Administrative and Logistics Security Specialist Manager (ALSSM) - WPS III (Somalia)

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Location Mogadishu, Somalia

Clearance Level Department of State (DOS) – Secret

Primary Function Responsible for overseeing and managing administrative, logistical, supply, and operational support functions for the Task Order (TO) in support of Department of State Worldwide Protective Services III (WPS III) operations in austere environments. Duties may include inventory and property accountability, procurement, warehousing, personnel and asset coordination, housing and billeting support, shipment and customs coordination, vehicle oversight, and general logistical support operations. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as required to support mission and operational requirements.   Duties and Responsibilities: • Responsible for all aspects of planning, scheduling, organizing, managing, and assessing the performance of all ALSS personnel assigned on the TO, to include: • Ensuring that all ALSSs are executing their responsibilities efficiently and effectively. • Ensuring on-time delivery of support materials (e.g., property, supplies, and equipment). • Performing managerial logistical functions, including periodic and scheduled reports. • Preparing and maintaining property, maintenance, and operational records. • Managing, oversight, and implementation of all supply, receiving, marking, and warehousing and storage efforts as defined in WPS III IDIQ, Section C of this contract.

• Manage a comprehensive administrative program to support TO operations. The individual duties include, but are not necessarily limited to administration, payroll, and maintaining time sheets/muster sheets for TO personnel. • Ensure that all shipments and receipt of equipment and materials for the TO are properly documented, and follow proper customs procedures. • Maintain strict accountability of equipment, supplies, spare parts, etc. through a computerized file and accounting system. • Coordinate with the Contractor’s corporate office in all business-related transactions under the WPS III contract. • Ensure that all goods and services procured in support of WPS III TOs are purchased and paid for in accordance with applicable Department regulations. • Support coordination of Contractor personnel movement into and out of the country for both official and personal travel; this responsibility does not include travel arrangements (e.g., airline tickets, hotel reservations, etc.) for rotations. • Act as liaison with host-government agencies, when necessary, to ensure visas, customs clearances, and other government authorizations. • Prepare written deliverables for submission to DS/RSO, to include reports, spreadsheets, memos, summaries, etc. • Additional duties may also include, but not be limited to: • Oversight and scheduling of vehicles supporting protective and guard operations. • Vehicle procurement, receiving, shipping, maintenance scheduling/tracking, repairs scheduling/tracking, fuel logs, dispatch records, transfers, and maintenance of active records on all vehicles assigned to protective operations (armored or unarmored). • Assistance with planning, development, and implementation of a comprehensive administrative program.  

Job Qualifications: • Must be a U.S. citizen. • Must demonstrate Level 3 English language proficiency. • At a minimum, must possess either a Bachelor’s degree in logistics/supply chain management from an accredited institution or a current Certified Professional Property Administrator certification ( www.npma.org ). • Must possess a minimum of six (6) years of experience in administrative and logistical support management. • A minimum of three (3) years of this experience must have been in property management, with demonstrable experience in at least four (4) of the following areas: • Acquisition • Audits • Control (e.g., ownership, responsibility, and accountability) • Disposition and retirement • Movement and transfers • Inventory • Property accounting • Receiving • Records and reporting

• A minimum of two (2) years of this experience must have been in a supervisory capacity. • A minimum of two (2) years of this experience must have been in overseas procurement and logistics management.

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and possess sufficient computer skills to manage electronic files and an electronic record-keeping system. • Must attend and successfully complete a supervisory course. • Must have a valid U.S. Driver’s License. • Must have a valid U.S. Passport with no less than 6 months remaining before expiration. • Shall be proficient in the ability to speak, write, and communicate in English.

Training (Paid Training): • Attend and successfully complete the DOS Non-Protective Security Specialist Basic. If already completed and/or served on a DOS TO within the last 3 years, will be eligible to deploy directly to TO.  

Physical Requirements and Work Conditions: • Must be approved for a Department of State Medical Clearance. • Must be able to do the following: walk, squat, crawl, run, quickly enter/exit vehicles, maneuver around obstacles, carry heavy equipment and personnel, and operate mission‑essential issued

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