Education Action Officer

Corps Solutions • Arlington, VA

13h • Onsite

About The Position

The Education Action Officer reports to the JEDD Project Manager and provides expert-level guidance and program support to senior DoD leaders. This role involves managing complex organizational workflows, facilitating executive-level meetings, analyzing high-level policy documents, and translating technical information into clear briefings for senior executives. The position requires a strong understanding of the Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) accreditation process and experience with Joint Staff procedures.

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 is also an acceptable alternative.
• 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