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Foreign Resource Development Associates, LLC (FRDA) is a privately held Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Arlington, VA. FRDA’s team of dedicated employees and affiliates deliver mission-relevant management and leadership experience garnered from distinguished service at the national level. We offer an exceptional benefits package for our employees which has gained industry recognition as being “Best in Class”.

Job Purpose: Assist with the development, oversight and assessment of DoD plans, programs, and policies.

Reasonable Accommodations: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. FRDA, LLC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, FRDA will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, employees and applicants should contact Human Resources.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop presentations, conduct research, write reports, provide responses and review tasks regarding Department of Defense plans and programs.
• Conduct assessments of DoD plans and programs to identify effectiveness against strategic goals and objectives.
• Provide expertise to senior military and government leaders including technical knowledge, policy interpretation, cross-functional facilitation and coaching.
• Facilitate the coordination of plans, programs and policies with senior intra-departmental leaders and stakeholders.
• Create and maintain continuity documents to include standard operating procedures, workflows, task trackers, and checklists.
• Interact with senior leadership within US Department of Defense and other US Government Departments and Agencies.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional publications.
• Represent FRDA in a positive and professional fashion with both internal and external customers.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Top-Secret Security clearance with SCI eligibility
• Minimum 10 years DoD policy and operational knowledge and experience
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Attributes:

• Proficient in MacOS, Microsoft Office, and various office equipment with demonstrated ability to learn new software systems
• Superior written and verbal communication skills; able to concisely explain complex ideas and concepts
• Professional demeanor with strong organizational, analytical, communication and problem-solving skills
• High ethical standards

FRDA is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, train, compensate, discharge or any other term or condition of employment, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.