GAS - Technical Advisor

BlueForce, Inc. is seeking Technical Advisors to provide technical expertise to a variety of national and international stakeholders in support of security assistance program. This position requires deployment to Sub-Saharan Africa. 

**This position is subject to contract award** 

Duties and Responsibilities  

• Provide technical expertise to either the Host Nation, Regional Organization, or International Organization personnel, working in one or more specialized disciplines.  
• Lead and/or be an active participant of a workgroup that requires the specialized knowledge of the Technical Advisor.   
• Provide guidance in their area of capability and provide expert technical support for a particular project/program. 
• Coordinate with members of the U.S. interagency present at Post to ensure that all U.S. Government program activities related to the specialized discipline(s) are coordinated and support overall U.S. objectives.   
• Make recommendations for sustainable improvement to the country team and Program Office. 
• Submit monthly progress reports, which will include a Performance Monitoring Framework and Work Plan. 
• Additional duties and responsibilities may apply once contract is awarded. 

Minimum Required Qualifications 

Technical Advisor Level 1 

• Bachelor’s degree and at least ten (10) years of prior professional experience working in the relevant specialized discipline(s). 

Technical Advisor Level 2 

• Master’s degree and at least six (6) years prior professional experience working in the relevant specialized discipline(s)  

Advisory services may include the following areas of expertise: peacekeeping and humanitarian affairs, human rights/protection of civilians, women rights, law enforcement, national security, cybersecurity, counterterrorism, security reform, maritime security, border security, intelligence analysis. 

Overall Minimum Requirements  

• Technical certifications will be required once contract is awarded. 
• Fluent English language speaking and writing ability. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant DOS and interagency guidance regarding U.S. objectives. 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.