• Project Coordinator

    Alaka'ina Foundation Family of Companies (Honolulu, HI)


    Project Coordinator

     

    Location HI - Honolulu

     

    Job Code 13201

     

    # of openings 1

     

    The Alaka’ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is looking for a qualified Project Coordinator to support to support our government customer in Honolulu, Hawaii.

    DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

    + Manage the planning, development, coordination, administration and implementation of on-going multilateral activities.

    + Take the lead in coordinating and developing new and complex multilateral activities that support the Commander’s vision; and collaborate as necessary with other J5 country desks and partners.

    + Think critically and strategically to develop process improvements, best practices and protocols that increase the efficiency and impacts of multilateral engagements and activities.

    + Provide support to FOGOs on administrative tasks as well as providing talking points, briefing materials or information papers.

    + Attend and participate in the Communications Synchronization Working Group and represent J59 equities at the meetings.

    + Support the Internship Program in outreach, onboarding, and coordinating career sessions for interns.

    + Perform other related duties as assigned.

    REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

    Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred.

    REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

    + SLE Planning & Execution

    + Strategic Communication/Engagement Analysis & Coordination

    + Research and Writing (strategic communication/messages; info papers, talking points, reports, etc.)

    + Work on a team to execute various high level events.

    DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

    + Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with multilateral engagements (e.g. US government agencies, academia, non-governmental organizations, private industry)

    + Working knowledge of US international relations and national security efforts, and experience in supporting policy or engagement planning or analysis activities.

    + Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills, creative thinking, critical analysis, and experience in collaborating with senior officials (Flag/General officer and SES), policymakers, academic professors, and military personnel

    + Emphasis provided to those with familiarity and background working on international issues with the military and academia

    + Strong research and writing background

    + Familiarity with graphic design software, Adobe InDesign, Publisher, advanced PowerPoint skills.

    + Emphasis provided to those with engagement and/or knowledge of the Indo-Pacific area.

    REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:

    + Must be a U.S. citizen.

    + Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance.

     

    The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

     

    We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are proud to state that we do not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here ([email protected]?subject=Request%20for%20accommodation.) to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees

     

    •EOE, including Disability/Vets” OR “Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans”

     

    The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Ke`aki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kūpono Government Services, and Kāpili Services, Po`okela Solutions, Kīkaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC. Alaka`ina Foundation activities principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which includes providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship.

     

    For additional information, please visit www.alakainafoundation.com .

     

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