The FVEY Combined Communications and Electronics Board (CCEB) is an organisation mandated to co-develop requirements and standards for the Communication and Information Systems (CIS) of the Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and United States militaries, thereby increasing interoperability. The Washington Staff, made up of representatives of each of the member nations, delivers the priorities of the CCEB Executive Group and Principal members, oversees several Working Groups, engages with other FVEYs forums and manages the publication library of five-nation standards. This is an exciting time to be joining the CCEB. The forum has recently been given responsibility for high-profile and challenging new work to develop plans to address CIS requirements in strategically important areas. To do so, requires closer working with the FVEYs Chief Information and Chief Data Officers to enable delivery of requirements. Thus, the role will provide exposure and insight to the breadth of FVEYs capability development and delivery processes.Roles and responsibilities:
Contribute to the day-to-day business of the Washington Staff:
Act as Liaison Officers (LNOs) to the UK chaired CCEB Working Groups ensuring activity is aligned to CCEB priorities:
Support Information Management within the Washington Staff forum by:
US State Department requirements, the UK Government in the US has restrictions on the type of visas our non-diplomatic staff may hold. If you are not a US Citizen or a US Permanent Resident, or the dependent of a diplomat (with an EAD card), you may not be eligible for employment with the UK government. We cannot accept student Visas (J1, F or M) nor other forms of work Visas (I, H, P). If you hold a work visa it is best to check on your eligibility to work for a foreign government before applying for a position.
You may refer to our website for additional information: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/living-in-the-usa.
All selected candidates are subject to background checks and will require a security clearance prior to starting work.
The British Embassy and its US Network embraces hybrid working. We are an organization that also recognises the critical value of team work and we embrace and endorse collaboration by ensuring that all staff attend the office flexibly yet regularly.
Please note: The British Embassy and its US Network is committed to all employee’s ongoing learning and development needs. We offer a comprehensive platform for personalised learning for everything from soft skill development (communicating with impact, handling difficult conversations, time management) to more technical or professional skills necessary to complete your job (software training, formal qualifications etc.).
The UK Government operating in the US offers a substantial benefits package including generous leave, a choice of medical insurance, 401(k) matching up to 7%, extensive learning opportunities and a great work/life balance.
Please note that the tax arrangements imposed by the US on staff working for foreign governments, as well as those imposed by the UK Treasury on British and dual nationals working for the UK Government overseas, are atypical. The UK Government cannot withhold taxes (including FICA) on behalf of a US taxpayer. Instead, a US taxpayer is required to file taxes as if they are self-employed, and a FICA allowance is granted for those required to pay the employer contribution. Certain categories of staff (for example dual UK-US nationals and some visa holders) who work at Consulates General are not subject to US taxes. For those not subject to US taxes the UK Government reduces gross pay to a level broadly equivalent to taxed net pay. There are also social security implications for dual UK-US nationals. Please keep all this in mind when looking at the salary and the benefits package. If you are offered a job with the UK’s US Network you will be given further tax and social security information relevant to your personal circumstances and place of work; you are advised to consider this information and its impact on your circumstances carefully – potentially with the advice of a tax professional - before accepting a job.
Learning and development opportunities:
The British Embassy and its US Network is committed to all employee’s ongoing learning and development needs. We offer a comprehensive platform for personalised learning for everything from soft skill development (communicating with impact, handling difficult conversations, time management) to more technical or professional skills necessary to complete your job (software training, formal qualifications etc.).
Closing date of receiving applications is before 23:55 (Local Time) on 22 June 2025.
Only successful candidates will be contacted. Please no phone calls. Due to the high volume of resumes we receive, we cannot guarantee consideration of your application if the submission instructions are not properly followed.
Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 6 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.
Internal candidates must inform their supervisor before they apply to a different position.
Working patterns:
This is a part time role for 20 hours per week but does not require set working hours each day. As the post is only 20 hours a week it will not quality for benefits (i.e. medical insurance).Attendance at in-person Washington Staff meetings and co-working with international colleagues in the Pentagon is required. Beyond this there will be opportunities for home working or working from other locations including the UK Embassy in Washington.
This opportunity is closed to applications.
