Position title: Peacekeeping and Stability Operations Institute (PKSOI).

Location: U.S. Army War College, Carlisle, PA

Period of Performance: May 2017 – May 2018

Job Description and Duties: 

Develop and maintain a Running Estimate of current and future world-wide peace operations. The Running Estimate will be maintained in a database and website which will identify issues, lessons learned, best practices across the Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership, Personnel, Facilities, and Policy (DOTMLPF-P) spectrum.

Review current peace operations and use a functional analysis to analyze gaps in United Nations and African Union Peacekeeping capability, and shall identify operational shortfalls in meeting mission mandates and make recommendations to eliminate the shortfalls.

Review books, journal articles, newspaper articles, web-pages, published reports, academic papers, monographs, etc, in order to identify salient inputs to the Running Estimate.

Coordinate with the U.S. Army War College G-9 for the purpose of interviewing International Fellows and capturing lessons learned/best practices from participants in United Nations or African Union peace operations missions.

Compose detailed reports on findings and recommendations based upon

interviews conducted.

Attend conferences, workshops, after-action- reviews, etc regarding peace

operations and apprise the PKSOI staff, to include contractor, attendance/

participation.

Assist PKSOI peace operations-related projects. This assistance may include, but are not limited to, preparing and executing PKSOI-sponsored events, attending meetings, conducting after-action- reviews, reviewing documents, and assessing emergent UN missions.

Develop point papers, concepts of operations, invitation memorandums, meeting minutes, information papers, and decision papers.

Requirements:        

- Research experience, to include the demonstrated ability to analyze information from multiple sources and synthesize into a written product, as evidenced by resume.

- Excellent communications skills both oral and written.

- Staff planning and management experience at the O-6 Command or above-level, or civilian organization equivalent.

- Familiarity with UN peace operations

- Graduate of the Army’s Command and General Staff College, or like educational institution found across the joint community.

- Experience with military operations

- Bachelors Degree.

Point of Contact: Miklos Kiss, 703-975- 7928, MKiss@act-i.com

SecuriFense, Inc. 

9928 Oak Knoll Terrace 

Colorado Springs, CO 80920 

719-310-0760 

Position Description: Senior Iran/CENTCOM Analyst 

Required to assist A3 members and senior Air Force (AF) leaders in the development, coordination and implementation of solutions to current and future operational and strategic challenges. The position will routinely attend and represent the AF at Joint Staff and OSD planners' working group events in support of operational planning and policy analysis to make optimal recommendations for the employment of AF capabilities that spans multiple area of operations (AORs). 

Required/Desired Relevant Skill Areas: 

 Pol-Mil Expert required 

 CENTCOM experience desired 

 Joint Staff J5 experience desired 

 OSD Policy experience desired 

Location: 

 This position is located at the Pentagon in Washington, DC. 

Security Clearance Requirements: 

 This job requires Top Secret with Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (SCI) eligibility upon start date. 

If you are interested and meet the criteria mentioned above, please send an email message with your tailored resume highlighting relevant experience and current contact information to mbradley@securifense.com. 

SecuriFense, Inc. 

9928 Oak Knoll Terrace 

Colorado Springs, CO 80920 

719-310-0760 

Position Description: Senior Cyber Analyst 

Required to assist A3 members and senior Air Force (AF) leaders in the development, coordination and implementation of solutions to current and future operational and strategic challenges. The position will routinely attend and represent the AF at Joint Staff and OSD planners' working group events in support of operational planning and policy analysis to make optimal cybersecurity recommendations for the employment of AF capabilities that spans multiple area of operations (AORs). 

Responsibilities: 

 Conduct all-source analysis of cyber threats, events, capabilities, and subject matters in support of national defense 

 Support intelligence analysts in development of all-source intelligence products that convey detailed assessments and projections of threats to U.S. Government assets 

 Provide analytical expertise and knowledge of advanced cyber theory and current practices 

 Produce cybersecurity reports, briefings, demonstrations, and presentations 

 Provide technical support and comprehension of DoD and government cybersecurity policies 

 Stay abreast of world-wide events that are indicators of developing trends 

 Provide training to intelligence analysts in cyber methodologies and work flows 

 Analyze the political, economic, social, and behavioral aspects of malicious cyber activity and provide situational awareness of national, regional, and international cyber threats 

Required/Desired Relevant Skill Areas: 

 Must possess exceptional knowledge of cybersecurity tools and processes 

 Proficient in current and emerging analytical software products to conduct cyber analysis 

 Pol-Mil Expert desired 

 Joint Staff J5 experience desired 

 OSD Policy experience desired 

Location: 

 This position is located at the Pentagon in Washington, DC. 

Security Clearance Requirements: 

 This job requires Top Secret with Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (SCI) eligibility upon start date. 

If you are interested and meet the criteria mentioned above, please send an email message with your tailored resume highlighting relevant experience and current contact information to mbradley@securifense.com. 

SecuriFense, Inc. 

9928 Oak Knoll Terrace 

Colorado Springs, CO 80920 

719-310-0760 

Position Description: Senior Counterterrorism Analyst 

Required to assist A3 members and senior Air Force (AF) leaders in the development, coordination and implementation of solutions to current and future operational and strategic challenges. The position will routinely attend and represent the AF at Joint Staff and OSD planners' working group events in support of operational planning and policy analysis to make optimal counterterrorism recommendations for the employment of AF capabilities that spans multiple area of operations (AORs). 

Responsibilities: 

 Continuous intelligence analysis, research, and fusion of multi-disciplined information sources and products. 

 Develop comprehensive intelligence products that enhance the survivability of U.S. and partner nation forces and the effectiveness of its capability development efforts, security cooperation activities, and other operational activities. 

 Examine a wide range of intelligence reporting, including all-source information analysis to better understand various environments and plans. 

 Assess the effectiveness of planned and executed actions. 

 Build a common operating and intelligence picture for counterterrorism and other assigned activities. 

Required/Desired Relevant Skill Areas: 

 Pol-Mil Expert required 

 Strong background in counterterrorism analysis required 

 Joint Staff J5 experience desired 

 OSD Policy experience desired 

Location: 

 This position is located at the Pentagon in Washington, DC. 

Security Clearance Requirements: 

 This job requires Top Secret with Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (SCI) eligibility upon start date. 

If you are interested and meet the criteria mentioned above, please send an email message with your tailored resume highlighting relevant experience and current contact information to mbradley@securifense.com. 

SecuriFense, Inc. 

9928 Oak Knoll Terrace 

Colorado Springs, CO 80920 

719-310-0760 

Position Description: Senior China/PACOM Analyst 

Required to assist A3 members and senior Air Force (AF) leaders in the development, coordination and implementation of solutions to current and future operational and strategic challenges. The position will routinely attend and represent the AF at Joint Staff and OSD planners' working group events in support of operational planning and policy analysis to make optimal recommendations for the employment of AF capabilities that spans multiple area of operations (AORs). 

Required/Desired Relevant Skill Areas: 

 Pol-Mil Expert required 

 PACOM experience desired 

 Joint Staff J5 experience desired 

 OSD Policy experience desired 

Location: 

 This position is located at the Pentagon in Washington, DC. 

Security Clearance Requirements: 

 This job requires Top Secret with Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (SCI) eligibility upon start date. 

If you are interested and meet the criteria mentioned above, please send an email message with your tailored resume highlighting relevant experience and current contact information to mbradley@securifense.com. 

Open Position for Immediate Fill: Security Cooperation Training Plan Developer

Location: Travis AFB (Fairfield), CA

Job Description:  The individual shall work with the assigned country Mission Commander or Team Lead to develop 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron (MSAS) five year country training plans to support U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) Theater Campaign Plan (TCP), Air Forces Air Forces Southern Command (AFSOUTH) Country Engagement Plan, and Department of State (DoS) Country Plan security cooperation objectives.  Country training plans shall include a baseline assessment of partner nation capability, the recommended training programs to reach desired end states, time-phased milestones (including entry and exit criteria), and proposed Measures of Performance and Measures of Effectiveness (MOE) to monitor and assess program stability and progress towards reaching the desired end state.

Start date required in early January 2017

Requirements:

*  Undergraduate or Masters degree (Masters degree is preferable) in international affairs or international affairs-related field.

*  Working knowledge in international affairs, security cooperation, or GCC staff at the Number Air Force (NAF) or MAJCOM level.  Experience in the USSOUTHCOM AOR preferred.

* Knowledge and skills to develop and document detailed training requirements with specified skill set(s).  Skills and knowledge include recent practical working experience with USAF security assistance training programs (SATP), policies and procedures, knowledge of USAF aviation and aircraft systems training methodologies, intergovernmental working relations between Department of State (DoS)/Department of Defense (DoD)/Embassies to develop, define, plan and or monitor international training.

* Shall possess a secret clearance.

* Shall have a minimum of ten years of experience working at Department of Defense (DoD), Department of State (DoS) or ten (10) years experience working International Programs at other USG agencies designated for building partnerships and partner capacity with foreign nations.

* Shall have a working knowledge and remain current with the latest version of WINDOWS (e.g. XP), and Microsoft applications (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Project, and Visio).

* Spanish language skill is desirable.

Contact Miklos Kiss at MKiss@act-i.com or Tele:  703-272-8632

Position title: Security Cooperation Training Plan Developer

Location: McGuire AFB, NJ

Job Description:  The individual shall work with the assigned country Mission Commander or Team Lead to develop Mobility Support Advisory Squadron (MSAS) five year country training plans to support U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) Theater Campaign Plan (TCP), Air Forces Air Forces Africa Command (AFAF) Country Engagement Plan, and Department of State (DoS) Country Plan security cooperation objectives.  Country training plans shall include a baseline assessment of partner nation capability, the recommended training programs to reach desired end states, time-phased milestones (including entry and exit criteria), and proposed Measures of Performance and Measures of Effectiveness (MOE) to monitor and assess program stability and progress towards reaching the desired end state

Requirements:

• Undergraduate or Masters degree (Masters degree is preferable) in international affairs or international affairs-related field. 
• Working knowledge in international affairs, security cooperation, or GCC staff at the Number Air Force (NAF) or MAJCOM level.  Experience in the USAFRICOM AOR preferred. 
• Knowledge and skills to develop and document detailed training requirements with specified skill set(s).  Skills and knowledge include recent practical working experience with USAF security assistance training programs (SATP), policies and procedures, knowledge of USAF aviation and aircraft systems training methodologies, intergovernmental working relations between Department of State (DoS)/Department of Defense (DoD)/Embassies to develop, define, plan and or monitor international training.
• Shall possess a secret clearance. 
• Shall have a minimum of ten years of experience working at Department of Defense (DoD), Department of State (DoS) or ten (10) years experience working International Programs at other USG agencies designated for building partnerships and partner capacity with foreign nations.
• Shall have a working knowledge and remain current with the latest version of WINDOWS (e.g. XP), and Microsoft applications (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Project, and Visio).
• French language skill is desirable.

POC: Miklos Kiss <MKiss@act-i.com>

Position title:  Security Cooperation Training Plan Developer

Location: Travis AFB, CA

Job Description:  The individual shall work with the assigned country Mission Commander or Team Lead to develop 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron (MSAS) five year country training plans to support U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) Theater Campaign Plan (TCP), Air Forces Air Forces Southern Command (AFSOUTH) Country Engagement Plan, and Department of State (DoS) Country Plan security cooperation objectives.  Country training plans shall include a baseline assessment of partner nation capability, the recommended training programs to reach desired end states, time-phased milestones (including entry and exit criteria), and proposed Measures of Performance and Measures of Effectiveness (MOE) to monitor and assess program stability and progress towards reaching the desired end state.

Requirements:

• Undergraduate or Masters degree (Masters degree is preferable) in international affairs or international affairs-related field. 
• Working knowledge in international affairs, security cooperation, or GCC staff at the Number Air Force (NAF) or MAJCOM level.  Experience in the USSOUTHCOM AOR preferred. 
• Knowledge and skills to develop and document detailed training requirements with specified skill set(s).  Skills and knowledge include recent practical working experience with USAF security assistance training programs (SATP), policies and procedures, knowledge of USAF aviation and aircraft systems training methodologies, intergovernmental working relations between Department of State (DoS)/Department of Defense (DoD)/Embassies to develop, define, plan and or monitor international training.
• Shall possess a secret clearance. 
• Shall have a minimum of ten years of experience working at Department of Defense (DoD), Department of State (DoS) or ten (10) years experience working International Programs at other USG agencies designated for building partnerships and partner capacity with foreign nations.
• Shall have a working knowledge and remain current with the latest version of WINDOWS (e.g. XP), and Microsoft applications (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Project, and Visio).
• Spanish language skill is desirable.

POC: Miklos Kiss <MKiss@act-i.com>

Technical Surveillance Expert

Level: Senior Professional

Area of Expertise: General Staff/Monitoring

Vacancy Number: SURVEIL

Duty Station: Kyiv with routine travel to eastern Ukraine

Apply by: 30 September full consideration

View the job description: https://www.pae.com/careers-react-opportunities

 

 

Tasks and Responsibilities and Expected Output/Deliverables:

Under the supervision of the Chief of Staff and working closely with the SMM’s Operations, Planning Procurement and Information Technology units, the Technical Surveillance Expert will assess existing technologies and provide technical expertise regarding recommendations on technology concept, procurement and implementation of an integrated surveillance system.  The goal is to build and maintain an integrated surveillance system to monitor the contact line in eastern Ukraine.   The assignment is based in the SMM’s Head Office in Kyiv and will require frequent travel to eastern Ukraine.

 

The Technical Surveillance Expert is expected to:

·         Contribute to needs and site assessment for existing technologies and for future technology procurement and implementation;

·         Advise on procurement, acquisition and implementation of acoustic technology sensors;

·         Provide recommendations on the development of technical surveillance plans ensuring coherence with the mission’s overall strategic direction;

·         Contribute to increasing and improving the surveillance technology capacities of the SMM;

·         Contribute to the operationalization of the various technological surveillance concepts of the SMM;

·         Contribute to the development of plans on, inter alia, command and control, operational support, technical and expert support deployment, personal security (in co-ordination with the SMM’s regional security advisors), logistics and administration as they relate to technological surveillance;

·         Advise on mission-specific common technological surveillance standards;

·         Advise on practices of setting up proper management and analysis of the data acquired by different surveillance systems, including acoustic sensors;

·          Performs other duties as required.

 

Key deliverables

Detailed Plan(s) for use of technical surveillance technologies at identified SMM Areas of

Interest, Permanent Weapon Storage Sites and Weapon Holding Areas

 

Necessary Qualifications:

·         At least five years of professional experience in the area of surveillance technology;

·         Knowledge of technological specifications, implementation concepts, technical implementation requirements;

·         Expert knowledge of existing surveillance technologies; especially acoustic sensors

·         Proven experience in provision of technical advice regarding planning, training, implementation;

·         Professional fluency in English including drafting skills;

·         Good communication skills, initiative and problem solving skills;

·         Computer literacy with knowledge of the Microsoft Office package;

·         Ability to establish and maintain effective and constructive working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds while maintaining impartiality and objectivity;

·         Ability to travel to hazardous and hardship locations in eastern Ukraine.

·         Excellent physical condition.

 

 

To Apply:

1.       Read about the OSCE and its Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine: http://www.osce.org/ukraine-smm/

 

2.       Enter the vacancy number SURVEIL in your online application at: http://www.pae.com/careers-react

 

3.       Customize your work histories and cover letter to demonstrate a detailed understanding of the job and how your experience would support your candidacy.

 

4.       Contact the PAE-REACT team if you have any questions at: react@pae.com

Strategic Opportunities International or SOI  is looking for Instructors/Facilitators to assist in an upcoming proposal. SOI's focus is on Sub Sahara Africa. Please submit resumes/CV to below listed email and/or website. Interested personnel will be required to sign a non-binding letter of Intent. Resumes/CVs need to list security clearance held (if any), foreign languages spoken and degree of fluency as well as educational level

Instructor for The Collaborative & Adaptive Security Initiative (CASI) and The Prevention, Relief & Recovery (PR&R) programs:  The CASI is an integrated education and outreach program designed to place US Service Members into learning situations alongside the other communities they work among – such as, representatives from partner nations, Government civilian agencies, and international organizations.  The program is currently coordinating potential partnering events with other countries that will co-mingle US Service Members with officers and officials from the countries’ armed forces to strengthen relationships and discuss collaboration in the event of large-scale disaster in that country. The PR&R program is a teaching and engagement activity that conducts programs for peacebuilding, humanitarian, and conflict management professionals operating around the globe. These events could occur in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. 

Please specify topics of interest

Submit Resume/CV to:

paubrey@strategicopportunities.net 

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www.strategicopportunities.net