CAREERS WITH THE U.S. MISSION IN ATLANTIS
The U.S. Diplomatic Mission to Atlantis is an equal opportunity employer seeking the highest caliber staff. Our salaries are competitive, and we offer an attractive benefits package. Interested applicants should review each position vacancy thoroughly to ensure that their application includes all necessary information.
JOB DESCRIPTION – Expedition Leader/Intergalactic DiplomatSkills and Knowledge:
- Strong negotiating skills with alien races, particularly terrorist-based societies such as the Genii, and life-sucking races such as the Wraith; successful background in innovative initiatives in finance and budgeting (including the ability to fight the military for a fair share of funding), growth management, city use and planning, information technology, and strategic planning. Budgetary and scheduling control as well as the management of both military and science members on a day to day basis is required.
- Understanding of intergalactic relations and the ability to negotiate with both advanced and primitive cultures.
- Willingness to cave on personal values and ideals if the situation calls for it, as well as a willingness to be talked into extremely risky plans that have no chance of hell of succeeding by subordinates.
- Ability to hug/kiss a subordinate at a minimum 'squeee' factor of eighty-eight when possessed by an alien entity, while yet at no time confirming an actual intimate relationship with said subordinate.
- Sitting and worrying for long hours are required for this position, as is a sixth sense for trouble.
- Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
Management Style:
- Consensus builder but able to make difficult decisions; solid human resource manager willing to hold subordinates accountable and yet be a good delegator; willing to take responsible risks; be accessible to employees, the military, and civilians, and be a good listener.
- Be able to communicate with multidisciplinary team effectively. Be able to build and promote teamwork and select, develop, and motivate staff; be willing to make tough personnel decisions when necessary. Be able to establish staff expectations and effectively communicate those expectations and relate them to job performance. Be resistant boyish charm and the desire to strangle ego-centric scientists with bare hands.
- Be confident in his/her ability but not arrogant; provide visionary leadership but be realistic and able to see the big picture; be open to diverse opinions, be diplomatic, energetic, and approachable (possession by alien entities and a willingness to be kidnapped may also occasionally be required).
You may request a brochure that includes additional information about the position from the Cheyenne Mountain Complex in Colorado Springs, CO.
Vacation Leave, Personal Leave, Sick Leave, Family Sick Leave, Holiday Leave, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance Benefits. Applicants must pass a pre-employment background investigation, polygraph examination and psychological screening.