K3 is seeking Support Services Technicians in which will coordinate aspects of support to the training center that may include any of the property disposition and accountability inventories, equipment, supplies, facility maintenance requests and tracking fleet management, mail, courier, Diplomatic Pouch. Must have knowledge of Fleet, Logistics and would prefer but not limited to knowledge of military and government security operations.

Each one of these positions are designated I-III by years of relevant work experience, knowledge of Fleet and Logistics as well as supervisory skills.

The Security Assistant will assist the assigned Government Division Chief and assigned team leader with various security administration duties to ensure the protection of classified national security, information, and Sensitive but Unclassified information within DOS facilities worldwide.

The Security Processor will assist the assigned Government Division Chief and assigned team leader with various security administration duties to ensure the protection of classified national security information and Sensitive but Unclassified information within Department of State facilities worldwide. It is an Entry Level position with a Secret minimum clearance and the place of performance is at National Capital Region.

The Security Administrator will assist the assigned Division Chief and assigned team leader with various security administration duties to ensure the protection of classified national security information and Sensitive but Unclassified information within Department of State facilities worldwide. This is MID level position with a secret minimum clearance requirement and is based in National Capital Region.

This Security Analyst works with the current Security team to support program activities and processes. The Personnel Security & Suitability Security Analyst should be familiar with all aspects of industrial, information, insider threat, communication, personnel, operational, or general security best practices of the office. This is a SENIOR level position with a secret minimum clearance based in the National Capital Region.

The Security Specialist works with the current Security team to support program activities and processes. The contractor shall be familiar with all aspects of industrial, information, insider threat, communication, personnel, operational, or general security best practices as may be applicable to the specific office. This is a SENIOR level position with a secret minimum clearance, based in the National Capital Region.

K3 seeks a Museum History Associate will support historical research, exhibit development, and educational programs under the guidance of the Public Historian. Responsibilities include conducting primary source research, designing tours, organizing public programs, recruiting speakers, and training volunteers. This role plays a key part in enhancing the museum’s educational and outreach efforts through engaging exhibits and programs.

Location: Washington, DC

The Public Programs and Events Coordinator will play a key role in planning, implementing, and managing public programs and invitation-only events. This role requires close coordination with multiple teams within the museum, as well as with external partners and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proven track record in managing events and programs. Location: DC Metro Area / Minimum of a Secret Clearance

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Planning and Implementation: Collaborate with the Education, Curatorial, Development, Operations, Digital Outreach teams, and the Historian to develop and execute public programs and invitation-only events that align with the mission and goals.
• Content Creation and Coordination: Work with the Communications Team to create and manage social media and website content related to public programs and invitation-only events.
• Outreach and Documentation: Draft and distribute invitations, internal notices, and other written communications for programs and events. Maintain accurate guest lists and update museum mailing lists and databases post-event.
• Senior Official Coordination: Prepare necessary documentation for the participation of senior officials in NMAD events and facilitate collaboration and clearance processes.
• Department of State Liaison: Coordinate with other offices at the Department of State on programming matters, including securing participation and obtaining content clearance for events.
• Volunteer and Staff Oversight: Supervise Museum staff and volunteer participation at events, ensuring effective coordination and execution of public programs and invitation-only events.
• Partnership Management: Establish and manage program-specific partnerships with external speakers and groups, including scheduling meetings and preparing briefing materials.
• Budget Management: Collaborate with museum leadership and the museum’s non-profit partner to develop budgets for programs and events.
• Catering and Contracting: Conduct outreach to caterers and other event contractors to secure their services for programs, in consultation with museum leadership.
• Content Development: Research and draft blog posts, articles, and other written materials about upcoming programs for the museum’s website and social media.
• Research Support: Assist the museum historian with research and content production related to the programs.
• Accessibility and Security: Support staff in researching and drafting accessibility statements and surveys to enhance the visitor experience related to events and programming.
• Space Management: Liaise with external offices for the limited use of event spaces, oversee space walkthroughs, and manage space requests, ensuring adherence to the guidelines and availability.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in history, International Relations, Government, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years working for a federal agency. Demonstrated experience planning and executing private events and public programs for 50 to 100+ people.
• Preferred Experience: Previous work experience with museums or other public-facing non-profit institutions is highly desirable.
• Skills:
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on professional, concise email outreach and coordination.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and coordinate across various teams.
  • Experience in budget management and partnership development.
  • Proficiency in research and content development.

Position Overview:

The Research and Communications Specialist is responsible for creating innovative and engaging products that effectively communicate research findings and data to field practitioners. This role involves translating complex data into impactful visual formats, developing research products, and implementing communication strategies to enhance the understanding and use of research within the professional development (PD) community.

 
Key Responsibilities:

• Create innovative products, including data visualizations, that engage field practitioners. 
• Translate data into impactful charts, graphs, infographics, and presentations. Design and develop research products that connect field-based PD practitioners to research and analysis reports and resources.  
• With guidance from unit leadership, develop and implement communications campaigns to better inform the PD community of new and existing research as well as capacity building tools to understand and use research.  
• Support R/PPR in strategic discussions and problem-solving, communications planning, and integration and implementation of strategies to increase awareness and engagement of key program stakeholders with REU research. 
• Research, brainstorm and plan with the REU team before creating a design. 
• Provide project management support in a range of areas, including program/campaign development, materials development, and stakeholder outreach. 
• Assist leadership with the development of key messages and visual products.  
• Ensure consistent, accurate, and tailored communications with internal and  
• Perform quality assurance reviews on written products and data visualizations.  
• Represent and articulate the REU’s work, especially in research and analysis, to clients and Department stakeholders

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher
• a SECRET level Security Clearance. 
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in public affairs, public relations, information & visual design, or strategic communications.  
• Experience presenting information in a way that makes it easy to understand by a variety of users.
• Two years’ experience with data visualization.
• Experience developing and implementing communication strategies.
• Knowledge of current communication practices and common software tools.
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.
• Basic knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Experience with graphic design, including Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Google products.
• Ability to pivot quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Preferred: Communications in the State Department or another national security / foreign affairs department or agency.
• Preferred: Experience with Tableau, Power BI, or similar strongly preferred.
• Preferred: Experience with social marketing, behavior change, and change management
• Preferred: Experience working with foreign policy professionals.
• Preferred: Work experience writing and editing content such as 1-pagers, reports and other communications documents for a federal agency or international development programs for a variety of audiences.

Position Overview:

The Statistical Support Specialist provides foundational support, expert advice, and input within their area of expertise, contributing to the development and implementation of programs and policies. This role primarily assists with specific aspects of projects and contracts under the direction of federal staff. This position is full-time, onsite. 

Clearance

Possess and maintain an active TS/SCI Security Clearance for the duration of this effort.

Responsibilities:

• Function as a Management Analyst in support of the Division’s Passport Demand Forecast requirements.
• Analyze administrative processes and/or Division programs.
• Write reports, letters, and other documents with recommendations for management programs, policies, and activities.
• Oversee the preparation of various recurring reports, such as monthly, quarterly, cumulative semi-annual, and cumulative annual reports, to support the Directorate’s Demand Forecast requirement.
• Provide technical guidance and assistance to staff in the review of documents.
• Accurately monitor, assess, and forecast on a continuous basis, passport demand using innovative statistical tools and methodologies.
• Assist and advise CA/PPT on preparing, obtaining, and submitting required documentation to the Office of Directives Management and other offices to comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) directives.
• Analyze existing forecasting models and develop statistically sound tools for future forecasting.
• Provide subject matter expertise in support of quantitative and qualitative research projects as required.
• Provide subject matter expertise in support of survey operations, focus groups, and the application of sampling techniques as required.
• Draft white papers on policies, events, economic conditions, or other items of interest that may affect passport demand.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Professional Qualification Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. citizen who can possess or be able to obtain/maintain a minimum SECRET clearance.
• Two years as a Technical Expert 3 or equivalent experience.
• Minimum Master’s Degree: in Statistics
  • PhD preferred.
• Must possess excellent command of the English language and excellent writing skills
• Must be Proficient in the use of Microsoft applications (MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel);
• Maintains professional competence and specialized knowledge base by keeping abreast of emerging themes and best practices.
• Knowledge of and skill in applying analytical and evaluation techniques to plan, schedule, and conduct studies and analyses of management functions or programs.
• Knowledge of substantive programs, goals, and policies to analyze and assemble information; and knowledge of management and organizational techniques, systems, and procedures to perform analytical studies.
• Department of State experience preferred.

Specific Experience:

Data Collection – Design and implement surveys, experiments, and data collection methods to gather accurate and reliable information.

Education

Master’s Degree in Statistics –  Demography – the study of statistics such as births, deaths, income, or the incidence of disease, which illustrate the changing structure of human populations.

Work Environment

The job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system. The work described herein is primarily in a modern office setting. Occasional travel may be required.

Additional Qualifying Factors

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain the appropriate clearance levels required and be able to obtain access to military installations.

Position Overview:

Currently seeking qualified Senior Program Analysts for U.S. Department of State Potomac Annex – Navy Hill (SA-4G) Washington, DC 20372. This position oversees the performance of and provides technical expertise to all of the activities and tasks involved in the performance of this contract. This individual oversees the management of the team and budget.  Accountable to Government Program Manager and/or Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for the quality and timeliness of deliverables.

Responsibilities:

Task 1 CTPP Support, Staffing, and Implementation 

• Shall assist with the coordination, development, design, and execution of CT preparedness programs, providing administrative, development, and implementation to support CT initiatives.
• Shall assist with preparation of background and briefing materials for Front Office (FO)-level discussions related to the counterterrorism issues and policies, and assist with preparation of written materials in response to broader Department and interagency information requests.
• Support the development and conduct of U.S. government interagency and/or foreign engagements at forums as required by CT Bureau. This includes but may not be limited to drafting agendas, moderating forums and meetings, developing content, tracking invitations, writing after actions and lessons learned, and compiling a history of events and actions into an electronic library.
• Conduct liaison activities with other U.S. government agencies, as directed by CT Bureau. If requested by CT, this may include but is not limited to providing updates on the mission, structure, priorities, and activities of the CTPP.

• Event Planning: the contractor will help identify and procure necessary meeting spaces, assist with inviting participants and tracking responses to exercises, draft and disseminate meeting agendas and summaries, and track action items identified during exercises or meetings.

• Assist with travel arrangements by working with Embassy to provide transportation and lodging support and other support to CT teams as needed for international trips, meetings, events, or exercises.
• Will have staff familiar with Department of State acquisition processes and leverage USG resources and capabilities wherever possible. Contractor will have staff experienced in interfacing both with Department of State personnel CONUS and OCONUS as well as with senior diplomatic representatives of foreign countries.
• Work on terrorist detentions will prepare for engagement with host governments (and relevant U.S. embassies) and negotiations involving assurances or ongoing/planned resettlement processes, as appropriate.
• Shall assist in the development and management of various CTPP knowledge assets, including but not limited to action item documents, rosters of experts, and knowledge generated through working group and inter agency initiatives.
• Will provide the requisite staff and expertise to effectively support the CTPP’s unique lines of effort that includes but is not limited to counterterrorism policy development, science and technology program implementation, program evaluation and assessment, and interagency exercise activities.
• Work on terrorist detentions will work with the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, and other State department bureaus to review any transfer and/or post-transfer concerns. Prepare for engagement with host governments (and relevant U.S. embassies) and negotiations involving assurances or ongoing/planned resettlement processes, as appropriate.
• Will prepare talking points, cables, background checklists, annotated agendas, interagency/multilateral agendas, and talking points in response to information requests and preparation needs for senior-level officials, both in CT and the broader Department and interagency.
• Will prepare talking points and background for U.S. embassies to assist in communicating to other governments about their nationals and support those engagements as appropriate.

Task 2 Other Program Support

• Ability to provide ad hoc and surge support services to support the development, implementation and execution of CTPP related initiatives including:
• The coordination, development and implementation of CT programs in support of the National Security Memorandum 2 (NSM-2), Presidential Policy Directives, and National Security Presidential Memorandums related to counterterrorism.
• Analyze policy, capabilities and technical requirements for threat-based research and development and science and technology to combat terrorism.
• Attend meetings, facilitate meetings and seminars as directed to support any of the CT initiatives.
• Assist the CT CTPP in the development, planning and implementation of preparedness activities. Support crisis response programs and activities.  Past examples of such are NSC-directed exercises, ISEG, Hostage Affairs Working Group, WMDSG, and CT Technical Programs related to CT overseas activities.
• Assist with Crisis Response activities for special events in support of the ISEG.

Task 3 Management Support  

• Shall provide contractor program management to include monthly status reports, personnel, and fiscal accountability, documentation, and presentation packages in support of the customer. The contractor shall notify the customer of any project-related risks, including potential funding deficiencies, as they are identified.
• Provide administrative support and executive oversight to ensure the tasks as described above are accomplished to include administration of monthly activity reports, management and project reports, and documentation production and long-range calendar planning cycle of activities.
• Maintenance and improvement to a historical library of action items developed following activities in support of CTPP initiatives. The library will be electronic and accessible with the CTPP shared network.

Other duties may be assigned.

This position supervises employees

This position is full time onsite. The job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system. The work described herein is primarily in a modern office setting. Occasional travel may be required.

Experience/Skills and Requirements:

• Expert knowledge of and no less than five years’ experience, working with the Department of State.
• Knowledge and experience working within the National Security Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), counterterrorism related Presidential Policy Directives and NSPM frameworks, and U.S. government interagency collective.
• Knowledge and experience in working within the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives (CBRNE) technical field and its ongoing initiatives.

Preferred

• Experience with diplomatic missions overseas
• Experience in crisis management and counterterrorism

Necessary Physical Requirements

• 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. Employee must maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about.

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent, and eight years general experience Required

Additional Qualifying Factors

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain the appropriate clearance levels required and be able to obtain access to military installations.

Clearance

Possess and maintain an active TS/SCI Security Clearance for the duration of this effort.

Position Overview:

Currently seeking qualified Program Analysts for U.S. Department of State Potomac Annex – Navy Hill (SA-4G) Washington, DC 20372. This position plans and designs execution of activities and tasks. They must also develop findings, draw conclusions, and develop recommendations. Prepares and presents reports. Reports on performance against budget and milestones to Principal Management Consultants.

Responsibilities:

The contractor shall perform the following three specific tasks:

Task 1 CTPP Support, Staffing, and Implementation 

• The contractor shall assist with the coordination, development, design, and execution of CT preparedness programs, providing administrative, development, and implementation to support CT initiatives. 
• The contractor shall assist with preparation of background and briefing materials for Front Office (FO)-level discussions related to the counterterrorism issues and policies and assist with preparation of written materials in response to broader Department and interagency information requests.

• Support the development and conduct of U.S. government interagency and/or foreign engagements at forums as required by CT Bureau. This includes but may not be limited to drafting agendas, moderating forums and meetings, developing content, tracking invitations, writing after actions and lessons learned, and compiling a history of events and actions into an electronic library.

• Conduct liaison activities with other U.S. government agencies, as directed by CT Bureau. If requested by CT, this may include but is not limited to providing updates on the mission, structure, priorities, and activities of the CTPP. 

• Event Planning: the contractor will help identify and procure necessary meeting spaces, assist with inviting participants and tracking responses to exercises, draft and disseminate meeting agendas and summaries, and track action items identified during exercises or meetings.

• Assist with travel arrangements by working with Embassy to provide transportation and lodging support and other support to CT teams as needed for international trips, meetings, events, or exercises.

• The contractor will have staff familiar with Department of State acquisition processes and leverage USG resources and capabilities wherever possible.  Contractor will have staff experienced in interfacing both with Department of State personnel CONUS and OCONUS as well as with senior diplomatic representatives of foreign countries.

• The contractor working on terrorist detentions will prepare for engagement with host governments (and relevant U.S. embassies) and negotiations involving assurances or ongoing/planned resettlement processes, as appropriate.

• The contractor shall assist in the development and management of various CTPP knowledge assets, including but not limited to action item documents, rosters of experts, and knowledge generated through working group and inter agency initiatives.

• The contractor will provide the requisite staff and expertise to effectively support the CTPP’s unique lines of effort that includes but is not limited to counterterrorism policy development, science and technology program implementation, program evaluation and assessment, and interagency exercise activities. 

• The contractor working on terrorist detentions will work with the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, and other State department bureaus to review any transfer and/or post-transfer concerns.  Prepare for engagement with host governments (and relevant U.S. embassies) and negotiations involving assurances or ongoing/planned resettlement processes, as appropriate.

• The contractor working will prepare talking points, cables, background checklists, annotated agendas, interagency/multilateral agendas, and talking points in response to information requests and preparation needs for senior-level officials, both in CT and the broader Department and interagency.

• The contractor will prepare talking points and background for U.S. embassies to assist in communicating to other governments about their nationals and support those engagements as appropriate.

Task 2 Other Program Support

• Ability to provide ad hoc and surge support services to support the development, implementation and execution of CTPP related initiatives including:

• The coordination, development and implementation of CT programs in support of the National Security Memorandum 2 (NSM-2), Presidential Policy Directives, and National Security Presidential Memorandums related to counterterrorism.

• Analyze policy, capabilities and technical requirements for threat-based research and development and science and technology to combat terrorism.

• Attend meetings, facilitate meetings and seminars as directed to support any of the CT initiatives.

• Assist the CT CTPP in the development, planning and implementation of preparedness activities.  Support crisis response programs and activities.  Past examples of such are NSC-directed exercises, ISEG, Hostage Affairs Working Group, WMDSG, and CT Technical Programs related to CT overseas activities.

• Assist with Crisis Response activities for special events in support of the ISEG.

Task 3 Management Support  

• The contractor shall provide contractor program management to include monthly status reports, personnel, and fiscal accountability, documentation, and presentation packages in support of the customer.   The contractor shall notify the customer of any project-related risks, including potential funding deficiencies, as they are identified.

• Provide administrative support and executive oversight to ensure the tasks as described above are accomplished to include administration of monthly activity reports, management and project reports, and documentation production and long-range calendar planning cycle of activities.

• Maintenance and improvement to a historical library of action items developed following activities in support of CTPP initiatives. The library will be electronic and accessible with the CTPP shared network.

QUALIFICATIONS – EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications

•      Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and four years general experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Knowledge of and experience working with the Department of State or other federal government agency for no less than three years on counterterrorism initiatives.
• Drafts reports and presentations or other deliverables as required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, data gathering, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred

Experience in crisis management and counterterrorism

Knowledge and experience working within the framework of NSM-2 and PPDs and NSPMs related to counterterrorism activities.

Clearance

Possess and maintain an active TS/SCI Security Clearance for the duration of this effort.