Command Language Program Manager

McGuire AFB - NJ

Contract length: January 12 ,202323 thru January 11, 2024 (4 additional year options available)

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Job description:

• Provide oversight of Initial Language Development interviews to be conducted with the 9L000 (Linguist) personnel and member. Ensure all newly assigned advisors are provided a language specific diagnostic assessment and/or a structured language placement test if available to determine language development needs.
• With the 818 & 571 MSAS Language program personnel, prepare and maintain a written Individual Language Development Plans (ILDP) for all personnel. The ILDP will identify the individual’s specific strengths and weaknesses and define appropriate language development needs.
• Manage DLAB and DLPT scheduling for all MSAS personnel, coordinating with JBMDL TCO. Ensure all assigned advisors test at least annually.
• Create and manage schedule of available language courses with 818 & 571 MSAS assigned language instructors.
• Maintain scheduling oversight and control for unit personnel refresher and continuing language development courses with considerations for projected mission demands and maximizing course fill rate.
• Maintain tracking records for DLPT, DLAB and OPI tests and scores, as well as initial and sustainment language development courses. Gather and validate all advisor proficiency data, remediation status, disqualification/waiver data, and career field/skill level information and communicate as directed.
• Draft, route and manage all Foreign Language Proficiency Pay (FLPP) updates for squadron advisors through 818 & 571 MSAS/CSS and JBMDL TCO.
• Manage the 818 & 571 MSAS’ Remedial Language Development Plan (RLDP) in coordination with DOT & CCV Flight for non-certified and de-certified personnel. Sub-proficient advisors will be scheduled for individual diagnostic assessments to determine additional development needs.
• Create and manage process to evaluate effectiveness of development plans for assigned language-enabled personnel.
• Participate in the Command Language Program Council (CLPC) and provide CLP updates to the squadron leadership at least quarterly.
• Create a language development and Initial Air Advisor pipeline budget proposal in coordination with the 818 & 571 MSAS Resource Advisor. Communicate in writing monthly and annual language development and Initial Air Advisor pipeline spend plans through Flight/Squadron/Wing as directed.
• Advertise language development opportunities to assigned language-enabled personnel at least quarterly.
• Maintain a CLP Continuity Book. The continuity book will at a minimum include the CLPM appointment letter, associated CLPM training certificates, and all relevant CLP-related correspondence and guidance.
• Submit course requirements and requests for all students’ course materials through the 818 & 571 MSAS/DOT leadership and subsequently the 818 & 571 MSAS chain of command.
• Track and document attendance for all recurring language training, to include in-person and VTC delivery methods.
• Create and update CLPM MICT (Management Internal Control Toolset) Checklists and upload all required documentation weekly to maintain compliance with AFIs.
• Maintain and update UTM MICT Checklists and upload all required documentation weekly to maintain compliance with AFIs.
• Coordinate with Standardization an Evaluation Flight, the Operations Section, and Mission Commanders/Team Leads/Team Sergeants to fill mission needs based on training requirements.
• Schedule relevant air advisor training as outlined in the Master Training Plan.
• Maintain language immersion program, ensure opportunities are provided to Air Advisors that increase their language and cultural expertise for engagement with partner nations.
• Maintain all appointment letters for CLPM. Ensure documentation is provided to the commander’s support staff and upload to MICT.
• Coordinate with AETC and the Expeditionary center to schedule all initial Air Advisor training per MTP.
• Conduct continuous process improvement to reduce certification delays, identify and advocate for more efficient training processes. Synchronize and streamline individual training schedules with Squadron mission requirements.
• Provide monthly metrics and achievements to flight leadership as inputs for annual Command Language Program of the Year awards package submission.

Calloway & Associates, Inc., a Disability/Military friendly company, gives preferential consideration to U.S. Military Veterans or Veteran family members.