International, Foreign Military Training Specialist (Washington, DC)

Gemini 3 Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays

Professional development and tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Gemini 3 Group is seeking an International, Foreign Military Training Specialist in Washington, DC, to support foreign military training activities for the U.S. Coast Guard. The role involves managing training schedules, providing support for foreign military sales, and liaising with international entities. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, strong analytical and interpersonal skills, and at least three years of relevant experience. The position includes benefits like medical insurance, 401(k) matching, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in foreign assistance or security cooperation.
• Knowledge of USCG’s mission and training capabilities.
• Experience with Title 10 and Title 22 programs.
• Ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS.
• Active Secret Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Manage foreign military training activities for U.S. Coast Guard.
• Assist in scheduling and managing pre-deployment training.
• Provide support for foreign military sales and financing activities.
• Coordinate international training strategies.
• Draft reports and correspondence for the Executive Staff.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in International Relations or related field

Tools

Defense Security Assistance Management System (DSAMS)

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

International, Foreign Military Training Specialist (Washington, DC)

Company mission: The Gemini 3 Group, Inc. (G3G) was founded in 2008 and is classified as a certified and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business. We provide a team of committed, empowered and technically capable professionals to fulfill the mission(s) of our clients in the public and private sector(s). Our business approach is to synergistically apply core competencies, organizational capabilities, and resources to maximize success for our clients. People remain a priority with us; Our Clients, Our People, and Our Partners. G3G strives to provide superior quality and unparalleled customer service in all aspects of our business. We believe each employee contributes to the success and growth of our Company. It is our goal to provide our employees with a work environment that promotes professional and personal fulfillment, career development, and job enrichment.

Job Summary/Purpose: The Gemini 3 Group is seeking an International, Foreign Military Training Specialist to manage and support foreign military training activities for the U.S. Coast Guard Office of International Affairs in Washington, DC.

Essential Responsibilities/Functions:

• Understand and utilize numerous systems to execute duties: Defense Security Assistance Management System (DSAMS), Direct Access (DA), and SANWEB.
• Assist with the scheduling, development, and management of pre‑deployment training for members going overseas as required by the agency, Department of State, or Combatant Commander.
• Brief Coast Guard leadership at weekly meetings and when required.
• Understand Foreign Military Sales (FMS), Foreign Military Financing (FMF), Maritime Security Initiative (MSI) and Bureau of International and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) case development and management, technical and administrative support, as well as support to the USCG’s Non‑Proliferation (NP), Export Controls and Border Security program.
• Program, schedule, and confirm that international military students are in DSAMS.
• Assist with managing/executing approved Interagency Agreements (IAAs).
• Attend annual Security Cooperation, Education and Training Working Group conferences to gather annual country training requirements.
• Assist in the annual development of mobile training summary reports for submission, as mandated by Congress and other U.S. government agencies.
• Provide support to the USCG with FMS case development in DSAMS to include Price and Availability requests, Letters of Offer and Acceptance, amendments, and modifications.
• Provide support to program execution activities that may include Joint Visit Inspections, site surveys, foreign visits, and program reviews.
• Provide support to the USCG to coordinate and attend International Acquisition Program reviews and meetings; prepare visit/trip reports, letters, memos, executive summaries, Memoranda for the Record (MFRs), transmittals, graphics, briefings, and backup material.
• Liaise with the Combatant Commands, foreign country SAOs, Foreign Commercial Service and Defense Attaches, and USCG regional training managers to aid in developing training and assistance strategies in support of Coast Guard FMS/EDA/FMF/MSI/INL activities.
• Assist in the development of individual country and/or regional maritime capability development training and assistance strategies to combat maritime proliferation and non‑proliferation threats and meet DoS program objectives.
• Assist in the development and coordination of training sequences for international students that involve both the USCG and other services to include resident courses and on‑the‑job training programs tailored to an individual student, ship transfer training, and Mobile Education and Training Teams.
• Assist with the planning, deploying, and execution of mobile training teams in the host country, ensuring training follows U.S. DoS and host country objectives and that it compliments resident training programs.
• Assist in managing training and technical assistance program data in standard DoD and USCG data management systems, to include the Defense Security Assistance Management System (DSAMS).
• Assist in the planning, coordination, execution, and escort of foreign visitor delegations to USCG Headquarters, training centers, and operational units, sponsored by or directly supporting training and technical assistance programs.
• Provide administrative support in the development of trip binders, when needed, for the Executive Staff.
• Draft non‑routine and routine correspondence for review, approval, and signature in accordance with applicable USCG guidelines; utilization of word processing and graphics software to format and generate a variety of materials including correspondence, memos, syllabi, handouts, preparation of Microsoft PowerPoint slides and presentations, a variety of written documents to include recurring reports, logs, financial, travel and procurement documents.
• Assist in coordinating various working group activities by organizing meetings, telephone and video conferences; tracking and following up on project deadlines, arranging for briefing materials, collecting, and disseminating information required for pre‑visit and pre‑meeting briefings as well as post‑meeting summaries and tracking of recommended action items.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to foster and maintain effective relationships with a variety of entities to aid in performing job duties.
• Ability to work independently and take action on assigned tasks.
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly and work on multiple deadlines (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly).
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.

Required Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience working in the foreign assistance or security cooperation field managing international military students and mobile training.
• Knowledge of USCG’s overall mission, objectives, and programs, including the organization, management, and leadership process by which the USCG will accomplish the international training and security cooperation mission.
• Working knowledge of USCG training system, courses of instruction, and training capabilities supporting international military training.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience working with various Title 10 and Title 22 Security Cooperation and Security Assistance programs such as Foreign Military Sales, Foreign Military Financing, International Narcotics and Law Enforcement, International Military Education and Training, and other U.S. grant aid and foreign assistance programs.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience working with various Department of Defense and USCG international military student management systems such as the Defense Security Assistance Management System, and the Student Assistance Network.
• Experience with all Microsoft Office 365 applications.
• Active Secret Clearance.
• Ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS.

Required Education, Licenses and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred (International Relations); direct experience may be substituted for a degree.

Security Clearance Requirements

• U.S. Citizen.
• Minimum of Active Secret clearance required.
• Must be able to pass a background check and FBI fingerprint check.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.

Benefits/Perks

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays.
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.
• HSA, FSA, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and AD&D, accident, hospital, and critical illness insurances.
• Professional growth opportunities.
• Performance awards.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations shall be made, as required by law, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.

Department: Open Positions
This is a full time position