OverviewWorking across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.
V2X is hiring for a Senior Defense Attaché Service Field Services SME for the Washington, DC location. The position is required to be onsite due to the classifed nature of the program.
**This position will require an active DoD TS/SCI clearance with a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.
The position serves as a Subject Matter expert for all field services operations in relation to Defense Attaché Offices (DAOs), The Defense Attaché analyzes, interprets directives, policies, procedures, and publications to advise the DAO on DIA, Joint Service, and Embassy requirements and protocol. The role serves as the Lead Advisor to Defense Attache Service (DAS) Division Chiefs concerning daily operational, administrative, and logistical concerns.
Responsibilities- Guide and control workload, interact with senior executive management personnel and provide the services of a confidant, advisor, consultant, and administrative/logistical analyst supporting DAS.
- Closely manages DAO reconstruction projects through constant coordination with the Office of Facilities (FAC), Security (SEC), Logistics and Services (FLS), Chief Information Office (CIO), and DAO Personnel.
- Coordinates between DAOs and FAC/SEC/FLS offices to implement/ expedite repairs to failing systems within DAO suites, such as alarms, HVACs, locking mechanisms, red light systems, etc..
- Works closely with CIO/FLS to facilitate the delivery and setup of information technology (IT) and communication systems to DAOs to improve the efficiency of DAO personnel.
- Responsible for monitoring and implementing the DAS Full Spectrum Staff Assistance Program through close coordination with DAS Regional Geographic Divisions and FLS Forwards Support Base (FSB) personnel.
- Provides guidance and expertise to DAO Operations Coordinators (OPSCOs) on all matters related to policy and proper operation of a Defense Attaché Office.
- Facilitates all aspects of the Foreign Service National (FSN) Driver Training program aimed at providing enhanced driving skills to over two hundred DAO FSN Drivers from on hundred forty foreign countries.
- Facilitates DAS HQ level approvals for adjustments and rightsizing of DAS Vehicle Fleet through coordination and engagement with FLS, the DAS Geographic Division, and over 140 DAOs worldwide.
- Coordinates on DAO Housing Program issues.
- Prepare letters and memoranda, answering routine correspondence, preparing reports, interfacing, and coordinating with internal and external customers and assessing work to greatest effect.
- Proofread and edit documents for correct grammar, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and format.
- Consolidating and finalizing information for various reports in accordance with establishes policies, procedures, and government regulation.
- Collect and summarize information from files and other documents for supervisors or other staff members use in responding to government inquiries.
- Review and process incoming and outgoing correspondence, report, presentations, materials, publications, regulations, and directives.
- Ensure orderly flow of activities and projects in the office including following up on routine items and project deadlines, plan including coordinate arrangements for conferences and meetings.
- Respond to routine inquiries and provides information and materials.
- Understand DIA planning, programming, budgeting, and finding processes to support DAS missions in worldwide locations.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications- Education
- Possess fifteen 15 years of Military or Defense Attaché or Department State experience as an OPSCO or OPSNCO qualifying for the respective position and possession of High School Diploma, or ten (10) years of Military or Defense Attaché experience; or
- Department State experience as OPSCO or OPSNCO qualifying for the respective position and possession of an Associate's college/university degree relevant to qualifications of position, or five (5) years of Military or Defense Attaché experience; or
- Department of State experience as an OPSCO or OPSNCO qualifying for the respective position and possession of a Bachelor’s college/university degree relevant to qualifications of position.
- Must be a graduate of the DIA Joint Military Attache School and must have served two (2) successful tours as a DAO Operational Coordinator.
- Certification
- Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) or an equivalent certification. (Desired.)
- Clearance
- Active TS/SCI clearance with a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.
- Experience
- Previous service in the DAS, supporting DAS, or successful completion of JMAS (Required).
- Previous service with or supporting the Department of State as a Community Liaison Officer (Desired).
- Attaché Training Support Program (ATSP) course.
- Performing assigned duties in a secure operating environment or controlled space.
- Proven experience in solving challenging technical problems.
- Knowledge of:
- Special Access Programs policies and procedures.
- Joint Travel Regulations (JTR).
- Joint Federal Travel Regulation (JFTR).
- Department of Defense (DoD) Instruction 4000.19, Support Agreements.
- 15 FAM 250, Housing Program Management.
- 15 FAM 200, Housing Abroad Program.
- 6 FAH-5 H-500, Housing Pool Management.
- 6 FAH-5 H-510, Furniture and Appliance Pools.
- The International Cooperative Administrative Support Services (ICASS) program policy and procedures.
- Joint Personal Property Shipping Office (JPPSO) policies and procedures.
- Military Family Readiness System, Installation-based Military and Family Support Centers, Reserve Component Family Programs, and Non-military community organizations that support military families.
At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.- Education
- Possess fifteen 15 years of Military or Defense Attaché or Department State experience as an OPSCO or OPSNCO qualifying for the respective position and possession of High School Diploma, or ten (10) years of Military or Defense Attaché experience; or
- Department State experience as OPSCO or OPSNCO qualifying for the respective position and possession of an Associate's college/university degree relevant to qualifications of position, or five (5) years of Military or Defense Attaché experience; or
- Department of State experience as an OPSCO or OPSNCO qualifying for the respective position and possession of a Bachelor’s college/university degree relevant to qualifications of position.
- Must be a graduate of the DIA Joint Military Attache School and must have served two (2) successful tours as a DAO Operational Coordinator.
- Certification
- Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) or an equivalent certification. (Desired.)
- Clearance
- Active TS/SCI clearance with a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.
- Experience
- Previous service in the DAS, supporting DAS, or successful completion of JMAS (Required).
- Previous service with or supporting the Department of State as a Community Liaison Officer (Desired).
- Attaché Training Support Program (ATSP) course.
- Performing assigned duties in a secure operating environment or controlled space.
- Proven experience in solving challenging technical problems.
- Knowledge of:
- Special Access Programs policies and procedures.
- Joint Travel Regulations (JTR).
- Joint Federal Travel Regulation (JFTR).
- Department of Defense (DoD) Instruction 4000.19, Support Agreements.
- 15 FAM 250, Housing Program Management.
- 15 FAM 200, Housing Abroad Program.
- 6 FAH-5 H-500, Housing Pool Management.
- 6 FAH-5 H-510, Furniture and Appliance Pools.
- The International Cooperative Administrative Support Services (ICASS) program policy and procedures.
- Joint Personal Property Shipping Office (JPPSO) policies and procedures.
- Military Family Readiness System, Installation-based Military and Family Support Centers, Reserve Component Family Programs, and Non-military community organizations that support military families.
At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.- Guide and control workload, interact with senior executive management personnel and provide the services of a confidant, advisor, consultant, and administrative/logistical analyst supporting DAS.
- Closely manages DAO reconstruction projects through constant coordination with the Office of Facilities (FAC), Security (SEC), Logistics and Services (FLS), Chief Information Office (CIO), and DAO Personnel.
- Coordinates between DAOs and FAC/SEC/FLS offices to implement/ expedite repairs to failing systems within DAO suites, such as alarms, HVACs, locking mechanisms, red light systems, etc..
- Works closely with CIO/FLS to facilitate the delivery and setup of information technology (IT) and communication systems to DAOs to improve the efficiency of DAO personnel.
- Responsible for monitoring and implementing the DAS Full Spectrum Staff Assistance Program through close coordination with DAS Regional Geographic Divisions and FLS Forwards Support Base (FSB) personnel.
- Provides guidance and expertise to DAO Operations Coordinators (OPSCOs) on all matters related to policy and proper operation of a Defense Attaché Office.
- Facilitates all aspects of the Foreign Service National (FSN) Driver Training program aimed at providing enhanced driving skills to over two hundred DAO FSN Drivers from on hundred forty foreign countries.
- Facilitates DAS HQ level approvals for adjustments and rightsizing of DAS Vehicle Fleet through coordination and engagement with FLS, the DAS Geographic Division, and over 140 DAOs worldwide.
- Coordinates on DAO Housing Program issues.
- Prepare letters and memoranda, answering routine correspondence, preparing reports, interfacing, and coordinating with internal and external customers and assessing work to greatest effect.
- Proofread and edit documents for correct grammar, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and format.
- Consolidating and finalizing information for various reports in accordance with establishes policies, procedures, and government regulation.
- Collect and summarize information from files and other documents for supervisors or other staff members use in responding to government inquiries.
- Review and process incoming and outgoing correspondence, report, presentations, materials, publications, regulations, and directives.
- Ensure orderly flow of activities and projects in the office including following up on routine items and project deadlines, plan including coordinate arrangements for conferences and meetings.
- Respond to routine inquiries and provides information and materials.
- Understand DIA planning, programming, budgeting, and finding processes to support DAS missions in worldwide locations.
- Additional duties as assigned.
