View Vacancy - Military Personnel Exchange Programme (MPEP) Support Officer - Washington

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Other British Government Departments (Partners across Government, including UK Visas)
MOD (Ministry of Defence)

Main purpose of job

Support and provision of information to the wider British Defence Staff - United States (BDSUS) diaspora footprint within the USA including management of the Exchange Officer (EO) administration processes.   

What will the jobholder be expected to achieve?

  • Acting as the point of contact for the BDSUS Royal Air Force (RAF) and Royal Navy (RN) Exchange Officer diaspora and responding to queries by signposting to the relevant BDSUS desk officer, USA Support Group or staff based in the UK.
  • Administration of the MPEP arrivals process, briefs and security clearances.
  • Timely staffing of EO candidate packs as directed and through personnel staff in USAF, USN, USMC, Army and USCG International Programme Offices and assist other EO staff with advice on the processes.
  • Maintenance of a master EO excel database. 
  • Coordinating with EOs to ensure timely completion of Mid and End of Tour reports for staffing by the appropriate staff officer and dispatch of reports to the appropriate command.
  • Staffing of all EO Third Country Deployments (TCDs) and associated visa applications.
  • Assist BDSUS desk officers and BDSUS Communications team with communications to the EO diaspora.

Essential on arrival:

  • High degree of knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (e.g. outlook, word, excel).    
  • Previous history of working in general administration duties. 
  • Strong independent judgement, excellent organisational skills, the ability to multi-task and strong problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent customer service skills, with proven ability to take responsibility and exercise considerable discretion.
  • Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Desirable:   

  • Understanding of UK defence and UK government.
14 June 2020
Administrative Officer (AO)
Full-time, Permanent
40
Americas, Caribbean & Overseas Territories
United States
Washington
British Embassy
1
USD
21.36
hourly
27 July 2020

Under US State Department requirements, the UK Government in the US may only employ, as non-diplomatic staff, persons who are US citizens, US Permanent Residents or A visa holders with EAD cards. If you hold a visa other than an A visa you are not currently eligible to work at our office.  Please refer to our website for information on exceptions to this policy at www.gov.uk/government/world/usa. 

All selected candidates are subject to background checks and will require a security clearance prior to starting work.  

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. 

Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):

  • On taking up post you will have to complete Data Protection training which is mandated for this post as well as in house training on defence computer systems.   The learning and development opportunities, including through formal training courses, are excellent.  The job provides scope to broaden knowledge and experience through getting involved in the breadth of UK/US defence engagement.

Staff recruited locally are subject to terms and conditions of service in accordance with US, state, and/or local employment law. 

Individuals who are not a US taxpaying citizen will be paid a net salary based on a simulated US tax status.

Internal candidates must inform their supervisor before they apply to a different position. 

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.

The British Embassy is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and to creating a diverse working environment, free from discrimination, where everyone is included and treated fairly, based on merit alone.  We are an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation or any other criterion protected by law.

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This opportunity is closed to applications.