Strategic Opportunities International is looking for a DDRR Advisor to provide subject matter expertise and to advise the Government of the Central African Republic (CAR) on implementing, overseeing, and coordinating its national DDRR program, known by the French acronym PNDDRR. The goal is to embed the DDRR Advisor in the President of CAR’s Executive Unit for DDRR. However, the DDRR Advisor may temporarily to work from the U.S. Embassy Bangui, or any other Government-approved in-country location, until such arrangements are finalized.

 

This task order carries a significant degree of risk. CAR is designated a high-threat post by Department of State’s Bureau of Diplomatic Security, and experiences considerable political instability that could affect the safety and welfare of contractor personnel. Limited medical care and evacuation assistance exist on the local market. The contractor shall be aware that while there is a permanent U.S. Diplomatic presence in CAR’s capital, Bangui, there should be no expectation of a USG-assisted evacuation for contractor personnel operating outside Chief of Mission Authority. The contractor shall take significant security precautions and coordinate closely with UN Missions, U.S. Embassies, and with the Department of State COR to mitigate risk and safeguard its personnel and operations.

 EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum of three (3) years’ experience working partner militaries, armed groups or governments in Africa or other post conflict countries (Africa preferred).

At least ten (10) years’ experience working DDRR processes or related projects.

Two (2) years’ experience training or advising foreign militaries or governments.

Fluent French and English speaker, English and French fluency shall be to DLPT 3/3/3 or equivalent.

Demonstrated prior professional experience requiring excellent communications skills, both verbal and written

If interested, apply on-line at: http://www.strategicopportunities.net/opportunities.html

*Maritime Maintenance and Logistics Advisor (MMLA) for the Togolese Navy. ***

Total compensation $200+K. Qualifications are listed below. If you meet the qualifications and are

interested, apply on-line at: http://www.strategicopportunities.net/opportunities.html

*REQUIRED PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS *

 * Ten (10) years hands-on experience in operations and maintenance of

   Defender and Shark Boat watercraft required.

 * Ten (5) years experience repairing and maintaining inboard and/or

   outboard engines required.

 * Two (2) years experience developing and/or delivering training

   modules required.

 * Two (2) years working in Sub-Saharan Africa or a post-conflict

   region required.

 * Speaks and writes French at an intermediated level (2-2).

*Crime Scene Management Mentor Wild Life Trafficking Tanzania***

Total compensation $200+K

Qualifications are listed below. If you meet the qualifications and are interested, apply on-line at: http://www.strategicopportunities.net/opportunities.html

*REQUIRED PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS *

 * Ten (10) years experience and technical competence in processing crime scenes, including wildlife trafficking.

 * Experience developing and/or delivering training modules required.

 * Experience working in Tanzania, Sub-Saharan Africa or developing countries.

*Mali: Maintenance Advisor, supporting Battalion Automne Forces Speciales (BAFS).***

Total compensation $200+K

Qualifications are listed below. If you meet the qualifications and are interested, apply on-line at: http://www.strategicopportunities.net/opportunities.html

*Qualifications for BAFS Maintenance Advisor:*

 * At least two (2) years maintenance experience on vehicles such as

   the Toyota Hilux

* Five (5) years experience working in Africa, post-conflict, and/or developing nations.

 * Five (5) years  hands-on experience working as an enlisted member or

   officer of the U.S. military.

 * Two (2) years experience developing and delivering training modules to foreign militaries. Experience may be demonstrated by serving as a 91Z5 Chief Instructor or equivalent.

 * Two (2) years experience advising foreign militaries.

 * U.S. citizen capable of maintaining a Secret clearance.

Operational Advisor, supporting Battalion Automne Forces Speciales (BAFS).***

Total compensation $200+K

Qualifications are listed below. If you meet the qualifications and are interested, apply on-line at: http://www.strategicopportunities.net/opportunities.html

*Qualifications for BAFS Operational Advisor:*

 * Five (5) years experience working in Africa, post-conflict, and/or developing nations.

 * Ten (10) years special operations experience.

 * Two (2) years  experience advising foreign security or surrogateforces.

 * U.S. citizen capable of maintaining a Secret clearance.

*Intelligence Analysts for Chad, Ethiopia, Nigeria and Tunisia*

Total compensation $200+K

Qualifications are listed below. If you meet the qualifications and are interested, apply on-line at: http://www.strategicopportunities.net/opportunities.html

*Qualifications for Military Intelligence Advisors:*

 * Ten (10) years hands-on U.S. military intelligence, or civilian Intelligence Specialist, experience at the S-2, G-2 or J-2 battalion level, or higher.

 * Two (2) years experience in a joint military environment.

 * Two (2) years experience advising foreign military or government.

 * Two (2) years experience providing training in an overseas environment.

 * U.S. citizen capable of maintaining a Secret clearance.

 * Professional experience writing business documents, such as reports,

   SITREPs, briefings, AARs, memoranda, letters, electronic mail, and training

   material, for consumption by military Commanders or civilian managers.

 * Professional experience presenting briefings, SITREPs, training, and

   AARs for consumption by military Commanders or civilian managers.

 * Highly-rated teamwork and collaboration skills, as demonstrated by

   awards, or above average performance reviews.

 * Two (2) years  experience working or living in Africa, post-conflict, and/or developing nations.

Location: MENA Region

Role:  Apply joint military expertise through onsite consulting assistance overseas. Provide client delivery by coordinating and providing support to combined and joint international personnel. Apply expertise in writing and briefing development and delivery, lead complex tasks, and promote teamwork by collaborating with onsite assigned personnel.

Basic Qualifications:

• 15+ years of experience as a U.S. military officer at the O-4 – O-6 level in one of these functional areas: logistics, acquisition and procurement, force structure development, or operations
• 2+ years of experience assigned to a geographic combatant command (example: USCENTCOM, CCJ8), or a service component headquarters (example: Army staff, G-4)
• 4+ years of experience at the tactical level: platoon, company, battalion, squadron, group, or wing, or as shipboard division and department head
• JPME II
• Experience with Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint, and the demonstrated ability to develop senior leader-level briefings
• Ability to provide joint expertise in one or more of the following areas: joint military doctrine development; joint planning; planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE); or acquisition program support at the action officer level.

Additional Qualifications:

• 2+ years of Joint Staff experience
• Experience with deployments and working overseas
• Experience working with foreign military personnel related to security assistance and security cooperation programs
• Experience working in the MENA region a plus
• Defense Acquisition University, Level II
• Arabic language proficiency a plus
• PMP
• M.A. or M.S. degree preferred

Clearance:  Applicant selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Contact Robert Bosworth:  bosworth_robert@bah.com

DSCA is looking to hire Program Analysts for service at EUCOM and AFRICOM Headquarters in Stuttgart Germany.

Specialists would be responsible for participating as a member of the GCC staff supporting Security Cooperation concept design, partner nation assessments and initiative design. 

Detailed information is available on USA JOBS here:

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/527082600

Excellent opportunity to join a great team dedicated to improving the DoD and continue to have national/international impact using skills acquired through FAO tours/training.  DoD Deputy Inspector General for Overseas Contingency Operations is looking for a motivated and mission-focused professional to serve as a Senior Liaison Officer in the NCR.  Listed under Program Analyst for DoDIG in USAJOBS.   https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/525990300

 

 

 

Intelligence Analyst (Mid-Level)

Primary Location: Quantico, VA, US

Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen

Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI and willing to take a CI Poly

Job Summary

Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) involves the research, analysis, and production of all-source intelligence products in response to DoD’s acquisition community requests for information on supply chain threats. SCRM Threat Analyst Center (TAC) personnel will primarily develop specific assessments of threats to the supply chain of DoD suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors. Such analysis would be greatly enhanced by having access to strategic-level analysis of Foreign Intelligence Entities (FIEs). Please visit the following link to apply: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=5182&clientkey=A5607D2FEAB16EAF5998116AF03C4C31

Key Accountabilities

• Research, review, edit, plan, prepare, integrate, and publish all-source products, CI studies, plans, and/or products for the Agency, the DoD, and national and international intelligence publications and organizations, ensuring compliance with DIA and IC standards for finished intelligence production.
• Plan, direct, and present reports and assessments (articles, papers, studies, briefings, and other media) focused on foreign intelligence services and entities activities, primarily occurring in or emanating from specific functional or regional areas.

Knowledge and Skills

• All personnel shall be highly proficient in using basic computer applications such as Microsoft Office.

Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher and 5-7 years of cumulative experience in intelligence analysis and a combination of two or more of the following fields:
  • SCRM and threat analysis
  • Cybersecurity
  • Law Enforcement
  • CI
  • Manufacturing
  • Finance
  • Business analysis
• Experience as a military intelligence analyst can be substituted for up to 7 years of experience on a 1 for 1 basis (eg. 1 year as a military intelligence analyst = 1 year of experience in intelligence analysis).

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Normal office environment

Travel

• Minimal travel expected

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Company Overview

Obsidian Solutions Group (OSG) is a diversified consulting and technology company providing flexible and responsive solutions to federal, state, and local agencies and organizations. Our core domains are overseas and domestic mission support operations, collection/analysis/identification, and information technology. Obsidian Solutions Group is comprised of strategic and operational personnel who provide its clients deep domain expertise across a comprehensive spectrum of skill sets, allowing mission accomplishment and development of long-term capabilities

Obsidian Solutions Group is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, any other non-merit factor, or any other characteristic protected by law.