INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP SPECIALIST

State Partnership Program Coordinator

Research's, develops, writes, plans, and presents the campaign plan between the state and partner country based on guidance from the Chief of Mission, Geographic Combatant Command Commander, National Guard Bureau, and The Adjutant General. Ensures all actions taken are within the framework, support of, and in concert with international agreements on a distinctive partnership. 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 the National Guard Bureau to fiscally plan for years two through five of the plan. As one of the top programs in the National Guard Bureau, it is expected to obtain a proportionate amount of funding for the level at which the program is executed. The incumbent maintains continual liaison with the partner country through the Bilateral Affairs Officer and the Defense Attach 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. 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. He / she oversees the development of proposed SPP events with partner country. Ensures events are submitted to the National Guard Bureau, U.S. State Department, 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 the National Guard Bureau for approval. Utilize all required systems to ensure the SPP program is administered according to regulations from COCOMs / NGB. 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. Coordinate all logistical, administrative, and transportation requirements for each event both in state and country. All logistical, administrative, and transportation arrangements are coordinated for the executors of the event so that minimal impact is felt by the team performing the duties. Submit all requests for orders in a timely manner and ensure all travel and pay vouchers are submitted within five days of event completion. Furthermore, provide a briefing on expectations, rules and regulations, and cultural awareness to each member of the event team prior to departure when practical. Collect, analyze, and report all AARs and trip reports for continuous improvement. Adapt event to the specific requests of the partner nation and the contemporary operating environment. All AARs and trip reports are collected, categorized, stored and analyzed to continuously improve reoccurring events and assist in the developing the campaign plan. 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 Attach 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. Conducts studies and projects at the request of the National Guard Bureau to identify concerns. Develops issue papers sponsored by the Joint Chiefs and the National Guard Bureau to determine program effectiveness. Prepares position papers on a variety of subjects related to the working partnership. May develop profiles of partnership country for presentation to various groups. Coordinate all events with state Public Affairs Officers. Initiate a multi-media campaign to promote the involvement of the state with the State Partnership Program. Work in partnership with the Public Affairs Officer to enhance the public perception and awareness of U.S. efforts to build partnership capacity. May be subject to inspection / evaluation by COCOM or the National Guard Bureau. Performs other duties as assigned.