Program Director - DoD Programs

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Serves as Program Director for assigned Department of Defense (DoD) projects and programs. Provides major exercise planning and management liaison activities between multiple stakeholders (Organizational leadership, US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), and national government agencies). Delivers personnel guidance for senior team members to ensure effective delivery outcome of all assigned DoD programs.

• Plays a crucial role in the coordination of the USSOCOM Identity Intelligence Exploitation Cell, Identity Operations Managers (IOMs), and Exploitation Analysis Center (EAC) support personnel.
• Directs and provides oversight guidance for the Global Forensic and Justice Center (GFJC), DoD, USSOCOM, and United States Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF) project activities.
• Performs oversight and coordination with the Sensitive Site Exploitation (SSE) program manager and identity intelligence branch to advise on equipment, training and other action items for U.S. Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC), U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) and U.S. Naval Special Warfare Command (NAVSWC).
• Directs the development, documentation, and training of tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) for employment of biometric, forensic, cellular phone exploitation (CELLEX) and media exploitation (MEDEX) hardware and software tools.
• Prepares and submits contract deliverables and reports to the GFJC contracts directorate in a timely manner.
• Liaises with leadership at DoD, USSOCOM, and USAREUR-AF, and the university to evaluate programs, evaluate objectives, and plan future initiatives.
• Works closely with the entire USSOCOM major staff sections and components including but not limited to J2, J3, J4, and J8 as needed for successful program delivery.
• Coordinates with internal teams to ensure project milestones are met on time and within budget.
• Ensures all assigned project personnel and activities comply with federal regulations, including Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)/Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR) requirements.
• Keeps up to date on changes in government regulations and policies that may impact contract execution.
• Oversees and coordinates support with USASOC, MARSOC, NAVSWG, and Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) for training, equipment, and other issues.
• Oversees necessary training to ensure that the team remains current in new identity intelligence equipment, training requirements, data sources, and production requirements.
• Provides subject matter expertise input for the program on capital equipment replacement initiatives for major end items.
• Advises on disposition instructions for the program and oversees the testing integrated program team.
• Coordinates the logistics of facility visitors and equipment preparation/delivery at high-level events.
• Oversees the research, preparation, briefings, and/or presentations of weekly, monthly, and annual written products during integrated product team meetings, one-on-one program manager meetings, and to other program stockholders and government leadership.
• Collaborates across the university colleges/centers to identify and lead joint venture DoD activities.

Bachelor's degree in business, education, or related field and six (6) years of related work experience or Master's degree in business, education, or related field and four (4) years of related work experience.

Biometric and forensic operational collection or analytical experience supporting Special Operations Forces (SOF) or other U.S. national agencies.

• Graduate of one or more of the biometric training courses taught at U.S. military agencies (Special Warfare Center School, Joint Exploitation Training Center, etc.).
• Knowledge of USSOCOM and U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF) biometric and exploitation processes, policies, and authorities in support of the Department of Defense's (DoDs) forensic intelligence operations.
• Hands-on experience using sensitive site exploitation tools, software, and methodologies.
• Experience managing sensitive government programs and initiatives.

Administrative

$95,000 - $105,000

Begin time: 8:30 AM
End time: 5:00 PM

• International Travel
• Required to spend 50% or more of time operating a computer

• Clearance by the Department of Defense
• Drug Screening
• Research Expanded Background Check

• Ability to travel locally and nationally.
• Ability to travel internationally.
• Ability to travel to U.S. Department of Energy or other related federal agencies.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends and at locations outside of the University
• Access to some DOE facilities and U.S. Military Installations require U.S. citizenship
• May be required to work on University holidays.
• Ability to Travel to FIU Locations and/or FIU Campuses.

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Clery Notice

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.

To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.