Clearance: Interim SECRET or SECRET or COALITION SECRET (must have)
Job Responsibilities: Senior advisors are highly educated and experienced individuals who serve across staffs at all levels and in some cases positions of direct advisor to general officers/flag officers. Senior Advisors will be required to work alongside military units on location in provinces around Iraq. As the military mission evolves in Iraq, the contractor will be prepared to re-assign Senior Advisors within the command as needed to support emerging requirements and updated priorities.
Senior advisors apply skills and experience in a wide range of activities to include but not limited to: facilitating commander interaction with communities or persons of interest; reconciliation promotion, conflict resolution, and prevention; economic recovery and vocational training; governance and elections support; media event analysis; informal polling and surveys; civil society development; infrastructure rehabilitation; agriculture; and medicine. Potential candidates must disclose business interests, commercial relationships, or real property owned in Iraq or the Middle East, to prevent conflicts of interest.
The selected advisor must be able to perform the following activities:
Provides in-depth project development/management advice to the supported senior officer.
Works in close coordination with supported units, contractor management, and Coalition members.
Provides regional and tribal perspectives and advice to the Coalition regarding religious, cultural, tribal, economic, political, and security issues.
Serves as liaison between supported units and significant prominent political economic and cultural entities throughout Iraq society, and facilitate access to officials in the government and other prominent individuals in key positions of authority.
Provides broad based areas of advisory support to include; advice on strategic planning, research and analysis, and recommendations to assist the Commanding General, Multi-National Forces-Iraq, in all aspects of developing strategic options for program development, systems review, and strategic messaging.
Reviews and evaluates on-going strategic and political actions making recommendations concerning the full integration of strategic initiatives and options regarding security and foreign relations.
Prepare required documentation to include technical reports, in-depth analysis or specialized graphics.
Participates and/or visits ongoing military operations at locations where projects are assigned.
Serves as a facilitator and advisor at various command levels.
Assists with the collection and organization of information involved in assigned projects and field work.
Maintains Operational focus on assigned projects.
Maintains strong business relationships with all partner organizations, donors and commands.
Attends regular meetings of assigned tasks.
Ensures quality of assigned projects and prepares and submits timely project reports and financial reports as necessary.
Contributes to planning efforts, newsletters, reports, briefs and website content when requested.
Function as an interpreter during high level meetings and events.
Advises management in overall mission accomplishment.
Maintain a network of Local National Advisors (LNAs) and additional contacts in relevant communities or organizations in Iraqi society for the purpose of facilitating interaction and gathering atmospheric information.
Education and/or Experience Requirements:
Masters degree or higher, including Ph.D., JD etc..., in social sciences (cultural awareness, history, anthropology, political science, international relations, peace and justice programs and related fields); Must possess a vast degree of knowledge and experience of Iraqi cultural dynamics and previous history of working with Coalition forces. Possess significant tribal, political, religious, business and or military connections in Iraq and possess established ties to key figures in Iraqi society relevant to the required area of expertise, and the ability to foster additional ties that aid and assist Coalition forces in carrying out their objectives. Possess an understanding of Middle East culture, in Iraqi society in particular, acquired by personal experience or professional study Must be a U.S. or Western-oriented citizen with a valid active Department of Defense SECRET security clearance or an interim SECRET clearance. Contractor employee from a Coalition Nation must be cleared up to and including Coalition SECRET such that they are warranted Coalition classified access.
Senior Advisor's shall be familiar with basic literature relating to identity-based conflict, conflict resolution, ethnic identity, and role of historical memory in conflict. Recommend candidates possess experience in military operational and staff experience, a non-profit organization or governmental agency in the area of counter-insurgency, peace-building, human rights, social and transitional justice, or conflict resolution and to those who have mediation or conflict resolution training and/or experience as facilitators or trainers.
Skills/Abilities Requirements:
Organized and motivated self-starter with strong community and time management skills; Have a strong track record in writing, having written on topics related to historic memory, conciliation after conflict, transitional justice, ethnic identity and/or conflict resolution; Possess proven ability to operate at the highest levels of Iraqi government affairs, with Coalition Forces and the Department of State;. Have excellent written and verbal communication skills and self-confidence to ensure effective and tactful communication and representation of the Center towards partner organizations, as well as the public; Demonstrate good work ethic, be dependable, and reliable; Demonstrate ability to empathize and communicate comfortably with people of diverse backgrounds; Demonstrate good leadership and team-building skills and be comfortable with the responsibility of coordinating and / or working with military staffs, and other advisors; Possess ability to write analytical op-ed articles and papers; Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from government entities, staff, fellows, as well as sponsors, partner organizations, and the general public.
They must be able to multi-task, work with composure and flexibility in accordance with changing deadlines, be an integral part of the team and have a sense of humor; and have well developed word processing, spreadsheet, graphic presentation and Outlook computer skills to include the ability to utilize an Arabic keyboard. In addition, recommend candidates possess experience in publishing, public relations, and office administration.
They must possess valid U.S. civilian or international driver's license in order to drive Government-owned or Government-leased vehicles.
Language Skills Requirements:
Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Recommend ability to execute good spoken and written command of the required dialect of Iraqi Arabic or required specific other languages existing in Iraq. Have ability to write senior level reports and proposals that conform to the prescribed cultures predominant style and format. International Language Requirement (ILR) shall be a minimum of level 3 in speaking, listening, reading and writing in both Arabic and English for a bilingual requirement.
Work Environment:
Advisors will live and travel where needed. Advisors provide professional technical support services, advice, and assistance to U.S. and Coalition organizations supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom in Iraq. Therefore, contractor personnel will be required to work alongside military units and with PRTs on location in provinces around Iraq. The precise mix of services required is subject to mission requirements; therefore, specific requests will be issued detailing the exact mixture of expertise needed for each situation as the mission requires.
When required, contractor personnel will be required to provide support in an advisory and assistance role which includes but not limited to:
Prepare required documentation to include technical reports, in-depth analysis, or specialized graphics.
Assist in and present demonstrations, facilitate workshops and partner meetings.
Conduct work assignments and adhere to standards of conduct as prescribed by U.S. military instructions, this contract, and laws of the host nation.
Live and work in harsh, desert, mountain, and other environments to include living in dire conditions and temporary facilities. These facilities will be the same standard as those provided to U.S. Government personnel and in accordance with theater guidelines and local camp facilities. Initial living conditions may include tents for sleeping, temporary shower facilities, and porta-toilets. Contractor personnel will be moved to improved living conditions (trailers for sleeping, showering and latrines) when available, and at the discretion of the Garrison Commander.
Provide technical services and analyses during levels of heightened state of threat, or combat conditions.
Assist in basic office administration such as answering the telephone and keep work area clean.
Required, on a limited basis, to travel to countries (Kuwait, Jordan, Qatar, etc.) other than Iraq in order to provide assistance to U.S. Government personnel on the mission.
Contractor personnel gathering atmospheric information routinely operate outside of the Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) without military escort or security. Logistical support of these missions will be provided by the U.S. Government.
Military Analyst
Location(s): Iraq
Clearance: Interim SECRET or SECRET or COALITION SECRET (must have)
Job Responsibilities: Military Analysts work in close coordination with supported units, the Strategic/Operations teams and Advisors preparing regular reports on information and news gathered from LNAs and disseminate to supported units. Analysts recruit, employ, and manage local national advisors across a wide spectrum of Iraqi society for the purpose of collecting atmospheric information. Military Analysts shall advise the commander on the capabilities and limitations of LNAs, and produce both spot and weekly reports from the LNAs.
Military Analysts must possess both professional knowledge of and demonstrated experience in several of the following fields:
Analyst must have an understanding of Iraqi and Middle Eastern societies acquired through experience or professional study.
Work Environment:
Advisors will live and travel where needed. Advisors provide professional technical support services, advice, and assistance to U.S. and Coalition organizations supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom in Iraq. Therefore, contractor personnel will be required to work alongside military units and with PRTs on location in provinces around Iraq. The precise mix of services required is subject to mission requirements; therefore, specific requests will be issued detailing the exact mixture of expertise needed for each situation as the mission requires.
When required, contractor personnel will be required to provide support in an advisory and assistance role which includes but not limited to:
Prepare required documentation to include technical reports, in-depth analysis, or specialized graphics.
Assist in and present demonstrations, facilitate workshops and partner meetings.
Conduct work assignments and adhere to standards of conduct as prescribed by U.S. military instructions, this contract, and laws of the host nation.
Live and work in harsh, desert, mountain, and other environments to include living in dire conditions and temporary facilities. These facilities will be the same standard as those provided to U.S. Government personnel and in accordance with theater guidelines and local camp facilities. Initial living conditions may include tents for sleeping, temporary shower facilities, and porta-toilets. Contractor personnel will be moved to improved living conditions (trailers for sleeping, showering and latrines) when available, and at the discretion of the Garrison Commander.
Provide technical services and analyses during levels of heightened state of threat, or combat conditions.
Assist in basic office administration such as answering the telephone and keep work area clean.
Required, on a limited basis, to travel to countries (Kuwait, Jordan, Qatar, etc.) other than Iraq in order to provide assistance to U.S. Government personnel on the mission.
Contractor personnel gathering atmospheric information routinely operate outside of the Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) without military escort or security. Logistical support of these missions will be provided by the U.S. Government.
EOD Instructors and Training Device Fabricators
O'Gara Training and Services, LLC seeks highly motivated and qualified candidates for positions at EOD Training and Evaluation Unit TWO. Positions include but are not limited to: Explosive Ordnance Disposal Instructors, IED Training Device Fabricators.
Applicants should possess the following: Recent combat or non-combat experience in OIF and OEF Theaters of Operation. Instructional experience in military training environments, IED and /or advanced electronics training. FT positions are available in the Virginia Beach area. Most positions require access to classified material. Successful candidates will also be required to complete a letter of intent for the specified position.
Security Clearance required for most positions. You will also be subject to a background check upon hire.
Details on EOD Instructor and Training Device Builder positions:
Senior Instructors /Subject Matter Experts (SME):
Surface Ordnance
IED's
WMD's
IED Training Device Fabricators:
Electronics background
EOD/C-IED Background
Preferences for all positions:
Former Senior/Master EOD Technicians
Former Special Warfare/Operations/Force Recon experience.
Army and Marine Corps Training experience.
Joint service C-IED experience.
OEF/OIF combat and non-combat deployment experience.
Military Training command experience/certification.
Positions will augment/compliment active duty training component(s)
Locations: Virginia Beach, Va.
Work Performance: Instruct, evaluate and train (or provide support to same) in accordance with established Courses of Instruction.
To be considered for the above positions with O'Gara Training and Services forward a detailed resume and a copy of your DD-214
; please include your salary requirement and EOD TEU 2 in the subject line.
We are currently seeking qualified individuals for employment at our new Tactical Training Facility in Westmoreland County:
Tactical Training Instructors
Coordinates, develops, and presents firearms, driving, and security related training programs. Develops training support materials, schedules training programs, and determines training support as needed or requested by the Training Director. Responsible for safety, certifications/qualifications, and compliance as necessary. Provides guidance, leadership, strong technical capability, and training skills. Candidates will possess a minimum of five (5) years of military or civilian law enforcement experience in a training environment.
Mechanic Assistants
Responsible for vehicle maintenance, repairs, and maintaining equipment according to manufacture’s recommendations under the guidance of a lead mechanic. May be asked to perform other manual labor activities. A minimum of five (5) years of experience in vehicle maintenance is needed to qualify.
Facility Maintenance Staff
Responsible for cleaning and overall maintenance of the facility and internal offices. Will be responsible for maintaining all off-road facilities to include landscaping and removing scrap metal from ranges. Detailing vehicles, unloading shipments, and any manual labor needed. A minimum of (3) three years experience in a maintenance related field is required.
Office Manager
Responsible for organizing and coordinating office operations and procedures in order to ensure organizational effectiveness and efficiency. Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Power Point is required. Responsible for supervising all office activities to achieve maximum expense control and productivity. Develops procedures and policies for office activities. May be asked to perform other duties to assist with training coordination. Must have 5 years prior management experience in an office environment with a bachelors degree.
Office Support Staff
Will report to the Office Manager and perform all office administration functions as required. Must be proficient in Word, Excel, and Power Point. A minimum of 3 years experience in office administration is required.
To be considered for the above positions with O'Gara Training and Services forward a detailed resume to
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