Total 10 Manager level Education / Training job vacancies in Fort Belvoir, Virginia

PRIMARY PURPOSE: Responsible for developing, leading and designing strategic education and career broadening opportunities for Air Force Futures team members and key positions.

DUTIES:

1. Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the DCS' Talent Management activities for all personnel.
2. Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the DCS' Professional Development activities for all personnel.
3. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with Air Force Futures senior leaders, catalysts leaders and team leader coaches.
4. Performs personnel management responsibilities.

• Develop and direct the major subordinate command plans, training, exercises, and readiness program.
• Serve as a key member of the FCoE Crisis Management Team assisting with preparation of initial assessments and development of Courses of Action for FCoE decision.
• Responsible for the preparation of traditional Military Plans (e.g. OPORDs, OPLANs, FRAGOS, TASKORDS, MOIs) as well as critical specific plans such as Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP).
• Lead staff officer for all tasks related to preparing, editing, and staffing USAFCoEFS situation reports (SITREP) to higher headquarters.
• Monitor execution of plans and provide status reports to FCoE Command Group and higher headquarters.
• Coordinate Rehearsal of Concept (ROC) Drills, in process assessments/reports, and conducts After Action Reviews (AAR) to collect lessons learned for incorporation into improved plans.

• Serves as a subject matter expert of information on project methodology and standards.
• Works with proponents and customers to document capabilities and requirements and outline costs and benefits of the proposed project.
• Works as the project manager providing project management support during the planning, development, testing, and implementation of new systems.
• Perform cost benefit studies of new or modified systems.

• Serve as a leadership Training Specialist, responsible for the development of viable USAJFKSWCS leadership training products, materials, and programs for the ARSOF.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for resident training options and instructional delivery modes, including distance learning for professional development at all levels (WO, NCO and officer).
• Exercise an in-depth practical knowledge of program objectives and policies and regulations.
• Identify and solve systematic leadership training problems or shortfalls by maintaining a continuing dialog with regional planners, i.e. US Army Special Operations Command (USASOC), and Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC).

• Delegated responsibility for carrying out all phases of resource management programs (financial, manpower, and force management).
• Provides technical expertise in interpreting directives, planning, implementing, and directing the program/budget, management accounting, management analysis, support agreement, competitive sourcing and TDA management.
• Serves as the Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff, G-8 (Resource Management), Headquarters, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC).
• Plans, develops, monitors, and coordinates the execution and implementation of the total resource management program.
• Represents HQ TRADOC in planning, proposing, defending, and coordinating financial and management control systems and procedures to achieve optimum use of resources.
• Analyzes financial data and provides advice and guidance on the economics of plans and programs and utilization of financial, personnel and material resources.
• Serves as Department of the Army Portfolio Manager for Education and Training Knowledge Based Services.
• Supports Command career program manager for Comptroller Career Program.

• Manage Regional Operations Branch that coordinate plans and executes eligible international partner security cooperation education and training requirements.
• First line supervisor, setting and adjusting priorities, preparing work schedules to ensure timely and accurate completion of work assignments.
• Advise and assist subordinates by providing recommendations and guidance as it relates to international student management and training program execution.
• Assist countries in the development of their security cooperation education and training plans to include programming applicable courses and International Military Students (IMS) Data.

• Manage Regional Operations Branch that coordinates plans, and programs eligible foreign governments’ security cooperation education and training requirements.
• First line supervisor, setting and adjusting priorities, preparing work schedules to ensure timely and accurate completion of work assignments.
• Advise and assist subordinates by providing recommendations and guidance as it relates to international student management and training program execution.
• Assist countries in the development of their security cooperation education and training plans to include programming applicable courses and International Military Students (IMS) Data.

• Reviews and assesses the impact of changes in policy, resource allocations, personnel authorizations, adjustments to training loads, and emerging training requirements to avoid deficiencies/constraints in the Signal School training program.
• Negotiates for adequate resources to accomplish current and future operational missions.
• Coordinates with the CCOE G-3/5/7, elements of US Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) Headquarters, the chief information officer (CIO)/G-6, and Army Network Enterprise Technology Command (NETCOM).
• Conducts monthly reconciliation meetings with CCOE’s Directorate of Resource Management (DRM) G-8 to ensure effective allocation, distribution, and execution of funds.
• Reviews training programs, initiatives, and future training requirements, advising the Signal School Headquarters on resources required, resources programmed, and any gaps/constraints to meet the Signal School training program.
• Reviews and edits narrative justifications for projected funding needs, ensuring requested data and information is concisely and accurately organized, compiled, and presented.

• Responsible for establishing, managing, and overseeing all daily standard operating procedures to optimally ensure effectiveness and efficiency.
• Responsible for developing training material that parallels the Army Active Duty Officer courses.
• Responsible for planning and carrying out the assignment(s), resolving most of the conflicts that arise, coordinating the work with others as necessary, and interpreting policy on own initiative in terms of established objectives.

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.

Digital Twin of Eye is a Modeling and Simulation (M&S) driven research and development project, specifically in the area of computational human eye model development to support R&D device / therapy development and interaction with human eye.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive our vision to develop digital twin of eye, a set of physically realistic multi-physics simulation models of human eye, that will enable accurate modeling of key aspects of ocular physiology pertaining to the interaction of the human eye with Alcon's products and systems.

• Establish future strategy and direction for digital twin of eye modeling project in alignment with R&D’s strategic plans within multiple technology platforms.

• As an expert in computational modeling and simulation (FEA and CFD) drive innovation and ensure high quality decision making through effective application of Modeling and Simulation for the eye model

• Be able to technically assess the credibility of the computational models and develop validations and verification methods.

• Partner with Alcon key leaders and senior team members to develop digital twin eye work plans and objectives for establishing models / simulations / capabilities to accomplish specific objectives for the defined area of focus in the eye.

• Develop network of external resource partners and leverage experts appropriately to accomplish work plans including - developing detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports, conducting risk analysis and monitoring the progress of plans against project milestones and budgets.

• Serve as an SME to drive existing digital twin of eye work streams to completion, providing technical and analytical guidance to both internal and external teams.

• Ensure projects are completed on time with expected accuracy, ensure adherence to quality standards and review of project deliverables

• Analyze and document requirements by liaising with a range of users in the organization. Manage the integration of vendor tasks and tracks and review vendor deliverables

• Develop and manage interpersonal relationships to influence decisions of technical leaders and M&S analysts along with external resources.

• Responsible for successful and innovative problem solving in resolution of the most challenging issues with a customer driven focus; champion Alcon values and behaviors.

• Collaborate with and influence project leaders in simulation driven product development with accountability for outcome.

• Demonstrated 8 years of expertise in Multiphysics Simulation methods and applications to medical devices and therapies

• Experience in biological tissue modeling. Advanced knowledge of occular physiology is a plus

• Demonstrated expertise in use of various M&S tools from providers such as Ansys, Siemens, Altair to healthcare applications

Key Requirements/Minimum Requirements

• Mechanical/Biomedical/Electrical engineer (M.S.+8 yrs; PhD+5 yrs)

• The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English

• 3 Years of demonstrated project leadership experience

• Work hours: 40 hours

• Travel Requirements: Minimal if office based, 15% if remote

• Sponsorship available: Yes

• Relocation: No

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