Provide project management support to linguist operations support in Afghanistan: Be the senior in-country representative for this program. Ensure that all requirements, as defined in the SOW, are met. Communicate new requirements, concerns, and issues to IAP Headquarters for resolution. Provide input to reports and ensure that reporting requirements and manage risk. Provide operational direction to linguists in the Area of Operations. Coordinate appropriate elements for linguist scheduling and travel. Ensure that necessary linguist health, morale, and welfare requirements are met. Coordinate in-country travel of linguist support personnel. Ensure that linguists adhere to standards of conduct concerning in-theater operations. Ensure that linguists adhere to scheduling requirements. Effectively manage any linguist management issues that may arise. Conduct quality control of material generated by linguists. Be able to interface and function with the heads of state/senior and provide guidance to the team.KNOWLEDGE
· Excellent communications skills.
· Proven ability to work in multi-cultural teams.
· Strong ability to work as a member of a diverse, dynamic team.
· Outstanding problems solving skills and sound judgment.
· Strong interpersonal skills.
· U.S. citizenship.
· Willingness to travel and work in Afghanistan.
· Willingness to work shifts and extended hours in support of 24 x 7 operations.
· Highly flexible.
· Good physical condition.
· Must hold a U.S. passport.
DESIRED
· Fifteen years of PM experience.
· US military experience and management experience.
· A thorough knowledge of cultural, economic, geopolitical, and military issues of Afghanistan and neighboring countries.
· Previous operational experience in joint service operations and training operations where linguists are required.
· Linguist support in Government operations desired.
· Previous experience managing linguists during Department of Defense operations.
· An ability to operate standard and specialized office automation equipment to process foreign language material.
MIN EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
· US Security Clearance Required
· U. S. Citizen
· BA/BS degree
· Proven track record of managing linguistics projects and programs.
· Sound management background with at least 10 years of experience.
SUPERVISES
· provides technical direction to an assigned work group
To apply go to http://www.iapws.com/Careers/careers.aspx click on Search Openings and reference the Auto Req ID number 11591BR