What are the responsibilities and job description for the GAS - Technical Advisor position at BLUEFORCE INC?
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Description
BlueForce, Inc. is seeking Technical Advisors to provide technical expertise to a variety of national and international stakeholders in support of security assistance program. This position requires deployment to Sub-Saharan Africa.
**This position is subject to contract award**
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide technical expertise to either the Host Nation, Regional Organization, or International Organization personnel, working in one or more specialized disciplines.
- Lead and/or be an active participant of a workgroup that requires the specialized knowledge of the Technical Advisor.
- Provide guidance in their area of capability and provide expert technical support for a particular project/program.
- Coordinate with members of the U.S. interagency present at Post to ensure that all U.S. Government program activities related to the specialized discipline(s) are coordinated and support overall U.S. objectives.
- Make recommendations for sustainable improvement to the country team and Program Office.
- Submit monthly progress reports, which will include a Performance Monitoring Framework and Work Plan.
- Additional duties and responsibilities may apply once contract is awarded.
Qualifications
Minimum Required Qualifications
Technical Advisor Level 1
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Bachelor’s degree and at least ten (10) years of prior professional experience working in the relevant specialized discipline(s).
Technical Advisor Level 2
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Master’s degree and at least six (6) years prior professional experience working in the relevant specialized discipline(s)
Advisory services may include the following areas of expertise: peacekeeping and humanitarian affairs, human rights/protection of civilians, women rights, law enforcement, national security, cybersecurity, counterterrorism, security reform, maritime security, border security, intelligence analysis.
Overall Minimum Requirements
- Technical certifications will be required once contract is awarded.
- Fluent English language speaking and writing ability.
- Demonstrated knowledge of relevant DOS and interagency guidance regarding U.S. objectives. At a minimum:
- National Security Strategy (NSS).
- Integrated Country Strategy (ICS).
- DoD’s Regional Combatant Command Theater Campaign Plan and Contingency Plans.
- DoD Country-level Plans.
- Foreign language requirements may apply once contract is awarded.
- Medical requirements may apply once contract is awarded.
- Citizenship requirements may apply once contract is awarded.
- Security clearance requirements may apply once contract is awarded.