Position:
Program Manager - D.I.A. Language Training
Additional Information:
Program Manager- DIA Language Training
Title: Program Manager
Classification: Full-time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Security Clearance: Will be asked to complete a public trust background check
Location: National Capital Region (NCR), DC, VA, MD
Travel Required: May be required
*This position is contingent on contract award*
About Chi-Chack
Founded in 2007, Chi-Chack specializes in supporting government clients with effective training, education, program management, and operational solutions to enhance mission success. Headquartered in Tacoma, WA, with a nationwide workforce of training professionals and subject matter experts, Chi-Chack is also a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB).
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Program Manager manages a cadre of foreign language instructors to provide language training support services and instruction virtually or at the contractor's facility at both CONUS and OCONUS customer locations. The target audience includes DIA staff and Intelligence Community (IC) personnel. Training is delivered to individual students or to small groups generally not exceeding three students per class, at any of the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) levels of proficiency from 0 to 3. DIA's goals are to improve and increase the foreign language proficiency of the workforce to meet analytic, collection, and technical mission requirements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Verify all requisite components of training support are in place including curriculum, instructors, classroom facilities, training materials, and administrative requirements.
- Ensure that Course Instructors understand and meet all standards of performance.
- Supervise administrative personnel to coordinate with and register students and collect and report training data, surveys, and assessments.
- In collaboration with the Government stakeholders, plan and coordinate support for three programs: Intelligence Community Strategic Language Program (SLP), Joint Military Attache School (JMAS) instruction, and the Intensive/Immersive Language Program (ILP).
- Supervise the administration of valid pre- and post-training language proficiency assessments.
- Prepare and render deliverables and reports required by the contract.
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIRED:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
- Minimum five (5) years of experience managing a federal contract.
- Demonstrated experience in an educational or training context with an emphasis on adult learning.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite programs sufficient to perform assigned duties.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and experience to coordinate with various organizational stakeholder CORs /ACORs/GTMs.
- Ability to multi-task and deal with time constraints effectively.
HIGHLY DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Prior experience working in the Intelligence Community (IC)
- Past experience serving within the Defense Intelligence Agency.
Physical and Environmental Requirements:
- May be required to use computer screen for extensive periods of time.
- Extended working hours and travel may be necessary.
What We Offer: (benefits vary based on FT, PT, or On-Call status)
- Benefits offered include Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Employer-paid Life insurance, long-term disability and short-term disability
- Paid time off -including 11 Holidays
- Participation in the Chi-Chack LLC 401(k) plan
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Chi-Chack LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful considerations of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, sensory, physical, or mental disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.
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