Staff Officer Military Partnerships
Staff Officer Military Partnerships
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Job Description
McBride is seeking five highly qualified Staff Officers to join the Partnerships Branch of NATO s Allied Command Transformation (ACT) in Norfolk VA. These roles directly support NATO s efforts to strengthen and expand military partnerships worldwide enhancing interoperability strategic cooperation and defense planning across the Alliance and partner nations. Staff Officers will provide subject matter expertise policy input and coordination across diverse areas including capability development education & training concept development defense planning integration and partnership strategy & policy.
Key Responsibilities (Generic to All Staff Officers)
Contribute to the activities of the Partnerships Branch and Integrated Project Teams (IPTs).
Prepare and deliver briefings to senior NATO officers and decision makers.
Support the development of policies directives and processes related to partnerships.
Advise and directly support the Head of Partnerships IPT/Branch including travel to meetings and conferences (up to 30 days annually CONUS/OCONUS).
Perform additional related tasks as assigned by the Contracting Officer s Technical Representative (COTR).
Role-Specific Focus Areas
Each position will have a designated focus within NATO s partnership portfolio:
1. Partner Capabilities Integrating NATO capability development into partner activities supporting NDPP alignment identifying capability gaps and promoting interoperable solutions.
2. Partner Education & Training Coordinating with NATO and Partner Education & Training Facilities (ETFs) supporting course certification accreditation training analysis and Military Capacity Building efforts.
3. Concept Development & Analysis Leading NATO partnership concept development supporting strategic engagements fostering interoperability and providing geopolitical analysis on PfP nations.
4. Defense Planning Integration Driving integration of partnership perspectives into NATO s defense planning processes supporting ITPPs PARPs and multi-cycle strategic planning.
5. Partnerships Strategy & Policy Shaping long-term NATO partnership strategy drafting policy capturing lessons learned supporting Bi-SC tasks and advancing Information & Knowledge Management (IKM).
Why Join
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to strategic transformation and interoperability across NATO and partner nations. As a Staff Officer in Military Partnerships you will influence capability development training policy and defense planning at the highest levels while working alongside senior military leaders policymakers and international stakeholders.
Requirements
Qualifications (Required)
Education: Master s degree in International Relations Security Studies International Development Military Studies Foreign Policy Political Science or a related discipline. Completion of a NATO or national military staff college (OF-3 level or higher) will also be considered.
Experience:
Demonstrated background in foreign/international security defense or military affairs.
Prior NATO Enterprise International Organization or national delegation/embassy experience (preferred).
Strong knowledge of NATO partnerships security sector reform defense planning or capability development.
Exceptional skills in policy development analysis and briefing preparation for senior decision makers.
Qualifications (Required) Education: Master s degree in International Relations, Security Studies, International Development, Military Studies, Foreign Policy, Political Science, or a related discipline. Completion of a NATO or national military staff college (OF-3 level or higher) will also be considered. Experience: Demonstrated background in foreign/international security, defense, or military affairs. Prior NATO Enterprise, International Organization, or national delegation/embassy experience (preferred). Strong knowledge of NATO partnerships, security sector reform, defense planning, or capability development. Exceptional skills in policy development, analysis, and briefing preparation for senior decision makers.
Education
Qualifications (Required) Education: Master s degree in International Relations, Security Studies, International Development, Military Studies, Foreign Policy, Political Science, or a related discipline. Completion of a NATO or national military staff college (OF-3 level or higher) will also be considered. Experience: Demonstrated background in foreign/international security, defense, or military affairs. Prior NATO Enterprise, International Organization, or national delegation/embassy exper
Employment Type
Full Time
