General Description

POSITION OVERVIEW AND PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):

The Mentor serves as an operational training and administrative advisor for Office of Antiterrorism Assistance (DS/T/ATA) programs delivered to participant nations. The Mentor is responsible for:

• Developing the subject matter expertise, skills, and knowledge of host nation security forces;
• Creating and maintaining sustainment training schedules;
• Monitoring local national instructors;
• Participating in ATA training deliveries;
• Developing sustainable organizational capabilities to manage units and support the performance of functional duties.

Cross-cultural sensitivity is crucial. The Mentor reports to DS/T/ATA in Washington, D.C., and to the Regional Security Officer and/or the Resident Program Manager abroad. Frequent overseas travel, including unscheduled, night, weekend, and holiday work, may be required. Overseas deployment may involve lengthy and strenuous travel, as well as living under adverse conditions. When deployed overseas, the security situation at the deployment locations may be highly volatile, and the incumbent will be required to use personal protective equipment and exercise special safety precautions.

Major Duties

• Assigned to the Regional Security Office or the RPM, provides operational and administrative guidance for DS/T/ATA in-country training programs;
• Mentors and develops host nation instructors in adult learning concepts, curriculum presentations, and other critical areas of leadership and instructor development;
• Mentor the development of sustainable organizational capabilities to manage units and support the performance of functional duties;
• Meets with host nation security officials and aids the Regional Security Officer on matters pertaining to the Bureau’s counterterrorism efforts; in locations without an ATA Resident Program Manager, regularly briefs the RSO, Ambassador, or Deputy Chief of Mission on program developments and sustainment training activities;
• Maintains and manages grant/loan equipment inventories to partner nations and assists the Regional Security Officer with yearly reporting and acquisition requirements;
• Provides guidance and support on operational matters concerning DS/T/ATA training deliveries; as necessary, serves as on-site monitor and provides pre-deployment orientation, preparation, and administrative and support for attendees of training in the US;
• Responsible for developing and leading the delivery of specialized refresher and sustainment training to DS/T/ATA students; training will include basic weapons handling skills, live-fire exercise, mounted/dismounted security patrols, personnel/vehicle screening, counter assault tactics, tactical combat casualty care (TCCC), and other subjects as directed by DS/T/ATA;
• In locations without an ATA Resident Program Manager, serves as the DS/T/ATA representative and point person in their country of residence for DS/T/ATA issues and operations; at the direction of DS/T/ATA, responds to taskings, gathers information, and prepares appropriate reports;
• Monitors compliance with U.S. and foreign laws, regulations, directives, standards, and policies;
• In certain locations, will play a direct role in security contingency planning, working closely with the RSO, other Embassy agencies, and host nation security forces to identify potential security threats to U.S. personnel and help coordinate between RSO and host nation response elements during a crisis at the Embassy;
• Completes a monthly checklist to ensure program management concerns are documented and milestones are being met;
• Should possess a working knowledge of Embassy operations and administrative support functions;
• May be required to carry a firearm and maintain firearms proficiency to DS standards and drive standard or armored vehicles in a high-threat environment overseas.