Lead Education Program Specialist

Summary About the Position: This position is located in the Education Directorate, Partnership and Resources Division, DoWEA Headquarters, in Alexandria, Virginia, with the Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA). This position is not covered by a bargaining unit. The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is transitioning to the Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA). Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA), as one of only two Federally-operated school systems, is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and managing prekindergarten through 12th grade educational programs on behalf of the Department of War (DoW). DoWEA is globally positioned, operating 160 accredited schools in 8 districts located in 11 foreign countries, 7 states, Guam, and Puerto Rico. DoWEA employs approximately 15,000 employees who serve more than 72,000 children of active duty military and DoW civilian families. DoWEA is committed to ensuring that all school-aged children of military families are provided a world-class education that prepares them for postsecondary education and/or career success and to be leading contributors in their communities as well as in our 21st century globalized society.Major Duties: Assess the overall impact of student achievement in a K-12 school system. Bridge best practices from individual project proposals to strengthen shared resources and a Community of Practice network supporting K-12. Provide liaison support for coordination, negotiation, advice, and problem resolution between project directors and the DoWEA program office. Present recommendations and solutions on complex issues while using tact and diplomacy to obtain information or secure commitments. Provide information, data, and support to facilitate K-12 content-specific programming, project planning and development/maintenance of partnerships. Establish internal procedures for deadlines, progress reports, and or directives.