Call for CVs - Training Specialists

Job Description

Dexis is a professional services firm that solves the most pressing social challenges in complex environments, paving the way for a more secure and prosperous world.

Dexis embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion and strives to build and maintain a safe environment where we celebrate diverse backgrounds, treat everyone with respect, and value the unique lived experiences each person brings based on their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, military or veteran status, national origin, age, marital status or family status and related conditions.

At Dexis, you will experience a corporate culture of inclusiveness, fairness, and trust. You will be given the means and mentorship needed to succeed, and your creativity will be rewarded.

Background and Scope of Work:

The Institute for Security Governance (ISG), an organizational entity of the Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU) within the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), will be collaborating with the Defense Institute of International Studies (DIILS) in planning for, and implementing, institutional capacity building (ICB) engagements with emerging partner nations in the pursuit of mutually agreed-upon institutional capacity building objectives related to defense legal topics/themes.

These security cooperation engagements will typically be for short-term technical assistance, with the focus for each engagement being tailored to the needs of the country and to mutually agreed upon objectives.

Dexis is currently calling for CVs and resumes of interested Subject Matter Experts and consultants with expertise in common topics/themes for these engagements, which may include:

Military Law Organizational Development and Relationships

Principles, Practices, Processes, and Standards in Military Justice Codes

Policy Development for Legal Systems

Operational Law (Role of legal review and advice in planning and executing operations)

International Humanitarian Law

Law of Armed Conflict

International Peacekeeping Law

Acquisition Law

Defense/Military Coordination with Legislative/Parliamentary Efforts

Legal Aspects of Defense Support to Civil Authorities

Military Law Jurisdiction vs. Civil Jurisdiction

Professional Education and Development for Defense Legal Personnel

Maritime Law Enforcement

Consultants/SMEs will draft, develop, and/or contribute to deliverables that may be completed or finalized by contractor or government personnel. Deliverables may include:

Study Reports

ICB Engagement Support Materials

Ad hoc Papers, Reports, Planning Documents

After Action Reviews

Meetings / Calls

Trip Reports

Travel will be required during these short-term engagements, possible destinations include:

Afghanistan, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia in Herzegovina, Cameroon, Chad, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Djibouti, Georgia, Ghana, Guatemala, Guyana, Montenegro, Indonesia, Nepal, Iraq, Niger, Jordan, Nigeria, Kazakhstan, Qatar, Kenya, Saudi Arabia, Kosovo, Serbia, Liberia, Tajikistan, Lebanon, Thailand,

Macedonia, Trinidad and Tobago, Malaysia, Tunisia, Uganda, Mali, Uganda, Moldova, Ukraine, Mongolia, Uzbekistan.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Training and Development Specialist responsibilities may include:

Design and conduct training and development programs to improve individual and organizational performance.

May analyze training needs.

Identify training needs by evaluating strengths and weaknesses

Translate requirements into trainings that will groom employees for the next step of their career path

Build annual training program and prepare teaching plans

Develop or oversee the production of classroom handouts, instructional materials, aids and manuals

Direct structured learning experiences and monitor their quality results

Acclimate new hires to the business and conduct orientation sessions

Deliver training courses

Assess training effectiveness to ensure incorporation of taught skills and techniques into employees work behavior

Periodically evaluate ongoing programs to ensure that they reflect any changes

Stay abreast of the new trends and tools in employee development

Selection Criteria: All labor categories require at least a Secret security clearance. A Top Secret security clearance is preferred.

Junior:

Bachelor's degree (Education, Training, HR or related field preferred)

Up to 3 years of experience

Relevant experience in legal-related defense topics listed above

Fluency in English

Knowledge of instructional design theory and learning principles

Familiarity with the full training cycle

Adequate knowledge of learning management software

Familiarity with traditional and modern training methods, tools and techniques

Familiarity with talent management and succession planning

Sound decision making and organizational skills

Ability to present complex information to a variety of audiences

Proficiency in MS Office and in database software

Journeyman:

Bachelor's degree or higher (Education, Training, HR or related field preferred)

At least 3 years of experience

Relevant experience in legal-related defense topics listed above

Ability to work independently

Fluency in English

Proven experience in designing multiple training events in a corporate setting

knowledge of instructional design theory and learning principles

Proven ability to utilize the full training cycle

Adequate knowledge of learning management software

Experience with traditional and modern training methods, tools and techniques

Experience with talent management and succession planning

Ability to conduct cost-benefit analysis and calculate training ROI

Sound decision making and organisational skills

Ability to present complex information to a variety of audiences

Proficiency in MS Office and in database software

Senior:

Master's degree or higher (Education, Training, HR or related field preferred)

At least 10 years of experience

Relevant experience leading high-visibility work in legal-related defense topics listed above

Ability to work independently

Fluency in English

Demonstrated ability to lead

Demonstrated ability to work independently

Detail Oriented

Ability to produce high-quality reports in English

Experienced in providing detailed analysis, evaluation and recommendations for improvements, optimization development, and/or maintenance efforts for client-specific or mission critical challenges/issues

Proven experience in designing multiple training events in a corporate setting

Extensive knowledge of instructional design theory and learning principles

Proven ability to master the full training cycle

Adequate knowledge of learning management software

Expertise with traditional and modern training methods, tools and techniques

Expertise with talent management and succession planning

Ability to conduct cost-benefit analysis and calculate training ROI

Sound decision making and organisational skills

Ability to present complex information to a variety of audiences

Expertise in MS Office and in database software

Subject Matter Expert:

Highly specialized or particular expertise in any of the legal-related defense topics listed above

Ability to work independently

Fluency in English

Demonstrated ability to lead

Demonstrated ability to work independently

Detail Oriented

Ability to produce high-quality reports in English

Experienced in providing detailed analysis, evaluation and recommendations for improvements, optimization development, and/or maintenance efforts for client-specific or mission critical challenges/issues

Proven experience in designing multiple training events in a corporate setting

Extensive knowledge of instructional design theory and learning principles

Proven ability to master the full training cycle

Adequate knowledge of learning management software

Expertise with traditional and modern training methods, tools and techniques

Expertise with talent management and succession planning

Ability to conduct cost-benefit analysis and calculate training ROI

Sound decision making and organisational skills

Ability to present complex information to a variety of audiences

Expertise in MS Office and in database software

Dexis is on a mission to help solve today's most pressing global political, social, and economic challenges and create a world where all people are safe and prosperous. As a Dexis employee, you will be challenged, empowered, and mentored. Our motto is "find a way or make a way" — that's how Dexis goes "all in." How will you?

Only those applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted for interview.

Dexis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, pregnancy, disability, age, genetic information, military service, veteran status, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, childbirth and related medical conditions, including lactation, or any other protected class under applicable law.

If you are hired for a position that is paid from the Dexis home office, you will be required to submit proof that you have received the COVID-19 vaccine unless you qualify for a legally recognized medical or religious exception to the vaccine requirement. This does not apply to AL, AZ, FL, KS, MT, NH, ND, or TX residents.