STAFF OFFICER MILITARY PARTNERSHIPS - Partner Education and Training Coordination

DEFTEC Corporation

  • Norfolk, VA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
  • Apply easily
STAFF OFFICER MILITARY PARTNERSHIPS - Partner Education and Training CoordinationDEFTEC delivers mission-critical solutions through skillfully delivered services and innovative products. We are inspired by our clients' critical missions and driven to provide the most effective solutions to execute their missions, operational challenges, and requirements. Our dedicated, experienced, and talented employees work closely with our clients to ensure the delivery of exceptional services and products.POSITION OVERVIEWThis position contributes to the activities of the Partnerships IPT/Branch by supporting daily operations, initiatives, and long-term objectives. Responsibilities include developing and delivering briefings to senior officers and decision makers on partnership-related matters; assisting in the formulation of policies, directives, and process improvements; and ensuring effective coordination across stakeholders. The role also provides direct support to the Head of the Partnerships IPT/Branch and requires periodic travel-up to 30 days per year-to participate in meetings, conferences, and engagements both within and outside NATO boundaries.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Serve as the liaison officer between NATO Education and Training Facilities (NETFs) and Partner ETFs
  • Support course certification and institutional accreditation of Partner Education and Training Facilities (ETFs).
  • Assist SHAPE PD in its role as the central hub for Partner training requirements and programming of Partner Education,
  • Training, Exercise, and Evaluation (ETEE) activities, utilizing the Partnership Cooperation Menu (PCM) and ePRIME.
  • Conduct front-end analysis of existing training solutions and provides initial assessments and coordination of NATO Centres of Excellence (COEs) and Partnership Training and Education Centres (PTECs) opportunities in support of Military Contribution to Capacity Building (MCCB) efforts as planned by ACO.
  • Advises Partners on training strategies and serving as ACT Point of Contact (POC) for PCM, ePRIME, and eITEP.
  • Support SHAPE PD with MCCB-related course assessments for listed courses, and in the Seat Allocation Process.
  • Serve as the Integrated Security Discipline POC.
Required Qualifications:
  • University postgraduate degree (master's or higher) in international relations, international security, international development, military studies (including military technology or operations research), foreign policy, public affairs, political science, or related discipline; or have attended a NATO or national military staff college (OF-3 level or higher)
  • Experience working in the field of foreign/international security/international cooperation/defence/military affairs
  • Experience working within NATO Enterprise (preferred); or other International Organization (in a defence or Security-related position); or within a national mission, delegation, or embassy to an IO (in a Defence or Security-related position)
  • Demonstrate a working knowledge of: NATO Partnerships; or security sector reform / defence and security capacity building; or defence planning; or military capability development / military applications of operations Research.
DEFTEC offers a comprehensive whole-life benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, holiday, paid time off, 401K with a match, life insurance, short/long-term disability, and educational reimbursement. The DEFTEC team comprises professionals who make a difference daily in crucial national security missions. Our leadership knows that this happens by employing a diverse team that is well cared for. Our top priority is our employees, making DEFTEC an ideal workplace.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Please get in touch with HR@deftec.com if you require reasonable accommodations.DEFTEC is a Drug-Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.AAP/EEO StatementDEFTEC Corp is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, religious creed, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics ), genetic information, age, marital status, civil union status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, denial of family and medical care leave, arrest record and/or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state or local law.This policy applies to all terms of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.Other DutiesPlease note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.Job Posted by ApplicantPro

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