Program Lead-Capstone Exercise

Chi-Chack LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Employer-paid Life insurance

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

Paid time off - 11 Holidays

401(k) plan

Job summary

Chi-Chack LLC seeks a Program Lead-Capstone Exercise to manage DIA/JMAS capstone activities at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, VA. You will supervise contractor staff, coordinate with the government, and ensure safe, compliant operations for the capstone program.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree and has 10+ years in a Defense environment, with prior JMAS instructional or OPSCO roles and a background in adult learning and accreditation efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with relevant DoD/training background.
• Ten years in a Defense environment and prior JMAS instructional experience.
• Experience coordinating Capstone exercises and accreditation activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day management of all personnel on the task and liaise with government.
• Serve as Project Lead, Capstone Lead, and instructor for exercise blocks; coordinate with agencies.
• Oversee schedule development for ATP capstone support, including training weeks and exercise weeks.
• Ensure clear communications on work hours, leave, and personnel issues with contractor staff.
• Support accreditation activities with COE/IACET/ACE and JMAS curriculum reviews.

Skills

Attache/OPSCO experience

JMAS instructor experience

Adult learning context

10+ years DoW environment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position: Program Lead-Capstone Exercise Posted: 03/06/2026

Job Title: Program Lead-Capstone Exercise

Classification: Full-Time

Location: Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Virginia

Travel Required: Possible Travel

This position is contingent on contract award*

About Chi-Chack

Founded in 2007, Chi-Chack specializes in supporting government clients with effective training, education, program management, and operational solutions to enhance mission success. Headquartered in Tacoma, WA, with a nationwide workforce of training professionals and subject matter experts, Chi-Chack is also a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB).

Position Summary

The Project/Capstone Exercise Lead oversees high-quality training at Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Joint Military Attache School (JMAS). The Lead shall supervise contractor personnel to ensure quality performance and contract compliance, and ensure a safe and fair work environment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day management of all personnel on the task. Act as a conduit between the off-site program manager and the government.
• Serve as both the Project Lead and as the Capstone Exercise Lead and as an instructor for lesson blocks associated with the exercise. Be responsible for direct coordination with outside agencies, synchronize scheduling of meetings/trainings/briefings, maintain current contact information for all points of contact and agencies supporting the capstone exercise, keeping them updated and readily available on the shared electronic filing system.
• As a member of the Education and Training Support Team, oversee development and publication of the schedule for full-cycle support to the Attaché Training Program (ATP) capstone exercise to include Advance Team operations, Training Week for support personnel and Exercise Week execution. Liaise with ATP Program Manager regarding personnel assignments and proposed changes.
• The Lead shall ensure contractor personnel provided under this contract are clearly aware of the communications chain for all issues, including those related to work hours, approved leave, and/or any other personnel issues.
• The Lead shall immediately bring performance issues to the attention of the contractor employee when required, and bring any uncorrected or uncorrectable contractor performance issues to the COR to ensure compliance with assigned tasks.
• Actively support ongoing JMAS accreditation activities through participation on assigned accreditation committees and/or working groups and attendance at JMAS curriculum reviews; understand and support accreditation efforts by Council on Occupational Education (COE), International Association of Continuing Education and Training (IACET), American Council on Education, and potentially others deemed critical by the JMAS Board of Governors

Qualifications, Knowledge And Skill Required

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• One complete and successful tour as an Attache, Defense Liaison Officer, Assistant Defense Attache, Operations Coordinator (OPSCO), or Operations Coordinator NCO.
• Minimum ten (10) years of experience in the Department of War environment.
• Two years experience as a JMAS instructor.
• Demonstrated experience in an educational or training context with an emphasis on adult learning.

Highly Desired Qualifications, Knowledge And Skills

• Prior experience working with Foreign Affairs agencies (e.g., Department of State, USAID, and Intelligence agencies).
• Specific knowledge of embassy operations overseas, understanding of a global workforce, and cross-cultural understanding living and/or working outside of the United States.

Physical And Environmental Requirements

• May be required to use computer screen for extensive periods of time.
• Extended working hours and travel may be necessary.

What We Offer: (benefits vary based on FT, PT, or On-Call status)

• Benefits offered include Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Employer-paid Life insurance, long-term disability and short-term disability
• Paid time off -including 11 Holidays
• Participation in the Chi-Chack LLC 401(k) plan

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Chi-Chack LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful considerations of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, sensory, physical, or mental disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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