Summary THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP SPECIALIST, Position Description Number D2089P01 and is part of the CO JFHQ AIR CMD, National Guard. 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. Responsibilities 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). ) 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 every fiscal year of administration that directly support year one of the campaign plan, and allows NGB to fiscally plan for years two through five of the plan. 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 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. He/she oversees the development of proposed SPP events with partner country. 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/ground transportation, meals, and hotels. Coordinate all logistical, administrative, and transportation requirements for each event both in state and country. Responsible for the state SPP budget. Analyzes and forecasts short/long term event budget needs. Continuously monitor and evaluate the events of the campaign plan and adjust accordingly to ensure the objectives of the campaign plan are met. Collect, analyze, and report all AAR's and trip reports for continuous improvement. Attends NGB SPP, COCOM Scheduling Conference and State/Federal Government meetings as the director and The Adjutant General's representative. May coordinate humanitarian support activities to provide various supplies/services from other outside organizations to be sent to partner or other countries. 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. Briefs The Adjutant General on current status of SPP and provides a current situation report on the country. Coordinate all events with state Public Affairs Officers. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Military Grades: E-7 - E-8 O-2 - O-3 1. Specialized experience will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position. 2. An applicant's RESUME must provide, in detail, how they meet each specialized experience listed below. 3. It must be documented with "from (mm/yy)" and "to (mm/yy)" dates and description of the specialized experience. 4. If education or a degree is required as part of the "Specialized Experience", you must include transcripts. DO NOT copy each bullet listed below word for word and place into your resume; you must describe your personal experience as it pertains to each bullet. You will be immediately disqualified if you fail to include specialized experience in your resume. Must have at least 36 months of Specialized Experience in each of the following: 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 Substitution of Education for the Specialized Experience - Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree, in an accredited college or university, meets the GS-5 level requirements. Completion of courses such as the Officer Advanced Course, Squadron Officer School, Command and Staff College, Air and Army War College, National Security Management Course and others of comparable level will be credited at the rate of 1 month of education for two months of specialized experience.- Additional Information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)). 1. If you would like to inquire about joining the Colorado Army National Guard, please contact (720) 250-1351. 2. If you would like to inquire about joining the Colorado Air National Guard, please contact Recruiting Office Supervisor at 720-847-9423. 3. PCS funds are not available (unless otherwise stated). 4. Be advised that if selected for a military technician position where membership in a reserve component is a condition of employment, your bonus may be terminated and may or may not be subject to recoupment. Questions pertaining to recoupment may be directed to the State Incentives manager at (720) 250-1337. 5. AGR positions are not announced/applied for on USA Jobs. Contact your respective AGR offices for instructions on how to apply for AGR positions. 6. A security clearance may be required for this position. Please contact the selecting supervisor or state security manager with questions regarding clearances. (Failure to obtain/maintain a security clearance may be grounds for termination from the Technician program.) 7. Unless stated otherwise: Must be fully qualified or able to obtain MOS/AFSC within one year hire if this position is listed as immaterial against NGB compatibility requirements. If there is a compatible, required, or restricted MOS/AFSC listed in this announcement - you will need that MOS/AFSC to qualify for the position. If this position requires specific ASVAB scores, please contact the selecting supervisor with any questions. 8. This position may be contingent on the vacancy of the incumbent even if not otherwise stated in this announcement. Please contact the HRO with any questions regarding hiring dates. 9. Unless stated otherwise: If this position is posted as an Indefinite Technician, it may be converted to Permanent without further competition. Please contact the HRO with any questions regarding employment status. 10. Per ARNG-HRH Policy Memorandum #10-39, mandatory Full Time Staff (FTS) training is required within a year of hire as a condition of employment in vacancy announcements for both Technician and Active Guard Reserve positions. Failure of new FTS personnel to complete NGB prescribed courses at PEC within the first year of employment may be cause for reassignment to other full-time positions or termination of their employment. 11. Current COANG Technicians and AGRs hired for a position in which an MCR is required will remain in their current status unless/until the MCR is approved. In the event the MCR is not approved, they are accepting the position in their current status. 12. We use E-Verify to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired.