Lead Women Peace and Security (WPS) Expert
On-siteWashington, District of Columbia, United States or Washington, United States
Job Summary
Deliver a minimum of six (6) WPS courses per fiscal year, coordinated with the Joint Staff, in the National Capital Region and at designated CCMDs. Support a cross-functional network of trained WPS Focal Points and points of contact throughout the Joint Staff while maintaining functional relationships with WPS Advisors and Focal Points at COCOMs. Serve as the senior subject matter expert for managing Joint Force compliance with WPS statutory requirements and act as the lead and Course Director for all Joint Staff-led WPS trainings. Assist in preparing budget submissions for WPS implementation activities and support the collection and collation of data for NATO reporting requirements. Provide other related support services as directed by the Contracting Officer's Representative. Vistra Communications, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business headquartered in Tampa, FL, provides professional support services to Defense, Federal, and Civilian Agencies.
Required Qualifications
- TS/SCI
- A minimum of 8-10 years of experience supporting DoW WPS statutory requirements at the combatant command, Joint Staff, or OSW(P) level
- Must demonstrate experience supporting WPS statutory requirements through: developing military plans and policy, developing and executing military training and exercises, establishing WPS requirements assessments, briefing senior military leadership, and coordinating across key DoW stakeholders, including the Combatant Commands and Services
- Must demonstrate experience prepping senior military leadership for Congressional testimony on DoW implementation of WPS requirements and translating WPS requirements into Joint Force operations and investments
- Must have experience reading and understanding defense authorizations, appropriations, and assessing impacts to the Joint Force
- Must have experience with DoW component tasking and coordination processes, including liaison with OSW(P)
- Must have experience coordinating with US Government departments and agencies, civil society actors, and industry
- Must be joint certified as a DoW WPS advisor or a NATO certified WPS advisor
- US Citizenship
- Must be able to prepare and present materials to Flag Officers, General Officers, or Senior Executive Service (SES) members
- Maintain proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite
Desired Qualifications
- Previous experience on the Joint Staff J5
- Experience in leading trainings, WPS or human security courses
- Demonstrate experience providing oversight for training curriculum development, execution, and assessment
- Demonstrate experience leading small teams to meet specific deadlines
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