Operations Manager - Gata Iii

LEVEL: Mid-level to Senior
LOCATION: Washington, D.C.
TYPE: Consultant/Contract
McColm & Company (McCO) is a mission-driven and customer-focused consulting firm that equips change makers with the knowledge, skills, and insights they need to succeed in an increasingly complex world. McCO specializes in supporting U.S. federal customers with internationally and thematically focused portfolios by managing bespoke professional training programs, delivering effective capacity building solutions, and providing highly specialized technical advisory and analysis expertise to decision makers.
McCO issues this Call for CVs for an Operations Manager to facilitate foreign law enforcement training under an anticipated contract with the Department of State (DOS), Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS), Office of Antiterrorism Assistance (ATA). The position description below details the duties and qualifications of the anticipated position, contingent upon contract award.
Background
The Global Anti-Terrorism Assistance Program (GATA), a U.S. Department of State (DOS), Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Office of Antiterrorism Assistance (DS/ATA) contract, assists foreign partners in developing anti-terrorism capabilities to support counterterrorism objectives. The program is an advanced and specialized foreign assistance program that provides foreign law enforcement with instructional training. ATA fosters cooperative efforts between U.S. law enforcement agencies and those of foreign partners to prevent future terrorist attacks and manage their consequences. The recipients of this training will be vetted foreign police and civilian security officials within selected partner nations. Instruction ranges from small unit police tactical training to classroom courses to senior executive seminars, consultations, and technical assessments, including several knowledge-based and skills-based disciplines necessary for an effective antiterrorism capability. Since its inception in 1983, the program has trained over 150,000 foreign law enforcement and civilian government officials in over 154 countries. ATA also advances U.S. foreign policy goals by strengthening bilateral relationships and increasing respect for human rights by sharing modern, humane, and effective antiterrorism techniques.
Duties
The responsibilities of the Operations Manager are as follows:

• The OM implements training orders as agreed and supervise all assigned contractor personnel.
• The Operations Manager (OM) shall be responsible for day-to-day management and supervision of the performance and implementation of task orders and subsequent training requests.
• The OM communicates regularly with ATA program representatives to meet training order requirements.
• The OM has day-to-day responsibility for the contractor operations.
• The OM leads actions performed by the contractor and coordinates directly with Antiterrorism Assistance (ATA) on operational issues.
• The OM shall be available during normal duty hours to meet with U.S. Government personnel to discuss problem areas.
• The OM shall manage staffing and equipment priorities in coordination with the Training Coordinator (TC) and/or designated personnel.

Requirements
The qualified candidate for Operations Manager must possess levels of education and experience as follows:

• Bachelor’s Degree or substantial, demonstrated expertise in operational management, international training, or civilian security training programs.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ supervisory experience responsible for operational management of up to 50 subordinate staff and intermittent contractors.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience managing overseas programs or projects, preferably involving training services for foreign law enforcement or other non-U.S. personnel.

The ideal candidate will also possess the following experience and capabilities:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen eligible to obtain SECRET clearance.
• Experience in effectively dealing with international and headquarters staff, while demonstrating sensitivity to other cultures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel, Office, and PowerPoint.
• Willing and able travel to austere/hazardous locations as necessary
• Experience working with Department of State Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Office of Antiterrorism Assistance (DS/T/ATA).
• Must have a valid U.S. Passport and eligibility to obtain a country visa.

Benefits
McCO offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to all of our staff. Compensation is offered according to job requirements, market dynamics, and experience/skills of the successful candidate. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurances, generous Paid Time Off, 11 paid federal holidays, and annual performance-based bonuses.