What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Ukraine Policy Advisor position at Office of the Secretary of Defense?
Office of the Secretary of Defense Senior Ukraine Policy Advisor Pentagon, Virginia Apply Now
- THIS IS A TERM APPOINTMENT, NOT TO EXCEED FOUR (4) YEARS
- The incumbent serves as the Senior Ukraine Policy Advisor to the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs, and the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Russia, Ukraine & Eurasia within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy.Responsibilities The Senior Ukraine Policy Advisor's responsibilities require a significant knowledge base and depth of experience on the U.S.-Ukraine bilateral defense relationship, U.S. security assistance to support Ukraine against Russian aggression, Ukraine-NATO integration, and the development of Ukraine's future force. Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to : Apply knowledge and background in European, NATO, and post-Soviet affairs as well as knowledge of Russian aggression and Ukraine's combat operations and force development since Russia's 2022 invasion to advise on policy development related to U.S.-Ukraine defense cooperation and bilateral defense relations.Advise senior DoD and interagency leaders on U.S. government strategy related to Ukraine's ongoing war against Russian aggression and Department-wide efforts to equip and sustain Ukraine's future force.Serve as the primary advisor on execution of U.S. security assistance programs in support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, including through Presidential Drawdown Authority, Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI), and Foreign Military Financing.Develop cross-departmental and interagency work on proposals for and execution of U.S. security assistance for Ukraine.Advise on the execution of SecDef's National Defense Strategy as it relates to Ukraine policy.Requirements Conditions of EmploymentTo meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Mandatory Technical Qualifications, and other qualifications, if applicable, listed below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work#J-18808-Ljbffr
