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Job DescriptionThe ProSidian & Solkoa (Engagement Team) seek an Academic Resistance Laboratory Training (ARL) Instructors / Program Analysts (Level 8) [CLIN0004 Full Time] located at The Federal Law Enforcement Agency space at approved locations including OCONUS. Most of the work will be performed at the Agency’s Office of Training, Quantico and Stafford, Virginia. to support an engagement for a Federal Law Enforcement Agency
Provide a Federal Law Enforcement Agency with Personnel Recovery (PR) Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to further its existing Personnel Recovery (PR) Program behalf of The Law Enforcement Agency’s, Office of Training (TR) with training to entail incorporating a one (1) day training regimen pertaining to Academic Resistance Laboratory Training (ARL). The ProSidian Engagement Team will also conduct a biannual Backcountry Skills Week training course, speak to, and develop a course syllabus for the anticipated future ten (10) day Personnel Recovery Emergency Preparedness (PREP)/Foreign Affairs Counter Threat (FACT) courses. Personnel Recovery SMEs shall suggest new policies and procedures, conduct/assist inter-agency coordination and provide training and operational support to The Law Enforcement Agency personnel that could potentially be isolated from other friendly personnel or detained by a terrorist or criminal elements while deployed Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS).
The ProSidian Team shall provide training to The Agency Personnel, Task Force Officers, The Agency’s Emergency Support Function (ESF-13), Other Government Agencies (OGAs), and foreign host nation counterparts. The SMEs shall be familiar with Department of State (DoS) Smith Training and High Threat Security Overseas Seminar (HTSOS), Serving Aboard for Families & Employees (SAFE), Foreign Affairs Counter Threat (FACT), and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Incident Management System (NIMS). These SMEs shall provide training and recommend necessary information to be included in interagency Memorandum of Agreements (MOAs)/Memorandum of Understanding (MOU’s) required to ensure The Law Enforcement Agency Personnel is incorporated into the existing Personnel Recovery (PR) infrastructure within the Department of Defense (DoD), DoS, and OGAs. SMEs shall provide training and logistical support for the Law Enforcement Agency’s Office of Training (TR) and deploy assistance in both Continental United States (CONUS) and OCONUS training deployments.
This is a Full-Time ProSidian employed W-2 position with commensurate benefits and competitive salary. The ideal candidate shall work to support requirements as an ARL Instructor / Program Analyst to plan, develop, organize, direct and conduct a one (1) day ARL tailored training course for designated DEA personnel. The ARL training shall consist of surviving and coping with a detention/hostage event by a foreign government and/or terrorist organization, as well as encompass instruction in interrogation, stress resistance, surveillance detection techniques, and advanced intelligence concepts and principals. Course curriculum shall continue to evolve based upon identifiable merging threats to DEA personnel worldwide.
The single day of instruction required during the PR II Course (conducted throughout the year) shall be performed at the DEA TR facility in Stafford, Virginia. On occasion, training may be conducted at various CONUS locations. The three contractor ARL Instructors must be escorted if entering a DEA facility. Access to DEA electronic systems is not authorized. DEA reserves the right to modify the security requirements found in this contract at any time.
Other days of instruction may be required for the anticipated future PREP courses that shall be performed at various locations CONUS. Academic Resistance Laboratory (ARL) Training Instructor ARL/Role Players Instructors must be escorted if entering other OGAs facilities. Academic Resistance Laboratory (ARL) Training Instructor shall coordinate with the TM on schedule.
The Academic Resistance Laboratory (ARL) Training Instructors shall assist in the development and instruction of DEA’s ARL tailored training. ARL Instructor / Program Analyst shall perform and instruct in the classroom, laboratory, and operational environments to ensure students grasp a firm understanding of ARL principles using lecture, demonstration, and guided hands-on instructional methodologies.
Academic Resistance Laboratory (ARL) Training Instructors shall participate in ARL de-briefing exercises and shall participate in after action discussions at the conclusion of all ARL instruction and role-play training laboratory. The ARL Instructor / Program Analyst shall provide training to selected personnel as directed by The Law Enforcement Agency’s Office of Training (TR).
QualificationsAt no time will ProSidian personnel be supervised by the Fed. Gov Agency personnel. However, Government assistance is available to provide technical and policy guidance through the assigned representatives. The ProSidian Team Member's and other ProSidian employees will have a fixed 8 hour day ranging from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. Telework is not authorized for this contract. Extended hours of work may be required during the week or on weekends to meet priorities. All documents submitted to and related to project accomplishment must be developed on electronic media shall be compatible with the requisite version of Microsoft Word, Excel, Auto Cad, or other software, as required. The ProSidian Engagement Team shall maintain individual project files consisting of background information, design notes, and other material for assigned projects.
minimum of two (2) years in SERE instruction, including successful completion of SERE (Level C) instruction.Academic Resistance Laboratory (ARL) Training Instructor shall have completed the SERE Indoctrination Courses.Academic Resistance Laboratory (ARL) Training Instructor shall have completed Basic Combat Survival Courses.It is recommended but not required that Academic Resistance Laboratory (ARL) Training Instructor shall have completed an Instructor Development Course emphasizing adult learning and facilitated learning methods.working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, web editing tools, and database management.Capable of obtaining and maintaining a valid U.S. driver’s license. Any expenses associated with the driver’s license shall be at the cost of Personnel Recovery Training/Logistics Specialist.
Leadership, Communication, and familiarity with the following: training regimen pertaining to Academic Resistance Laboratory Training (ARL), Backcountry Skills Week Training, Personnel Recovery Emergency Preparedness (PREP)/Foreign Affairs Counter Threat (FACT) courses, PR policies and procedures, inter-agency coordination, training and operational support to personnel that could potentially be isolated from other friendly personnel or detained by terrorist or criminal elements while deployed Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS)
Additional InformationCORE COMPETENCIES
Teamwork – ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leaderLeadership – ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiativesBusiness Acumen – understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and peopleCommunication – ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writingMotivation – persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutionsAgility – ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streamsJudgment – exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramificationsOrganization – ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks
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OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Business Tools – understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.Business Tools – understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectorsCuriosity – the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well togetherHumility – exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a differenceWillingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom------------ ------------ ------------
BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS
ProSidian Employee Benefits and Highlights: Your good health and well-being are important to ProSidian Consulting. At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. That’s why we are also pleased to offer the Employee Benefits Program, designed to promote your health and personal welfare. Our growing list of benefits currently include the following for Full Time Employees:
Competitive Compensation: Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with Group Health Benefits, Pre-tax Employee Benefits, and Performance Incentives. For medical and dental benefits, the Company contributes a fixed dollar amount each month towards the plan you elect. Contributions are deducted on a Pre-tax basis.Group Medical Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian partners with BC/BS, to offer a range of medical plans, including high-deductible health plans or PPOs. ||| Group Dental Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian dental carriers - Delta, Aetna, Guardian, and MetLife.Group Vision Health Insurance Benefits:ProSidian offers high/low vision plans through 2 carriers: Aetna and VSP.401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement for eligible employees. A range of investment options are available with a personal financial planner to assist you. The Plan is a pre-tax Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefits: Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a doctor’s appointment, or any number of events in your life. Currently these benefits include Vacation/Sick days – 2 weeks/3 days | Holidays - 10 ProSidian and Government Days are given.Pre-Tax Payment Programs: Pre-Tax Payment Programs currently exist in the form of a Premium Only Plan (POP). These Plans offer a full Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and a tax benefit for eligible employees.Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans: We want you to achieve financial success. We offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The Corporate Perks Benefit Program. This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy on a daily basis.Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are Security Clearance requirements for Engagement Teams handling sensitive Engagements in the Federal Marketplace. A Security Clearance is a valued asset in your professional portfolio and adds to your credentials.ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program: ProSidian Consulting will pay up to 5k for all referrals employed for 90 days for candidates submitted through our Referral Program.Performance Incentives: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are performance incentives associated with each new client that each employee works to pursue and support.Flexible Spending Account: FSAs help you pay for eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent day care expenses on a pre-tax basis. You determine your projected expenses for the Plan Year and then elect to set aside a portion of each paycheck into your FSA.Supplemental Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance: If you want extra protection for yourself and your eligible dependents, you have the option to elect supplemental life insurance. D&D covers death or dismemberment from an accident only.Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Disability insurance plans are designed to provide income protection while you recover from a disability.----------- ------------ ------------
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