THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP SPECIALIST, Position Description Number D0981P01 and is part of the PA Joint Staff, National Guard. 1 or more Position(s) may be hired against this Announcement. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: ABILITY TO SPEAK FRENCH
As an INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP SPECIALIST, GS-0301-11 you will plan, coordinate, and execute the State Partnership Program between the state and the partner country. Maintain continual liaison with the partner country through the Military Liaison Team (MLT) and the Defense Attaché Office stationed in the embassy of the partner nation. Coordinate and execute visits to the partner nation by military members and civilian personnel.
Serve as the focal 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. Oversee 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.
Responsible for the SPP budget, which includes NGB Warsaw Initiative Funds, Minuteman Fellowship Funds, and State Department Cooperative Threat Reduction Funds. Attend NGB SPP, CINC 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, CINC staff, Military Liaison or other such teams or individuals, and 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.
Briefs the state MLT nominee of assignments or duties, and escort officers on their duties and responsibilities before initiation. Conducts studies and projects at the request of NGB to identify concerns. May be subject to inspection/evaluation by USEUCOM or NGB. Perform other duties as assigned.
There is no educational substitute for this position
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This position is with Army National Guard Units, Department of the Army.
The posted pay range is $76190 – $99053/yr.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-02.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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