INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP SPECIALIST 2025

Job Description

ID Joint Force Headquarters Air
3882 W ELLSWORTH ST BLDG 440
Boise, ID 83705
US

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 ID Joint Force Headquarters Air, National Guard.

THIS POSITION IS INDEFINITE-MAY CONVERT TO A PERMANENT STATUS WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION IF POSITION BECOMES AVAILABLE

INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP SPECIALIST

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This job is open to
National Guard and reserves
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.

Clarification from the agency
Current members of the Idaho Air and Army National Guard.

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Duties
(1) 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 TAG, to NGB, COCOM, and where warranted to the Interagency Working Group at Secretary of Defense/Secretary of State level. Develops, coordinates, and obtains approval for the SPP plan based on requests from United States (U.S.) Ambassador to partner country, partner country’s Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Interior, and COCOM Commander. The theater campaign plan is written as a comprehensive yet flexible joint plan that builds partnership capacity across a full spectrum of cooperation and submitted on time annually to NGB. Furthermore, engage various centers of influence and State agencies to participate and assist in the development and execution of the campaign plan. Encompass various local, state, and federal agencies such as State Emergency Management Agency, Office of Emergency Management, State Terrorism Task Force, State Police, Department of Veterans Affairs, etc and obtain buy in to support the campaign plan.

(2) 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. As one of the top programs in NGB it is expected to obtain a proportionate amount of funding for the level at which the program is executed. All budgetary 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 of actual expenditures.

(3) The incumbent maintains continual liaison with the partner country through the Bilateral Affairs Officer (when provided) and the Defense Attaché INTERNATIONALOffice stationed in the embassy of the partner nation. 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. Visiting delegations often consist of military personnel of the highest rank as well as civil authorities of cabinet level equivalency. Incumbent is responsible for the execution of the event from start to finish. Coordinates and executes visits to the partner nation by military members and civilian personnel. Coordinates with the U.S. State Department, Department of Defense (DoD), NGB, Combatant Commanders, 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.

(4) The incumbent serves as a coordination point for joint and combined military exercises between the state and the partner nation, which may include other INTERNATIONAL 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. Because of the number of entities involved and the delicate balance that must be maintained, the incumbent must remain vigilant and cognizant of the protocol of such actions.

(5) The incumbent oversees the development of proposed SPP events with partner country. Ensures events are submitted to NGB, U.S. State Department,INTERNATIONAL Interagency Working Group where warranted, and COCOM for approval. Oversees the executing unit to ensure they stay within the parameters defined for the state event. Research, develop, write and submit each of the year one campaign stream project and supporting event plans to NGB for approval. Utilize all required systems to ensure the SPP program is administered according to regulations from COCOMs/NGB. For each project within the campaign plan an event plan must be written for each event. It is expected that these event plans are written and submitted for approval to NGB on time. Be a subject matter expert in program administration utilizing Army Training Information Management System (ARTIMS), ARGOS (NIPR and SIPR), APACS (NIPR and SIPR), CFR, and Global TISMS so that all events and projects are approved and accounted for by the State, NGB, DA, and the COCOM CDR.

Performs other duties as assigned.

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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
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.
Must be able to obtain/maintain Secret Security Clearance.
Qualifications
Military Grades: O-1 to O-5

THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE REPRESENTED BY THE CONTENTS OF YOUR RESUME.To ensure full credit is given for the qualification requirements INTERNATIONAL listed below we suggest using the USA Jobs resume builder.

IF YOU USE YOUR OWN RESUME, PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU INCLUDE THE BEGINNING AND ENDING DATES (MONTH AND YEAR) FOR ALL JOBS LISTED IN YOUR RESUME.

Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered.In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes:

1) Develop and the campaign plan between the state and partner country based on guidance from the Chief of Mission (CoM), Geographic Combatant INTERNATIONAL Command Commander (COCOM CDR), National Guard Bureau (NGB), and The Adjutant General (TAG)

2) Coordinate with various local, state, and federal agencies such as the Office of Emergency Management, State Terrorism Task Force, State Police, INTERNATIONAL Department of Veterans Affairs, etc. and obtain buy in to support the campaign plan.

3) Plan, coordinate, and execute the State Partnership Program (SPP) activity between the National Guard of a state and the partneINTERNATIONAL r nation or country.

Education

There are no educational requirements for this position.

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)).

More than one selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade and unit occur.

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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed INTERNATIONAL on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application INTERNATIONAL package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

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Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment INTERNATIONAL and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents: SF50 for Federal experience and DD-214 for Veteran status.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall INTERNATIONAL rating.

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How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12686314

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required INTERNATIONAL documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

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