LMI is seeking a skilled DSCA Team Lead/ Security Cooperation Subject Matter Expert at a client site in the National Capital Region. Successful DSCA Team Lead will demonstrate competency in project execution, leadership critical thinking, relationship management, and business growth while upholding the highest standard of ethical behavior. LMI is a consultancy dedicated to improving the business of government, drawing from deep expertise in advanced analytics, digital services, logistics, and ma... more details
DSCA Subject Matter Expert/Team Lead - Secret Clearance Required
Job LocationsUS-VA-Arlington
Posted Date14 hours ago(5/13/2024 6:37 PM)
Job ID
2024-11353
# of Openings
1
Category
Policy
Overview
LMI is seeking a skilled DSCA Team Lead/Security Cooperation Subject Matter Expert at a client site in the National Capital Region. Successful DSCA Team Lead will demonstrate competency in project execution, leadership critical thinking, relationship management, and business growth while upholding the highest standard of ethical behavior.
LMI is a consultancy dedicated to improving the business of government, drawing from deep expertise in advanced analytics, digital services, logistics, and management advisory services. Established as a private, not-for-profit organization in 1961, LMI is a trusted third party to federal civilian and defense agencies, free of commercial and political bias. We operate completely free of political and commercial bias, and we are entirely aligned with the goals of our clients. Our clients value our specialized services in logistics, intelligence, homeland security, health care, and energy and environment markets. We believe government can make a difference, and we seek talented, hardworking people who share that conviction. We offer a generous compensation package with excellent benefits that start the first day of employment. Business casual dress, flex time, and tuition reimbursement are a few of our many work-life benefits available to our employees.
Responsibilities
The Individual filling this position will serve as the on-site lead for a contractor team of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) assigned in support of Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) Regional Portfolio Directors (RPDs) or Country Portfolio Directors (CPDs) in their oversight of the U.S. Government’s Security Cooperation (SC) programs, including Building Partnership Capacity (BPC) programs. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:
Managing and overseeing the activities of all contractor personnel, as well as subcontractor personnel, serving on the contractor team
Ensuring the timelines and quality of the work products of the contractor team;
Facilitating the onboarding and training of other contract team members;
Assisting in coordinating and facilitating information;
Fostering interdepartmental relationships;
Performing research and analyzing data;
Reviewing BPC Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs) and Training and Equipment Lists;
Supporting Program Management Reviews and/or Security Assistance Management Reviews;
Facilitating communication with implementing agencies; and supporting the RPDs or CPDs in the day-to-day management of programs.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree
A minimum of four (4) years of work experience (sometime within the last ten (10)) related to an understanding of Foreign Military Sales and its related fields of logistics, financial management, military education and training, transportation, and current security cooperation database management tools, are prerequisites of the position. At least one year (1) of experience must be related to Building Partnership Capacity (BPC) programs.
Increased experience in related security cooperation areas and programs, including BPC programs - military requirements and capacity development, and Global Train and Equip programs executed through the FMS process, is desirable.
Knowledge and prior experience in Security Assistance policy and procedure, related legislation with the ability to assist in the management of complex operations involving compliance with policy issues.
Strong computer, analytical skills, and the ability to research and communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to work well with all levels of internal management staff, Department of Defense (DoD) counterparts, as well as foreign clients and industry representatives.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite applications Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; proficiency with Excel to perform data evaluation, formulas, analytics and spreadsheets. Proficiency in the Defense Security Assistance Management System (DSAMS) and the Security Cooperation Information Portal (SCIP).
Applicants selected for this position?will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.?For this position, a current SECRET level?security clearance?is?required. LMI will only consider applicants with current security clearances. Please note that only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
LMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. LMI is committed to the fair treatment of all and to our policy of providing applicants and employees with equal employment opportunities. LMI recruits, hires, trains, and promotes people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, disability, age, protected veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please contact accommodations@lmi.org
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