Education Action Officer

Corps Solutions • Arlington, VA

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The Education Action Officer reports to and receives work direction derivatives from the JEDD Project Manager. This role involves serving as an expert in the JPME accreditation process, ensuring educational institutions meet statutory requirements and Joint Staff standards. The officer will provide expert-level guidance and program support to senior DoD leaders, draft position papers, and recommend policy changes from a strategic perspective. Responsibilities also include managing complex organizational workflows, developing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to streamline Joint Staff actions, planning and facilitating executive-level conferences, working groups, and project meetings involving diverse stakeholders. Additionally, the role requires evaluating and providing recommendations on high-level policy documents and translating complex, highly technical educational and operational information into clear, actionable briefings for non-specialist senior executives.

Requirements

• Master's degree with a minimum of 4 years’ experience OR Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 8 years’ experience.
• Demonstrated success in seven (7) or more of the areas within the Experience section.
• Expert in the JPME Accreditation process.
• Actual Joint Staff or similar organizational experience at the field grade or above or a civilian equivalent.
• Experience with the Joint Staff Structure, mission, programs, and organizational relationships.
• Experience with joint, combined staffs’ organization, functions and procedures.
• Experience in the facilitation of conferences, working groups and project meetings.
• Expert knowledge and experience to support programs and leaders at all levels, including very senior levels, such as the CJCS.
• Expert level interpersonal skills to communicate complex and highly technical information to others.
• Competency and access to resources necessary to evaluate and make recommendations on policy and position papers from a senior-leadership perspective.
• Experience managing organizational workflows, and supporting the development and implementation of SOPs.
• Strong communication and presentation skills – read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Able to design, prepare, and present clear training programs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent computer skills required.
• Proficient in the entire suite of MS Office and have the ability to quickly learn additional systems.
• Qualification as an authorized company driver is required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, current automobile insurance, and a driving record that is acceptable to the company’s auto insurance provider.
• A TS/SCI security clearance is required for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Prior service and joint force experience with Joint and Service Professional Military Education and staff procedures preferred.
• Familiarity with SharePoint and C2PC is desired.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an expert in the JPME accreditation process, ensuring educational institutions meet statutory requirements and Joint Staff standards.
• Provide expert-level guidance and program support to senior DoD leaders (General Officer, Flag Officer, and Senior Executive Service levels), draft position papers, and recommend policy changes from a strategic perspective.
• Manage complex organizational workflows, develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to streamline Joint Staff actions.
• Plan, lead, and facilitate executive-level conferences, working groups, and project meetings involving diverse stakeholders across the Joint Force.
• Evaluate and provide recommendations on high-level policy documents, ensuring alignment with the mission and organizational relationships of the Joint Staff, Combatant Commands, and Services.
• Translate complex, highly technical educational and operational information into clear, actionable briefings for non-specialist senior executives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior