At Advanced Decision Vectors LLC (ADV) we pride ourselves on delivering superior program management strategic planning and operational solutions to the Department of Defense (DoD) and federal agencies. As a Small Disadvantaged Business with deep ties to the DoD we uphold values of Integrity Distinction Experience and Achievement. Join our team and contribute to critical humanitarian and national security initiatives that have a realworld impact.
Position Overview
ADV is seeking a Foreign Humanitarian Assistance (FHA) Program Analyst (J49 to support NORAD and USNORTHCOM J4 (N&NC/J49 to provide Country Program Monitoring. The selected candidate will work closely with Program Managers Interagency Components Offices of Defense Coordination/Cooperation (ODC) and key stakeholders to ensure the successful of humanitarian assistance projects and security cooperation efforts.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise and assist the J49 on planning tasking conducting summarizing and reporting on the requirements for each Country Program Monitoring (CPM) in compliance with instruction and policy in DoDI 5132.14 and SAMM Chapter 12.
- Create an annual CPM plan for each Partner Nation (PN) and collect appropriate data to complete the CPM within five days in coordination with FHA Program Managers.
- Provide a status brief of each months CPM progress and the forthcoming months plan.
- Maintain and update an electronic record of CPM status on the J49 portal at least weekly.
- Communicate with host country contacts in spoken and written form without the need for a translator.
- Demonstrate cultural competency in dealings with PNs to positively reflect the image of USNORTHCOM and the United States.
Required Qualifications:
- Active Secret Clearance (must be obtained prior to start).
- Bachelors degree in International Relations Political Science Public Policy or a related field (Masters preferred).
- 3 years of experience in foreign humanitarian assistance international development security cooperation or disaster preparedness.
- Demonstrated expertise in program assessment monitoring evaluation and strategic planning.
- Strong understanding of DoD humanitarian assistance programs DSCA regulations and security cooperation initiatives.
- Proficiency with OHASIS TMT APACS DTS and other DoDrelated databases.
- Experience working with US embassies partner nations or interagency stakeholders in an international capacity.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate English/Spanish preferred.
- Ability to travel internationally to Mexico The Bahamas and other locations as required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working within USNORTHCOM J4 or similar DoD organizations.
- Familiarity with Department of State and USAID humanitarian assistance programs.
- Previous experience supporting security cooperation efforts in Latin America or the Caribbean.
- Fluency in Spanish
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals regardless of personal characteristics are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity disability or veteran status.