains approval through The TAG, to NGB, COCOM, and where warranted to the Interagency Working Group at Secretary of Defense/Secretary of State level. In addition to researching, developing, writing, and obtaining approval for the campaign plan, this position also requires the research, analysis, development and writing of the budget for everyfiscal year of administration that directly support year one of the campaign plan, and allows NGB tofiscally plan for years two through five of the plan. As one of the top programs in NGB it is expectedto obtain a proportionate amount of funding for the level at which the program is executed. Allbudgetary requests are justifiable, accounted for, and submitted on time to NGB and the various other funding sources. In addition analyzed and forecasted budgets are within 95% accuracy ofactual expenditures. The incumbent maintains continual liaison with the partner country through the Bilateral Affairs Officer (when provided) and the Defense Attaché Office stationed in the embassy of the partne rnation. Conceptualizes, plans, coordinates, and executes Senior Executive Visits. The partner nation participates in visits in which the host state is the organization of primary responsibility (OPR).Membership in the visiting delegation may consist of both military and civilian authorities from the partner nation. The incumbent serves as a coordination 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 militaryleadership, the SPPC develops scenarios for deployment of the State National Guard soldiers andairmen. He/she oversees the development of proposed SPP events with partner country. Ensures eventsare submitted to NGB, U.S. State Department, Interagency Working Group where warranted, andCOCOM for approval. Oversees the executing unit to ensure they stay within the parameters definedfor the state event. Research, develop, write and submit each of the year one campaign streamproject and supporting event plans to NGB for approval. Utilize all required systems to ensure theSPP program is administered according to regulations from COCOMs/NGB. Responsible for coordination of the preparation of all country clearance messages, event travel,and support requirements, to include the number of people traveling, dates, air/groundtransportation, meals, and hotels. Incumbent serves as the point of contact for scheduledtraining/educational activities throughout the state for multiple annual events with the partnercountry and or countries. Ensures U.S. personnel deploying to partnership country receive proper security and customs orientation briefings. Provides feedback to the Joint Chiefs of Staff personnelon trends, issues, and state concerns regarding partnership country when determined necessary. Maintains constant communication with the partner country through the State National Guard Liaison Officer, COCOM staff, or other such teams or individuals, as well as the Defense Attaché Office stationed at the embassy of the partner nation. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• The incumbent must obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Incumbent must attain DoD Security Cooperation Workforce (SCW) Certification and complete related continuous learning requirements.

Qualifications

Military Grades: Officer (O-3 to O-5) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 36 months experience, education or training in program or managerial experience in a type of work or a combination of functions directly related to the position to be filled or in comparable work or functions. Experience developing and recommending policy; organizing and carrying out specific programs, evaluating and recommending changes in methods of operations. Experience in supervisory, staff or technical work which included study, analysis or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of managerial or administrative policies, practices and procedures. Experience preparing written communications and oral presentations

Education

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

Contacts

• Address NM Command Administrative Office 47 Bataan Boulevard Santa Fe, NM 87508-4695 US
• Name: Jonelle Suina
• Phone: 505-407-3610
• Email: [email protected]