Professional Military Education Specialist Job Listing at SAIC in Washington, DC (Job ID 2408347)

Description

Description

SAIC seeks an experienced Professional Military Education (PME) Specialist support of Office of the Undersecretary Secretary of Defense Readiness (OUSD-R)/Force Education and training (FE&T) Military Education office.  Candidate will be is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating educational programs and curricula for military personnel. This includes ensuring the alignment of educational offerings with military doctrine, strategies, and operational needs to enhance the knowledge, skills, and abilities of service members for effective performance in military operations. This is an onsite position based out of the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. 

Job Duties:

• Support FE&T MilEd in efforts to transform our leader development instruction to maintain our competitive advantage and successfully prepare for the emerging ways of war our Nation could face.
• Assess and evaluate content to support development of strategically minded joint warfighters, who think critically and can creatively apply military power to inform national strategy, conduct globally integrated operations, and fight under conditions of disruptive change.
• Ensure PME curriculum provides graduates the initial knowledge and skills to prepare them for service as warfighting joint leaders, senior staff officers, and strategists who can:
• Discern the military dimensions of a challenge affecting national interest, frame the issue at the policy level, and recommend viable military options within the overarching frameworks of globally integrated operations.
•  Anticipate and lead rapid adaptation and innovation during a dynamic period of acceleration in the rate of change in warfare under the conditions of great power competition and disruptive technology.
• Conduct joint warfighting, at the operational to strategic levels, as all domain, globally integrated warfare, including the ability to integrate allied and partner contributions.
• Execute and adapt strategy through campaigns and operations.
• Possess critical and creative thinking skills, emotional intelligence, and effective written, verbal, and visual communications skills to support the development and implementation of strategies and complex operations.
• Develop and design PME curricula and policy that are in line with current military doctrine, tactics, techniques, and procedures. 
• Coordinate with subject matter experts to ensure accuracy and relevance of course content. 
• Implement instructional strategies and methodologies conducive to adult learning and professional development. 
• Facilitate courses, workshops, and seminars on military history, leadership, strategy, and operational art to service members of various ranks. 
• Conduct ongoing evaluation of PME courses to ensure they meet learning objectives and are updated according to changes in military strategies and technologies. 
• Collaborate with senior military officials and educators to assess training needs and develop learning objectives. 
• Manage the logistical aspects of PME course delivery, including scheduling, materials procurement, and technology resources.
• Utilize a variety of teaching aids and instructional technology platforms to enhance learning experiences. 
• Analyze feedback from course participants and make adjustments to improve course effectiveness and student satisfaction. 
• Engage in continuous professional development to stay current with educational best practices and emerging military challenges. 
• Contribute to scholarly research and writing in the field of military education and doctrine. 
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, standards, and accreditation requirements.
• Develop and manage relationships with educational institutions, defense agencies, and international military education organizations. 

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Bachelor's degree and fifteen (15) years of related experience: Master's degree in and thirteen (13) years or more related experience. 

REQUIRED SECURITY CLEARANCE:

• Active Secret clearance or higher (US Citizenship required).

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Extensive experience in military operations, planning, and/or training. 
• Experience in analysis and development of comprehensive joint action officer training programs for Combatant Commands and DoD organizations,
• Familiarity with the structure, culture, and needs of military organizations. 
• Demonstrated ability to design, deliver, and evaluate professional educational programs. 
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to collaborate with military personnel and civilians. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Proficiency in instructional technology and learning management systems. 
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and work in a fast-paced environment. 
• High degree of initiative, discretion, and the ability to work independently.  

DESIRED SKILLS: 

• Previous Pentagon or OSD experience.
• Authored education policy or curriculum.
• Published Military Education assessment research and recommended outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to design, deliver, and evaluate professional educational programs. 

 

Target salary range: $155,001 - $165,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.

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