Project Analyst

Akima; Fort Huachuca (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Point Federal, an AKIMA Company, is seeking a Project Analyst to support a contract award for a mission-oriented program at Ft. Huachuca.

The role involves developing training materials, coordinating with facilitators, and supporting Army MARS operations, including content creation and social media moderation. The candidate should have at least two years of technical training experience, a relevant BA, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to obtain the necessary

Qualifications

• Two years of experience creating or delivering technical training in an operational setting.
• BA in Communications, English, Technical Writing, or related field or combination of relevant experience and OTJ training may substitute.
• Ability to speak, write and understand English.
• Superior oral and written communication skills, with ability to follow instructions and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop instructional material, training activities, and exercises; update and maintain training content.
• Coordinate implementation with facilitators and assess training effectiveness.
• Create media to support training and program operations and moderate social media to promote objectives.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Training facilitation

Project coordination

Classroom / workshop delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Technical Writing, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Photoshop

Job description

Compass Point Federal (Compass Point) an AKIMA Company is looking for a Project Analyst to support a contract award supporting a mission-oriented program located in Ft. Huachuca. This individual will provide technical assistance to the radio operators and Army Military Auxiliary Radio Systems (MARS) volunteers on all operational and technical issues regarding the gateway operations. The employee must obtain a FCC license within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Develop instructional material, training activities, exercises, incorporate current technology, coordinate its implementation with facilitators, and assess its effectiveness.
• Design, update and maintain self-guided training material for a force of 1000 volunteer workers. Additionally, the coordinator will work with other staff in developing and maintaining a library of reference material and manuals, and implementation of training and exercises.
• Initial projects will include, a volunteer facilitator led radio communications course for JROTC cadets and a selfguided basic initial training course in radio communications for volunteer personnel.
• Assist in developing written materials for training and procedural guidance for radio communications operator. Create content and moderate Social Media activities, maintain material on Army MARS website.
• Work with Subject Matter Experts to identify objectives and help develop content
• Revise and rewrite content to shape it for documentation needs
• Create media to support training and program operations
• Safeguard all government property, as well as provide for the safety and well-being of personnel.
• Participate in and help develop materials for physical security, information assurance, and force protection plans and procedures.
• Provide Administrate Support for the Army MARS membership program to include maintaining membership electronic files / online folders on a government provided database and documentation of staff functions.
• Support Project Manager with operational and administrative duties as required.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizenship able to obtain and maintain Secret or higher level clearance is highly desired.
• At least 2 years of experience in creating or delivering technical training in an operational setting.
• BA in Communications, English, Technical Writing, or related field and/or Combination of relevant experience and OTJ training may substitute.
• Ability to speak, write and understand English.
• Superior oral and written communications skills.
• Communicate objectives in a positive manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and volunteers.
• Work independently and identify potentially more effective methods of work operations.
• Skill in use of Microsoft Office
• Skill in use of PhotoShop and image capture software.
• Ability to follow instructions and utilize establish / prescribed formats.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to effectively facilitate classes, lead discussions, answer questions from students.
• Ability to lead project work groups or focus groups.
• Experience in assessing training success and return on investment.
• General knowledge of radio procedure and Operations.
• Ability to obtain required licenses and Certifications.
• Graphic design and e-learning software experience a plus.
• Experience utilizing and moderating social media to promote organizational objectives a plus.

Work Type

On-Site

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Compass Point, an Akima company, is not just another federal IT contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At Compass Point, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, Compass Point provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, Compass Point delivers a broad range of skilled IT services, including data-centric services, software development, IT infrastructure modernization, managed IT services, and more.

As a Compass Point employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.