Community Programs Assistant Jobs in Woodbridge, VA

The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech, a global leader in high end consulting services, is seeking a detail-oriented Data Manager to fill a part-time position supporting the Air Force Community Partnership Program in the National Capital Region.  The position will provide vital technical support and strategic communications to promote and enhance the Air Force's Community Partnership Program nationwide.  
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Your Role:
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The successful candidate will be responsible for:  
    Plan and develop deliverables in compliance with Department of War (DoW), federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, and policies. 
    Conduct site visits to formalize community partnerships between DAF installations, state or local governments, and non-DoD agencies.
    Provide technical support for intergovernmental agreements and inter-agency partnerships, manage data, foster stakeholder relations, and benchmark innovative approaches to shared services. 
    Manage the lifecycle for community partnerships agreement and track progress.
    Plan, coordinate, and attend meetings across all levels of the DAF enterprise, and with other DOW Services.
    Assist installations and local communities to identify and negotiate partnerships that reduce costs and enhance resilience and mission readiness.
    Participate in DAF subject matter workgroup meetings, including agenda development and providing meeting minutes.
    Develop materials and coordinate logistics for site visits.
    Support routine and annual data calls associated with the program.
    Support strategic growth efforts related to the Department of the Air Force and Air National Guard.   
    Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
    Additional duties as required.

The salary range for this position is $40-60 per hour.   Please note that Tetra Tech considers various factors in determining pay, including, but not limited to geographic location, qualifications, licensures, certifications, experience, and other skills relevant to the needs of the business.  Additional information on our benefits package can be found at Life at Tetra Tech - Tetra Tech.

Qualifications:
    Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, planning, public policy, or related field.
    At least 2 years of experience supporting DoD/Air Force Community Partnership Programs.
    Experience in data collection, analysis, and reporting.
    Experiential knowledge of the Department of Air Force and/or Air National Guard is preferred.
    Active DoD security clearance of "Secret" or ability to obtain a security clearance if required.

This position requires the candidate to be a U.S. Citizen due to the projects they will be working on.
 

Background Check: If this position requires a CAC card, CUI Enclave Access and/or a Security Clearance, a background check will be completed. 

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While primarily performed in an office environment, travel and on-site work might be required which could require lifting 50 pounds of documents or equipment, traversing uneven terrain during site visits, and standing long periods of time at public meetings.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

This work is principally performed in an office environment; however, there are occasional requirements to visit client sites, which requires the ability to perform work in an office environment or outdoors while conducting data gathering site visits, participating in on-site meetings, and attending conferences or other training activities off-site. Travel to conferences and client sites is expected to be less than 25% of the time.

Language & Communication Skills:  Must be fluent in the English and able to communicate effectively in speaking and writing.  Must be able to provide high-quality written products including reports and presentations for senior DoD and community officials. 
    Excellent oral and written communication skills for preparing and presenting planning reports and projects
    Advanced English language skills, both written and verbal, including technical writing/editing experience and a demonstrated ability to write, edit, and deliver planning content.

Other Skills: Instructions: Must be proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite of software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).