United States of America: Design Specialist (Mid-Level) Security Forces Capacity Building Task Order

Design Specialist (Mid-Level)

Security Forces Capacity Building Task Order

Project Summary:

MSI is recruiting a Mid-Level Design Specialist for a Task Order under the U.S Department of State Performance Management and Evaluation Services IDIQ contract. This is a proposal opportunity at this time with a potential to lead to an employment opportunity. An active security clearance is required. Portfolios will be determined by the SFCB Division Chief and divided into a particular geographic region and/or functional area.

Responsibilities include the lead action officer in the execution of the following actions/activities:

• Region/Functional area will be determined by the SFCB Division Chief

• Perform basic program management duties for ongoing GSCF projects in the region

• Assist with the management of activities in one or some combination of the following regions: East Asia and Pacific, South and Central Asia, Near East Asia, Europe and Eurasia, Africa, and Western Hemisphere o Ensure a high-quality monitoring and evaluation framework and plan exists for each regional project that nests within the overall GSCF framework and PM's Strategic Impact Assessment Framework (SIAF) for security assistance

• Monitor the implementation of program activities within the geographic region(s) to ensure timely and effective execution, as well as alignment with GSCF goals and objectives; collect program data (to include training statistics, participant rosters, after action reviews, and other requirements) related to regional activities

• Work with SFCB program staff to resolve implementation issues in a timely manner

• Support development of congressional notifications as needed

• Coordinate with SGCB Finance Manager to ensure accurate financial reporting for each project

• Submit a quarterly report tracking project implementation to the SFCB Division Chief

• Participate in regional program evaluation as required

• Liaise with the relevant State Department regional bureaus, as well as regional program implementers, to include (but not limited to) the relevant geographic combatant command and embassies

• Track and brief SFCB Division Chief on regional strategy and policy; draft, review, and circulate documents related to regional policy and programs

• Participate in relevant interagency planning processes and track allocation of USG security assistance resources to the region

• Help develop new concepts and proposals for the relevant geographic region(s)

• Conduct other program-related support activities, as directed

Qualifications:

• At least five (5) years of previous program management experience

• Advanced degree in international relations, international security studies, political science, or equivalent

• Understanding of U.S. security assistance processes and procedures

• Experience working in a policy environment at State or DoD

• Knowledge and experience related to security sector capacity building

• Experience with monitoring and evaluation; working knowledge of logical frameworks and theory of change

• Ability to assist in coordination at all levels between U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Defense, and other interagency stakeholders to exchange information and prioritize program activities

• Skill in oral and written communication to prepare and present analyses, draft talking points, and develop other program reports and documents for senior State and DoD officials

• Willingness and ability to travel internationally to conduct regional assessment visits at least two-to-three times per year

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.

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