Special Advisor, Land Forces, Russian Eurasian Affairs

Duties

Serves as a Special Advisor to the Headquarters, United States Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF) Commanding General (CG). Organizationally, the position serves as the expert on strategic planning, operational capabilities and utilization of Land Forces from the Russian and Eurasian perspective, delivering the intellectual foundation that shapes Army and Joint Force understanding of adversary behavior. Provides expert technical intelligence analysis and advice on strategic and operational staging and movement of Land Forces within the AOR. Serves as a key strategic player and advisor to the CG on all aspect of Land Forces movement, integration and sustainment in support of USAREUR-AF goals and objectives in and for the European Alliance. Responsible for advice, research, discussion, and providing expert opinion to maintain an understanding and to develop guidance for the Commander, USAREUR-AF, on Land Forces in both Russia and Eurasian mission and operations. Provides direction of qualitative and quantitative, whole of government analysis and comparative assessment of strategies, intelligence, operations, activities, and potential friction points or issues pertaining to Russia and Eurasia. Also handles special projects that explore USAREUR-AF 's balanced approach to operations, actions and activities throughout the European Command (EUCOM) area of responsibility as it relates to Russia diplomatic, military activities and the Russian Way of War program. The ultimate goal is to develop a comprehensive understanding of how USAREUR-AF activities, the application of instruments of US National Powers and the capabilities of Allied Land Forces affects Russia and Eurasia actions.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• This position requires Russian language proficiency (oral and written) at Defense Language Proficiency level 2: Limited working proficiency.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Two year trial period may be required. You will serve a two-year probationary period unless you have previously completed the probationary period as a DISL.
• You must sign a mobility agreement.
• Complete a to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with or are exempt from having to do so.
• You must be able to submit and pass designated and/or Random Drug Testing as required.
• File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation.
• You must be able to obtain/maintain the appropriate clearance and access level for this position. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• The incumbent is required to travel on both scheduled and unscheduled aircraft, and other modes as required, under conditions specified under the DoD Joint Travel Regulations.
• The incumbent is expected to travel on short notice to attend high level meetings to obtain resolution of problems and gather information to assist in the decision-making process.
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Qualifications

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal Government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Intelligence Community Senior Officer Core Qualifications (ICSOCQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume. Your Resume must be 2 pages. If you submit a resume that exceeds the two-page limit, you will immediately be deemed ineligible for this position and will receive no further consideration . We recommend using a sans-serif font such as Lato, if available. Other acceptable options include Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open Sans, Source Sans Pro, Roboto, or Noto Sans. Please use 0.5-inch margins. For formatting, consider using a 14-point font for titles and a 10-point font for the main body text. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.

There is NO requirement to prepare a separate narrative statement specifically addressing the INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY SENIOR OFFICER CORE QUALIFICATION (ICSOCQ) or the Technical Qualification (TQ).

INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY SENIOR OFFICER CORE QUALIFICATION (ICSOCQ): Leading the Intelligence Enterprise This core qualification involves the ability to integrate resources, information, interests, and activities effectively in support of the Intelligence Community's (IC) mission and to lead and leverage cross-organizational collaborative networks to achieve significant mission results. Inherent to this senior officer qualification is a deep understanding of the Intelligence enterprise and a shared commitment to the IC's core values.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications:

Technical Qualification - Mandatory
1. Must demonstrate extensive expertise in strategic intelligence analysis, operational planning, and the employment of Land Forces with a specialized focus on Russian and Eurasian military capabilities and doctrine. The candidate must show the ability to provide authoritative assessments and actionable guidance to senior leaders, shape Army, Joint and NATO Force understanding of adversary behavior, and represent USAREUR-AF in high-level forums with U.S. and Allied partners.

JOINT DUTY ASSIGNMENT SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates for this position will be reviewed for receipt of joint duty credit. You must provide evidence of having obtained joint duty credit by submitting a previously approved Joint Duty Claim Form(s) or by requesting approval of a joint duty claim by submitting the Joint Duty Claim Form with supporting documentation. Your claim will be reviewed, approved/disapproved and returned to you. Information, to include forms and instructions on joint duty can be found on the JDA website by clicking the link below.

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LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT: This position requires Russian language proficiency (oral and written) at Defense Language Proficiency level 2: Limited working proficiency.

**NOTE: Applicants without Joint Duty Credit may apply for the position and can be considered. If selected a Joint Duty waiver will be required prior to final appointment. An external candidate, if selected, will be required to provide proof of Joint Duty credit apply for credit prior to appointment.

Education

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT: This position requires Russian language proficiency (oral and written) at Defense Language Proficiency level 2: Limited working proficiency. Proof must be submitted.

Additional information

Veterans Preference: Veterans' preference is not applicable to the DISL.
Mobility: Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing DISL. Individuals selected for IC positions members may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines, and may be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement.
Tiering: The Department of the Army structures its DISL positions into categories (i.e. tiers) to determine the pay range for each position. The categories are based on the position scope, breadth, functions, and placement within the structure of organizational levels across the Department of the Army.
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