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East Greenwich, RI (On-Site/Office)
Duties
This position has overall responsibility for developing statewide plans, policies, and procedures for the participation in the 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. The incumbent fosters an environment conducive to teaming among service providers and customers to meet state Air/Army National Guard requirements.
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. 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.
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.
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. 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.
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 military leadership, the SPPC develops scenarios for deployment of the State National Guard soldiers and airmen.
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.
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. Incumbent serves as the point of contact for scheduled training/educational activities throughout the state for multiple annual events with the partner country and or countries. Ensures U.S. personnel deploying to partnership country receive proper security and customs orientation briefings.
Briefs The Adjutant General on current status of SPP and provides a current situation report on the country. Conducts studies and projects at the request of NGB to identify concerns.
Coordinate all events with state Public Affairs Officers.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
Military Grades: E5 through E8 or O1 through O3
You must indicate your rank somewhere on your resume.
Military Requirements: For Dual-Status Technician positions service affiliation under Title 32 USC 709 is required.
Military skill set is determined by AFSC/MOS requirements. Upon selection, individuals must be assigned to a compatible military AFSC/MOS in accordance with statutes and National Guard Bureau regulations and must obtain/maintain all requirements of the AFSC/MOS.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE :
Experience, education or training which provided a general knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration. Experience using computer and automation systems.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE :
1 year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. 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.
Education
N/A
Additional information
Persons appointed within their 2-year conditional trial period may be separated when their services are no longer needed. Conversion from Conditional to Permanent tenure may occur after successful completion of the trial period.
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 ( ).
This position has overall responsibility for developing statewide plans, policies, and procedures for the participation in the 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. The incumbent fosters an environment conducive to teaming among service providers and customers to meet state Air/Army National Guard requirements.
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. 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.
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.
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. 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.
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 military leadership, the SPPC develops scenarios for deployment of the State National Guard soldiers and airmen.
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.
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. Incumbent serves as the point of contact for scheduled training/educational activities throughout the state for multiple annual events with the partner country and or countries. Ensures U.S. personnel deploying to partnership country receive proper security and customs orientation briefings.
Briefs The Adjutant General on current status of SPP and provides a current situation report on the country. Conducts studies and projects at the request of NGB to identify concerns.
Coordinate all events with state Public Affairs Officers.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. This is an excepted position that requires current membership in the Rhode Island Army National Guard (RIARNG).
- 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.
- 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 and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
- This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act {Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
- Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
- Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
- May be required to travel by car, in military and/or commercial aircraft, and by other means of transportation as appropriate to perform temporary duty assignments.
- The work may require the incumbent to drive a motor vehicle; if so, an appropriate valid driver's license is mandatory.
Military Grades: E5 through E8 or O1 through O3
You must indicate your rank somewhere on your resume.
Military Requirements: For Dual-Status Technician positions service affiliation under Title 32 USC 709 is required.
Military skill set is determined by AFSC/MOS requirements. Upon selection, individuals must be assigned to a compatible military AFSC/MOS in accordance with statutes and National Guard Bureau regulations and must obtain/maintain all requirements of the AFSC/MOS.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE :
Experience, education or training which provided a general knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration. Experience using computer and automation systems.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE :
1 year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. 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.
Education
N/A
Additional information
Persons appointed within their 2-year conditional trial period may be separated when their services are no longer needed. Conversion from Conditional to Permanent tenure may occur after successful completion of the trial period.
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 ( ).
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