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NGB Family Program Certification Specialist

SUMMARY:

Dawson is searching for family support program certification candidates to support the Army National Guard family readiness training, certification, and services support by aiding in the identification and development of family readiness training and policy, along with certification of each state’s Military Family Readiness System (MFRS). Location will be Army Readiness Center (TARC), Arlington, VA with travel to all 54 states and territories.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Utilize the Task Management Tool (TMT) to provide input on tasks.

• Coordinate, implement, and maintain an in-person and virtual training system.

• Provide training support to the field on Certification Management System (CMS) and maintain CMS with up-to-date information.

• Coordinate teleconferences and webinars.

• Attend planning meetings as needed and required.

• Act as the primary lead for administrative actions during site visits.

• Conduct an After-Action Reviews and prepare an After-Action Reports

• Monitor pertinent government email inboxes.

• Liaise with representatives from the 54 States and territories.

• Track progress of the state’s remediation of deficiencies identified, perform online document collection, monitor and review documentation, and ensure the qualifications meet the certification standards.

• Attend meetings as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Preferred:

• Five or more years’ experience with DoD certification or accreditation

• Master’s Degree or higher from an accredited academic institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Required:

• Three years’ experience with DoD certification or accreditation for Military Family Readiness

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited academic institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Superior analytical skills, leadership, communication, influence, conflict resolution, stakeholder manager, planning/resource management, and a mastery of program/project tools and techniques.

• Ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS

• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English.

• US citizen

DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

*This position is Contingent upon award.

**DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.