Project Manager TechWise Global ? United Arab Emirates (UAE) Level Experienced Position Type Exempt Education Level Master?s Degree Travel TBD Job Summary Project Manager will lead a Roles and Missions workstream to review existing client organizational capabilities. The SME will operate as part of a diverse Team of highly trained professionals located in Abu Dhabi, UAE and coordinate with a remote pool of functional experts as required. This position requires experience defining civil defense planning assumptions and developing capabilities development plans to achieve the organizations target mandate and missions. Areas of focus for capability development include: Search and Rescue, Coastal Security, Border Protection and Security, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Ambulance Support to Rural areas, Homeland Security/Civil Defense, Counterterrorism, Crisis Response and support to Domestic Strikes. SME must have experience in developing capability development plans, including defining core mission areas and defining core competencies to enable these capabilities. Experience applying the DOTMLPF framework to assess the existing organizational design, identify capability gaps, and formulate solutions is desired. The SME must be familiar with military support to civil authorities roles, responsibilities and functions, and how those concepts and capabilities can be scaled and adapted to support establishing the desired client capabilities. Essential Functions
Apply operational and strategic level experience to support the Roles and Missions Review workstream
Provide a coherent vision for the application of the Roles and Missions Review to support integration of Civil Defense, Border Security, and Counterterrorism Roles
Crosswalk existing Strategy to Strategic End states to derive Core Mission Areas and supporting Core Competencies
Define civil defense roles, responsibilities and polices to guide the identification and development of required client capabilities
Develop frameworks for Missions Assurance Assessments for Core Mission Areas and Competencies
Coordinate, as required, with the remote pool of functional SMEs for specialist on-demand support
Provide a written report and high-level presentation to the client leadership on the outcomes and recommendations from the Roles and Missions Review
Identify and document Lessons learned throughout the Roles and Missions Review process
Coordinate with Corporate Leadership and the customer to ensure on-time completion of the Roles and Missions Review and associated deliverables
Exhibit culturally appropriate interpersonal and negotiation skills
Required Qualifications
Retired Colonel (US, NATO, Australia) with extensive operational Force Structure Design or Capability Development experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work with minimal oversight in a variety of roles
Demonstrated management and planning skills
Advanced Microsoft Office Suite Skills (emphasis in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint)
Possess active Secret or higher security clearance or the ability to obtain an interim clearance
Possess a valid National Passport (with more than 6 months to expiration)
Education and/or Experience:
Previous work experience in the Middle East is preferred
Master?s Degree in military science, national security studies, or a related field
War College Graduate or NATO equivalent
Ten or more years of military experience in the JCIDS Process or Roles and Missions Reviews
Experience with force design, equipment and manpower documentation, and resourcing on service-level staff
Served as a member of a joint or major component command within the last five years
Work history in the Middle East desired
NOTE: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees with this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
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