Security Cooperation Resource Specialist
About The Position
The Security Cooperation Resource Specialist provides comprehensive security cooperation planning support to the MARFORPAC G5 Division, International Affairs Branch. The position supports security cooperation projects and initiatives by managing their scope, budgets, schedules, monitoring, and coordination with INDOPACOM and component stakeholders, including U.S. country teams, SCOs, and ODCs. The role supports planning and requests for external funding for partner-nation engagement and training events with Marine forces in the USINDOPACOM area of responsibility. It tracks project planning and execution, close-outs, and lessons learned, and supports cross-functional actions aligned with the MARFORPAC Campaign Plan, particularly posture, readiness, allies, and partners. The specialist serves as HQ MARFORPAC’s counterpart to U.S. Title 10 Security Cooperation and Asia Pacific Regional Initiative program managers in the USINDOPACOM J55 Security Cooperation division. The specialist ensures resources are requested, justified, allocated, and maintained; coordinates resource planning and execution across the Security Cooperation Community of Interest; monitors project risks and recommends responses; and ensures deliverables are completed on schedule. The position also assists with resource analysis, assessment, reporting, and technical monitoring; disseminates financial-management governance standards and formats; reviews MARFORPAC OHASIS submissions for compliance with applicable DoD standards; contributes to MARFORPAC security cooperation plans; and applies knowledge of how INDOPACOM creates and submits MIPRS to MFP stakeholders and other U.S. government agencies. The position requires a TS/SCI clearance. A valid passport may be required, occasional travel may be required, and qualification as an authorized company driver is required. Work may involve an unstable schedule, including holidays and weekends, extended periods of sitting or standing, and lifting awkward items weighing up to 25 pounds.
Requirements
- Minimum 8 years of specialized experience in Security Cooperation and/or Information Management, with understanding of the Security Cooperation Community of Interest.
- Knowledge and communication skills to conduct formal training in multiple formats, including oral instruction, audio/video presentations, practical application, and testing.
- Proficiency in the USMC Security Cooperation Enterprise, the Security Cooperation Workforce, and the subjects being taught or managed.
- Thorough understanding of OHASIS, the DoD system of record for strategic security cooperation resource management.
- Thorough understanding of C2IE, a DoD system of record for strategic security cooperation OAI management.
- PMP certification or equivalent experience.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft applications, including Excel, Teams, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Expert knowledge of SharePoint.
- Ability to communicate using applications such as AMHS, TMS, MS Teams, and ETMS/TMT.
- Experience, knowledge, technical, physical, and administrative capabilities sufficient to ensure effective contract performance.
- TS/SCI clearance.
- Qualification as an authorized company driver, including a valid driver’s license, current automobile insurance, and a driving record acceptable to the company’s auto insurance provider.
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while maintaining focus.
- Ability to lift awkward-sized items weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to work an unstable schedule, including holidays and weekends.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Successful completion of the Security Cooperation Workforce (SCW) Certification Program preferred.
- A valid passport may be required.
- Occasional travel may be required.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate planning and requests for external funding for partner-nation engagement and training events with Marine forces in the USINDOPACOM area of responsibility.
- Track planning, execution, project close-outs, and lessons learned for MARFORPAC security cooperation activities.
- Provide security cooperation planning support, including project scope, budget, schedule, and monitoring, in coordination with stakeholders.
- Serve as HQ MARFORPAC’s counterpart to U.S. Title 10 Security Cooperation and Asia Pacific Regional Initiative program managers in the USINDOPACOM J55 Security Cooperation division.
- Ensure appropriate resources are requested, justified, allocated, and maintained for successful project completion.
- Coordinate resource planning and execution with stakeholders in the Security Cooperation Community of Interest.
- Monitor project risks and recommend actions to address issues.
- Ensure required deliverables are completed on schedule.
- Assist with resource analysis, assessment, reporting, and technical monitoring (quality assurance) for the G5 Division.
- Disseminate financial-management governance standards and formats to leadership and OHASIS users.
- Review MARFORPAC OHASIS submissions for compliance with applicable DoD governance standards.
- Contribute to developing and executing MARFORPAC security cooperation plans in support of the MARFORPAC Campaign Plan and Campaign Order.
- Apply knowledge of how INDOPACOM creates and submits MIPRS to MFP stakeholders and other U.S. government agencies.
- Perform other relevant duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
