International Development Solutions - Deputy Project Manager Operations - Afghanistan

International Development Solutions - Deputy Project Manager Operations - Afghanistan

Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, International Development Solutions (IDS) is a leading provider of integrated security solutions to the U.S. Government. Contracts awarded to IDS support our national security and assists in the mission of Global Security for U.S. interests worldwide. Through innovation and continuous process improvement, IDS’s experienced management team has developed a strategic, operational and tactical understanding of our client’s security needs. Disciplined management processes address customer needs while at the same time adapting to an ever changing security environment. Collaboration, teamwork and communication are hallmarks of our company. This allows IDS to use our resources to provide the best value for our clients.

All candidates should be willing and able to work in a high-threat environment and pass pre-deployment medical screening to include a Physical Training test.

This position / labor category is staffed in accordance with the requirements described below.
Act as the focal point for all contractor provided protective security details, including all support personnel (i.e. guard force, intelligence analysts, medical personnel, vehicle and equipment technicians/mechanics, etc.), with the general advice and guidance of the, RSO, DS Agent in Charge (AIC) and the project manager.  On a short-term basis, and only in the absence of the Project Manager, assumes the on-site role and responsibilities of the Project Manager.
The DPMO shall be designated as a personal security specialist (P).
The DPMO is required to attend the protective security specialist (PSS) training course as outlined in this contract.
The DPMO shall obtain weapons qualification as outlined in this contract, with the Glock, M4, Shotgun, M240, M249 and M203 and familiarization fire for the AK47.
The DPMO is authorized to permanently fill the position / labor category of the Protective Security Specialist (PSS) in case of shortages with the approval from HTP.
All aspects of planning, scheduling, organizing, managing, and assessing performance of assigned protective security details under the task order.
Ensuring that the contractor provided personnel selected for protective security leadership positions / labor categories are executing their responsibilities efficiently and effectively.  Items of primary concern include assessing performance of the protective security details and ensuring proper behavior of all contractor-provided personnel, whether on or off duty.
Ensuring that all necessary contractor support of protective security details is planned, provided, and maintained to allow the details to perform without a decrease in required performance.
On-time delivery of protective security detail support (personnel and equipment) Provision of adequate off-duty needs of protective security personnel (housing, meals, activities).
Ensuring that the behavior reflects favorably on the USG, the Department of State, The United States Embassy, or the local Government that requested protective security support.

Must meet all of the below qualifications:
U.S. Citizen/TCN/LN, as specified in the Task Order.
Must have an accredited Bachelor’s degree (http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/)
Level 3 English proficiency (see Exhibit A).
Fifteen (15) years of experience.
Ten (10) years of the fifteen years must have been working on or overseeing personal protective, static guard and emergency response team assignments.
At least three (3) of the ten years must have been in a management or in-charge capacity.
The remaining five (5) years of experience shall be generalized experience as defined as follows:
Generalized experience in planning, evaluating, analyzing, and implementing government security type programs.
Demonstrated experience in the interpretation of government regulations and the development of plans, policies, and procedures.
Written and verbal communications skills, including the ability to communicate solutions effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to function effectively in adverse situations.
No impediments to traveling overseas to and within countries that are considered dangerous or unhealthy.
Knowledge of foreign languages is desirable, but not essential.
This position / labor category shall be vetted and approved by HTP

Interested candidates, please put job title in the subject line and email resume to lucy@military-civilian.com