GAS - Training Specialist

BlueForce, Inc. is seeking Training Specialists to provide expert-level curriculum development and training to a variety of national and international stakeholders. This position requires deployment to Sub-Saharan Africa. 

**This position is subject to contract award** 

Duties and Responsibilities  

• Provide expert-level curriculum development and training to either the Host Nation, Regional Organization, or International Organization personnel, in one or more specialized disciplines.  
• Prepare presentations, handouts, and any other required training aids ready before the training takes place and provide all needed hardcopy materials to facilitate training events.   
• Ensure that all training is contextually relevant and culturally appropriate, and that training incorporates adult learning techniques and best practices to achieve the desired training objectives.   
• Be prepared to accomplish training activities without logistical support from the Embassy, Host Nation, Regional Organization, or International Organization. 
• Ensure the trainings shall be provided with the desired end-state of improved Host Nation/Regional or International Organization self-sufficiency to undertake these tasks. 
• Consult with the U.S. Embassy country team to ensure relevancy on all current U.S. Government policy guidance concerning the Host Nation/Regional or International Organization. 
• In coordination with PM ensure Contractor Company checks with the Embassy that any members of foreign security forces have successfully passed Leahy vetting before they are allowed to participate in training. 
• In coordination with PM ensure Contractor Company submit the training agenda/schedule, the training curriculum, a list of training participants, and any requests for policy guidance/clarification for COR approval. 
• In coordination with PM ensure Contractor is responsible for translating training materials (presentations, handouts, etc.), if appropriate, and for providing all needed hardcopy materials for participants. 
• Conduct Pre-training assessment and post-training assessment. 
• In coordination with PM ensure that no later than 14 calendar days after a training has been completed, the Contractor submits a training after-action report that includes the purpose of the training, how the training supports broader foreign assistance objectives, a narrative summary of what happened, the training agenda, a chart of participant information (full name, sex, position, title, unit, unit location, email, phone), a class photo, analysis of pre- and post-training assessments to measure change in individual knowledge in the relevant subject area, lessons learned regarding effective training delivery given the specific country context, a summary of logistics required for the training and how they were provided, and recommendations for future training and/or other engagement with the participants to achieve broader foreign assistance objectives. 
• Additional deliverables may apply once contract is awarded. 

Minimum Required Qualifications 

Training Specialist Level 1 

• Bachelor’s degree and at least six (6) years of prior professional experience in a training specialist role. 

Training Specialist Level 2 

• Master’s degree and at least four (4) years prior professional experience in a training specialist role. 

Overall Minimum Experience 

• Experience developing curriculum and delivering training using adult learning techniques. 
• Experience delivering training to foreign military officials and/or foreign government officials. 
• Experience working overseas. 
• Fluent English language speaking and writing ability. 
• Demonstrated knowledge with all relevant State and interagency guidance regarding U.S. objectives and the broader operational picture the training will support.   At a minimum: 
  • National Security Strategy (NSS). 
  • Integrated Country Strategy (ICS).  
  • DoD’s Regional Combatant Command Theater Campaign Plan and Contingency Plans. 
  • DoD Country-level Plans. 
• Foreign language requirements may apply once contract is awarded. 
• Medical requirements may apply once contract is awarded. 
• Citizenship requirements may apply once contract is awarded. 
• Security clearance  requirements may apply once contract is awarded.