Assistant Training Program Manager

ABOUT THE TEPA COMPANIES

Established in 2005 and owned by the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, The Tepa Companies deliver comprehensive and sustainable solutions to federal, state, local, and private-sector clients throughout the United States. The tribally owned companies work independently and collaboratively to provide wide-ranging construction, engineering, environmental, industrial, staffing, and technology services.

When you join Tepa Companies, you have the opportunity to expand your entrepreneurial skill set while growing professionally alongside the best in the industry. You will have the opportunity to impact your team, the organization as a whole, and subsequently, our Tribe.

We seek out top talent to provide the best services for our clients. We focus on being a responsible company for our employees and their families by creating a culture that reflects our core values and offering competitive pay and benefits package. Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision, generous paid time off and holidays, 401(k) plan with company match, life insurance, flexible spending and health savings account, mental health support and resources, short and long-term disability, and tuition reimbursement.

LOCATION: This position requires onsite presence at Randolph AFB.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Tepa Companies are seeking Assistant Training Program Manager/ Country Manager who will support AFSAT Training Program Manager (TPM) with actions required to successfully accomplish the acquisition, sustainment and support of designated security cooperation/assistance training program requirements related to international military student (IMS) training management.

Job Functions:

• Develops, modifies, and reviews training plans for security cooperation/assistance training programs to capture country customer manpower structure, weapon system acquisition training requirements and/or weapon system sustainment training requirements and overarching security cooperation and security assistance goals.

• Develops and coordinates the financial data (based on the master training plan), processes students into any CONUS-based training (including the provision of any pertinent data required for the issuance of Invitational Travel Orders (ITOs)) and resolves problems resulting from schedule changes and cancellations based on mission needs.

• Ensures support of IMS enrolled and attending USAF-sponsored education and training CONUS by coordinating with the International Military Student Officer or contractor providing student support under a contractor type 1 training contract.

• Supports the AFSAT/TPM with the development and documentation of detailed technical training requirements associated with the acquisition of unique (not in the DoD inventory), complex or major weapons systems for international customers.

• Provides required documents to AFSAT/TPM for approval within acquisition timelines established based on country customer required training dates or as assigned by the AFSAT/TPM.

• Provides planning and technical consultation to MAJCOM, USAF level integration process groups, and/or international customers, addressing training issues and initiatives to include international customer expectation management, execution of assigned country’s international training programs in accordance with applicable regulations, policies, guidance and customer country requirements.

• Supports U.S. National Security Strategy and AFSATs mission and works as a cooperative and cohesive team member to ensure international customers training and education requirements are fully satisfied.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• High School diploma or equivalency

• Five (5) years of experience working at Department of Defense (DoD), Department of State (DoS) or 5 years’ experience working International Programs at other USG agencies

• USAF aircraft maintainer, preferably with fighter aircraft background (F-15, F-16, F-22, etc.) or heavy or (C-130, MC-130, C- 5, etc.) aircraft

• Working knowledge of aircraft maintenance training pipeline and aircraft maintenance training curriculum

• Working knowledge with the latest version of WINDOWS (e.g. XP), and Microsoft applications (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Project, and Visio)

• Experience handling of classified materials up to U.S. Secret

• Most be able to travel worldwide via commercial and U.S. military aircraft (or foreign military aircraft when approved by the COR), if needed.

• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with project team members and clients

• Demonstrated effectiveness in building working relationships and interacting with multidisciplinary teams

• Strong interpersonal, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to prioritize tasks to meet multiple schedule deadlines.Preferred, not required:

• Familiarity with Department of Defense (DOD) and USAF Security Assistance Training Program (SATP) policies and procedures

• Working experience with USAF security assistance training programs, knowledge of USAF aviation and aircraft systems training methodologies, and knowledge of the USG acquisition processes used to secure contractor-provided training services

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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