National Guard Interstate Transfer Coordination Services Support Specialist

COHO Integrated Solutions is seeking an Interstate Transfer Coordination Services Support Specialist to assist with managing the interstate transfer process for both enlisted personnel and commissioned officers within the GAARNG. This position requires close collaboration with various stakeholders, including Enlisted Personnel Managers, Officer Personnel Managers, unit representatives, NCOICs, and other states to ensure smooth transitions for Soldiers. Expertise in ARNG recruiting, retention, officer career management, and Army regulations regarding transfers is essential to fulfilling these responsibilities effectively. The position is located in Marietta, GA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and maintain inter-service and interstate transfers (ISTs) for the GAARNG, ensuring accurate and timely processing for both enlisted personnel and commissioned officers.
• Collaborate with Enlisted Personnel Managers, Officer Personnel Managers, unit representatives, and NCOICs to ensure appropriate assignment of ISTs within GAARNG units.
• Facilitate outgoing ISTs by coordinating with the gaining state or territory to ensure smooth transitions for Soldiers, maintaining their career progression.
• Work with the medical team to verify that incoming Soldiers meet medical standards.
• Follow up with units to confirm that ISTs, both enlisted and officer, have reported to their new duty assignments as scheduled.
• Ensure that all source documentation for incoming and outgoing Soldiers is accurately and promptly uploaded into iPERMS.
• Coordinate with the separation authority when Soldiers are departing the state or fail to report to their new assignment, ensuring compliance with Army regulations.
• Provide expert guidance and interpretation of enlistment and commissioning criteria to members of the organization, Enlisted Personnel Managers, Officer Personnel Managers, and unit leadership.
• Process denial memorandums, ensuring they are signed and coordinated with the losing state.
• Provide guidance and support for the professional development of Recruiting and Retention Battalion (RRB) staff responsible for officer and enlisted recruitment and retention.
• Prepare and conduct comprehensive IST briefings, emphasizing officer integration strategies.
• Prepare trend analysis reports to provide insights on states from which Soldiers are being gained or lost.
• Prepare and conduct market analysis and demographic studies to support recruiter production missions.
• Draft and edit recruiter and officer management information for publication, ensuring relevance to IST processes.
• Prepare, process, and manage drafts, working papers, documents, and correspondence related to IST procedures.
• Ensure proficiency in using personnel systems to determine positions and organizational needs for ISTs.
• Ensure all required IST documentation for Soldiers transferring into or out of GAARNG is accurately uploaded into iPERMS.
• Coordinate with separation authorities for Soldiers departing the state or failing to report to new assignments, ensuring compliance with Army regulations.
• Submit trend analysis reports to leadership, identifying reasons for Soldier transfers and advising on strategies to address trends.

Required Qualifications:

• In-depth knowledge of ARNG recruiting, retention operations, officer career management, and Army regulations related to interstate transfers.
• Strong understanding of personnel systems, including iPERMS, and the ability to process and track IST documentation.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills to effectively collaborate with various personnel and stakeholders.
• Ability to conduct trend analysis and demographic studies to support recruitment and retention efforts.
• Expertise in managing documentation, preparing briefings, and providing professional development support.
• Ability to ensure compliance with Army regulations, particularly in the context of interstate transfers.
• DOD Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain one.

Additional Skills and Abilities:

• Strong analytical skills for identifying trends in interstate transfers and making recommendations for improvement.
• Proficient in managing and coordinating multiple aspects of the interstate transfer process, from documentation to follow-up.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various departments, including medical teams, unit representatives, and separation authorities.
• Expertise in preparing reports, managing documents, and drafting correspondence related to interstate transfer procedures.

About Copper River & The Native Village of Eyak:

Owned by the Native Village of Eyak (NVE), a federally recognized Alaska Native Tribe, the Copper River Family of Companies are a collection of entities that deliver a complementary set of solutions and services to support the diverse missions and requirements of our clients. Proud participants of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program since 2006, our companies consist of both current and graduation SBA 8(a) entities. It is our collective purpose to support the Tribe and diversify the NVE’s ability to facilitate economic advancement.

The income generated from our companies helps the Native Village of Eyak fund health and social services, economic development, natural resource/environmental education, jobs, job training, and other benefits to the NVE in a manner that is consistent with Alaskan Native cultural values and traditions.

Copper River’s Culture

The Copper River Family of Companies has a positive, supportive, and thriving culture. At the foundation of our culture is a focus on collaboration. No matter your role or which operating company you work for, we are ONE TEAM working toward the same goals for our customers and for our collective owner- The Native Village of Eyak. How we treat each other is just as important as the work we deliver.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
• Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
• Retirement 401(k) with employer match
• Open leave policy and paid holidays
• Additional benefits including tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more! 

Note: These benefits are only applicable to full time, regular associates at Copper River.

Disclaimer:

The Copper River Family of Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.