This position is contingent upon contract award. 

Description

This position will support international training operations associated with the delivery and sustainment of vehicles and spare parts for the Angolan Ministry of Defense. This position serves as a key liaison between U.S. and the Angolan Ministry of Defense, ensuring the successful execution of training activities in a deployed environment. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead and oversee operator and maintenance training programs to build self-sufficiency and operational readiness among host-nation military personnel in order to develop long-term sustainment strategies for vehicle or equipment fleets; to include spare parts acquisition.
• Other duties as identified and assigned. 

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Knowledge of military supply chain practices, property accountability procedures, and transportation regulations.
• Training certification from military or commercial institution, or equivalent lead training experience.
• Prior maintenance training experience on commercial or military systems. 
• Prior senior NCO or Warrant/Field grade officer or civilian equivalent experience preferred. 
• Prior experience supporting Foreign Military Sales (FMS), Security Cooperation, or international logistics programs strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with defense sustainment practices.
• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.
• Ability to live and work overseas for extended periods. 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Forklift certification (as required).
• Security + Plus Certification (mandatory), or able to obtain within 6 months.

Supervisory Responsibilities

As Required.

Security Responsibilities

• Eligible and obtain (if required) a DoD Personnel Security Clearance.
• Must comply with all company Information Systems security policies and procedures. 
• May be responsible for proper classification and marking of all information and materials. Employee shall not divulge any information, or afford access to other employees not having a need-to-know authorization. Shall not divulge information outside the company without management approval. Will be required to execute company non-disclosure agreement prior to access to any controlled information. 

Language Skills

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex words and technical documents/diagrams.  

Must be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing and work effectively as part of a team.

Reasoning Ability and Mathematical Skills

Must be able to analyze problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. An ability to interpret complex customer requirements and attitudes from verbal, non-verbal, and written communication is desirable. Must be able to calculate figures and numbers, and percentages and be able to draw and interpret graphs. Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and drawings.

Work Environment and Physical Demands  

The work environment and physical characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Must be able to lift and/or move at least 50 pounds.  
• Must be able to walk and/or climb stairs and ladders. 
• Must be able to accommodate confined spaces.  
• Must be able to stoop, bend, and crawl on top or under equipment.  
• Must be able to detect odors, noises, bangs, etc., or other sounds to detect discrepancies of malfunctioning equipment. 
• Must be able to distinguish colors. 
• Must be able to perform Domestic and International travel as required. 
• Shop floor environment.  
• Will be working in areas with risk of injury from electrical applications, moving mechanical parts, hydraulic, or pneumatic systems under pressure and electrical motion systems.  
• May be exposed to conditions of extreme heat, airborne particles, and loud noises. 

May be assigned to an austere location. Potential risk exposure due to geopolitical events has been considered in determining appropriate wages for this position. Work assignments are determined by company business needs and customer requirements. Accommodations will not be made regarding which site an employee is assigned to.