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The Overseas Entitlement position is located in Virginia and may be approved for remote work. Primarily the position is hybrid with at least one day a week in office or as needed. This is a position with Great Hill Solutions, providing contract support to the Ministry of Defense Advisor Program. MoDA is part of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA). The Overseas Entitlements Specialist shall provide services to Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) / Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU), Defense Security Cooperation Services (DSCS) / Ministry of Defense Advisor (MoDA) program. At the direction of USG leadership, team members shall create and support any necessary changes to the MoDA program.
Ministry of Defense Advisor program was partners senior Department of Defense (DoD) civilian experts and foreign counterparts to build institutional capacity in key areas, such as acquisitions, logistics, personnel readiness, strategic policy, human resource management and financial management. The MoDA Program was originally developed in response to operational requirements in Afghanistan and expanded globally to meet increased U.S. Government (USG) emphasis on civilian-led institutional capacity building (ICB) globally. MoDA was designed to leverage the specialized capabilities of DoD civilians and provide the reach back support and cultural, operational, and advisor training that ensures the in country advising is appropriate and effective. Since July 2010, MoDA has trained and assigned/deployed over 700 resident advisors to over 30 countries.
Great Hill is seeking an Overseas Entitlements Specialist to join our MODA team. This role is responsible for developing a range of program documentation for government review and signature. This includes the ability to manage MoD Advisor data in the shared drive, Microsoft Teams, and any dashboard status products being utilized for up-to-date tracking of all overseas advisors and those in pre-departure status.
Roles and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Support research on current policies and regulations to ensure each member traveling to/from overseas is following the latest rules and regulations.
- Create, adjust, and update advisor forms and country information for the program as required for the advisor’s assignment (e.g., Draft orders, SF-1190s).
- Act as key support function for coordination of advisors’ preparation before assignment. Teams with coordinators for preparation and filing of forms/memos/etc.
- Serves as subject matter expert on overseas entitlements and how civilian pay and pay systems work. Perform updates on source data for management of the program. Uses software programs such as TEAMS and other database management systems to update structures and standards in coordination with the PMO.
- Create Standard Operating Procedures for all information mediums used for management of the MoDa Advisor program.
- Collect and analyze data for various identified reports/projects over multiple lines of effort across all MoDa advising efforts
- Assists the government with interpretation of current policy and regulations on PCS/TCS overseas moves and approved entitlements. Supports review of TCS/PCS orders, JTR, and updates relevant guidance.
- Provide coordinator support to advisors in coordination with the site lead and senior coordinator.
- Must have working knowledge on Microsoft administrative products, develop user-knowledge for other software programs used, and be able to retain concise records for all outreach events. Display the ability to build historical reference documents and properly secure Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) for future talent acquisition opportunities.
- Develop Standard Operating Procedures, Frequently Asked Questions, Briefings, and other materials to broadly communicate the program across DoD and to MoDA’s parent organizations.
- Assist with planning, coordination, policy inputs for Statement of Understanding for assignment.
Position Requirements:
- Active Secret Level Clearance is required.
- Must be based in or around the National Capital Region.
- Must be a US Citizen.
Basic Qualifications:
- Must have 5 -10 years of experience with Overseas entitlements within the DoD or other federal government agencies.
- Experience working with military, DoD and other government agencies.
- Able to manage timelines, set meetings, create documents for USG final actions.
- Demonstrated ability to create and maintain records for government use, and proficiency in Excel.
- Collaborative team member with the ability to initiate tasks with little oversight.
- Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills and work effectively in a team operational environment.
- Be detail-oriented, with the ability to coordinate multiple lines of effort across all projects.
- Demonstrate effective time management and organization skills to synchronize planning schedules for multiple projects.
- Knowledge and ability to operate Windows based programs including Outlook, Microsoft (MS) Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (PPT), MS Teams 365 and OneNote.
- Knowledge and ability to operate a Personal Computer (PC), Macintosh (MAC), printer, scanner, and facsimile.
Preferred Skills:
- Self-starter who takes initiatives on projects, as assigned.
- Works well both in teams and independently.
- Collaborative team member with the ability to initiate tasks with little oversight.
- Ability to remain positive and forward thinking in an agile work environment.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement:
The Seneca Holdings family of companies is committed to building an inclusive work environment that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diversity of our employees. We recognize that an inclusive corporate culture improves how we support our customers and also improves the collective impact we can make in our communities.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Seneca Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information and/or predisposing genetic characteristics, victim of domestic violence status, veteran status, or other protected class status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and training. The Company also prohibits retaliation against any employee who exercises his or her rights under applicable anti-discrimination laws. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company does give hiring preference to Seneca or Native individuals. Veterans with expertise in these areas are highly encouraged to apply.
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Seneca Holdings is the investment holding company of the Seneca Nation of Indians. Through its subsidiaries, Seneca Holdings' mission is to provide financial diversification and economic success to the Seneca Nation and its partners. We are a team of experienced business and investment professionals committed to realizing a sustainable economic future for the Seneca Nation and its citizens.
