Chemical Security Elimination Regional Event Training Manager

Job Description

Parsons is seeking to hire a Chemical Security Elimination Regional Event Training Manager within the Southeast Asia Region to support a U.S. Government project. The position will provide support and guidance for the development and execution of Chemical Security Elimination (CSE) training events under a large, complex international program in challenging and dynamic environments within Southeast Asia.

Specific Responsibilities

• Leads the development and conduct of training events, exercises, workshops, and symposium activities conducted within the Project Management Organization (PMO) in Manila (Philippines).
• Sets up relationships with host country stakeholders and participates in meetings and training events in support of U.S. Government clients.
• Liaises with and manages regional vendors such as training venue providers, interpreters, caterers, transportation companies, and event photographers in the locations where the training events will be held (Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], Jakarta [Indonesia], and Manila [Philippines]).
• Prepares and calibrates chemical weapons detection equipment that will be used during the training events.
• Supports the preparation of After-Action Reports after the training events are completed to collect lessons learned that are used to make changes to the event curriculum for continuous improvement.
• Interacts with US-based Program Manager and CTRIC Training and Sustainment and Managers and logistics personnel to plan training events, prepare curriculum, prepare training equipment and conduct the training events in international environments.
• Ensures that training events meet or exceed the goals and objectives set by the Government.

Required

• 10+ years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or related engineering field, chemistry, biochemistry, or related technical/business field with at least 7 years conducting CSE training events for international projects for US Government customers.
• Experience from the Military in divisions such as Chemical Materials Activity (CMA) or Recovered Chemical Materiel Directorate (RCMD).
• Experience in chemical security elimination projects and preparing for and conducting training courses.
• Willingness to travel internationally within Southeast Asia.
• Willingness to be located in the Philippines (Manila) where there will be a Project Management Organization.

Skills/Competencies

• Proven ability to perform in a training environment.
• International Project delivery experience.
• International training experience.
• Chemical incident first responder and incident management experience.
• Experience working on Chemical Security Elimination Projects.
• Experience working on chemical weapons destruction projects.
• Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations.
• Knowledge of current technology and its effective utilization on the project.
• Ability to communicate clearly, conduct presentations to the field team, and interface effectively with a diverse group of foreign officials, US government clients, engineers, scientists, and subcontractors.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with field personnel in a tactful and effective manner.
• Computer proficiency with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Products, including Word, Excel, Power Point, Access and Visio.
• Project Planning skills are essential.
• Ability to direct and manage team members with day-to-day activities as well as special projects to assure timely completion.
• Ability to manage distributed teams located in foreign countries.

Security Clearance Requirement

None

Benefits

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Equal Opportunity Employer

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