Culmen International Hiring for Logistics Officer at Washington, DC Full Time

Established in 2004, Culmen International is committed to enhancing international security, strengthening homeland defense, optimizing government operations and providing humanitarian assistance around the world. We provide technical and management expertise, develop innovative technology solutions, and deliver youth care services, logistics, training and language services worldwide. With experience in over 126 countries, Culmen supports our clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments.

The Logistics Officer will support the Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS) in coordinating logistical support for virtual and in-person events in the U.S. and in Africa. The Logistics Officer will act as a primary liaison between Culmen International and domestic and international vendors and will provide end-to-end event and vendor management for various ACSS programs.

• Support program staff members and U.S. Embassy personnel to ensure administrative and logistical support is timely in order to maintain scheduled activities, cost effective, and complies with all applicable policies and regulations.
• Provide “positive control” tracking of participants and seamless hands-off of individuals between program elements (i.e., ground transportation, lodging, and engagement registration).
• Provide arrangement and management of lodging and meeting space for participants attending both CONUS and OCONUS programs (approximately 30 to 70 participants per program; programs are usually held in the capital or a major city of that country).
• Arrange and manage shipment of program materials (e.g., publications, supplies, and IT and Audio-Visual equipment) to and from engagement locations in support of programs held OCONUS.
• Provide all necessary services for set up, preparation, and execution of programs both in Africa and the U.S.
• Provide all required interpretation services for programs held in Africa and in the U.S., as necessary.
• Arrange and manage transportation services (e.g., buses, cars with drivers) in support of program engagements held both in CONUS and OCONUS.
• Arrange and manage airport arrival and departure in support of program engagements held in CONUS and OCONUS. The contractor shall ensure seamless arrival and departure of all program participants (e.g., ensuring participants are met on time).
• Provide administrative and logistical support for ACSS events by assisting in coordinating workshops, and seminars.
• Coordinate work activities with ACSS staff members and U.S. Embassy personnel to ensure administrative and logistical support is timely to maintain scheduled activities.
• Coordinate logistical support for ACSS activities including publications, research support, meetings, interpreters, copyright clearance, shipping equipment and supplies to/from the seminar site, local transportation, and communication assets. Additionally, the contractor shall provide a reliable printing capability solution for both CONUS and OCONUS engagements.
• Act as liaison for logistical support with convention and banqueting staff at the hotel(s) and/or conference center(s).
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Must demonstrate fluency in both English and French.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• Experience supporting travel arrangements and adhering to JTR and ACSS Travel Policy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and basic negotiation skills.
• Experience supporting programs in Africa.
• Experience providing travel and event planning support for varied academic areas including engaging academic SMEs, coordinating language interpretation services, and supporting alumni engagement for event participation.
• Experience providing broad logistical coordination and travel planning for international programs and a track record of successful program execution.
• Excellent collaboration skills and the ability to work with international teams in a variety of roles such as program POC, liaison, logistics coordinator, and event organizer to develop and facilitate events and engagements.
• Proficiency working across the MS Office Suite.
• Availability to work on-site in DC Metro area and support CONUS/OCONUS travel.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• U.S. Citizenship
• At a minimum a National Agency Check (NAC) background investigation is required.
• Experience supporting the Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS) or related work supporting security issues relating to Africa is highly desired.
• Experience facilitating domestic and international engagements, preferably for security and educational programs.
• Experience supporting DoD efforts to engage African leaders in academic forums from both the military and civilian sectors is highly desired.
• Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision coverage with 100% of the premiums paid by the company for all employees and their eligible dependents
• 401k – Vested immediately and 4% match
• Life insurance and disability paid by the company
• AFLAC Available
• Tuition Assistance
• 12 Paid Holidays

At Culmen International we are committed to creating, promoting, and sustaining a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our commitment to these values is unwavering across all our work around the world. We include and celebrate employees of diverse races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, ethnicities, nationalities, socioeconomic statuses, languages, (dis)abilities, ages, and religious commitments. These differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our employees and clients. Culmen is an equal opportunity employer.