Program Alignment & Site Optimization (PASO) Manager

Program Alignment & Site Optimization (PASO) Manager 

ABOUT US: 

Laredo Technical Services, Inc. provides staffing services to federal Government agencies all over the world.   LTSi connects the right opportunities to the right people.  With our experience in placing our Team Members throughout the United States and overseas, we excel at providing experienced, professional personnel for a wide range of Professional and Office Administration as well as Medical Services. Our goal is to provide the highest quality professionals in the industry. 

LTSi’s culture delivers a strong work ethic while going above and beyond with a sense of urgency.  We are an employee-driven company.  We strive for excellence every day, which is what sets us apart from all the other government contractors. 

As a Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) that provides a broad range of administrative, project management, and medical staffing support services, we are also honored to be a Member of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP), and we encourage military spouses to apply for any of our positions for which they feel they are qualified. 

JOB TITLE: HP Specialist Level 3 - Program Alignment & Site Optimization (PASO) Manager 

GOVERNMENT AGENCY & LOCATION: 

JBSA Randolph, TX 

POSITION TIMING: Immediate hire upon Contract Award and completion of all background and security investigations.  Candidates must be willing to sign a Letter of Intent for submission with their resume. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• . Ensures all HPO policies and procedures are followed to ensure accuracy and consistency throughout CRAFT. 

• Provide an assessment of each CRAFT site using the CRAFT Syllabus, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), PWS,CONOPs, approved rubrics, and industry best practices to ensure effectiveness and consistency throughout CRAFT.  

• Perform in-person visits to each site and observing daily routines, performance of the Aircrew Conditioning Program Assessment(ACPA), instructional techniques of CRAFT instructors, etc. all for the purpose of enhancing teaching and fostering consistency across CRAFT sites.  

• Assist with curriculum challenges and questions during site visits. In coordination with the site’s CPM the PASO will discuss strategies to develop relationships within squadrons and improve student and instructor growth thereby assisting the site with improving CRAFT utilization and generating buy-in.  

• Assist the site’s SMEs and local schedulers with finding time in local training schedules for CRAFT training opportunities.  

• Help to coordinate requests for assistance from CRAFT SMEs to the most appropriate team members such as domain leads, curriculum coordinator, data manager, or relevant site-based CPM if additional help is needed. 

• Conduct an annual site visit to each CRAFT location using the standardized PASO Checklist (refer to CRAFT CONOPs), assessing alignment with the CRAFT syllabus, SOPs, PWS, CONOPs, approved rubrics, and industry best practices. Submit a written report of findings, observations, and recommendations to the AETC CRAFT Program Office following each visit. 

• Provide notification to the CPM responsible for the respective site, Site Lead (SL), and AETC CRAFT Director no later than 14 calendar days prior to the scheduled visit, including dates and a copy of the PASO checklist. 

• Observe and evaluate no fewer than three CRAFT instructors delivering syllabus content per site visit (in-person or via Microsoft Teams recordings), providing on-the-spot feedback in the presence of another team member. 

• Observe CRAFT team members administering the Aircrew Conditioning Program Assessment (ACPA) to ensure adherence to protocols and provide immediate and follow-up feedback as required. 

• Observe one PT+ Cognitive training session during each visit and provide feedback on instructional effectiveness and fidelity to CRAFT standards. 

• Collaborate with site personnel to identify curriculum implementation challenges and develop strategies for improving instructor performance, utilization rates, and unit buy-in. 

• Facilitate cross-site collaboration by encouraging CRAFT team members to share resources, best practices, and challenges to improve program continuity and standardization. 

• Coordinate follow-up support needs by connecting site teams to CRAFT subject matter experts (e.g., domain leads, curriculum coordinator, data manager, site PM) following a visit. 

• Assist the Program Office in developing and updating PASO tools, including recommending updates to the PASO checklist and coordinating the publication of revised tools upon Program Director approval. 

• Assist with onboarding processes and the delivery of the CRAFT Instructor Qualification Course from a quality assurance and alignment perspective, as directed by the Program Office. 

• In coordination with the CPM, SL, and site SME, establish and monitor procedures to ensure delivery of optimal services and process standardization across all sites. 

• Provide subject matter expert guidance to the Program Office on all matters related to program alignment and implementation fidelity across CRAFT sites. 

• Submit all site visit reports to the AETC CRAFT Director, site SME, and SL for review and coordination prior to release. Document and address egregious issues immediately and include in the final report with appropriate coordination. 

• Attend all CRAFT Program Office all-calls and CRAFT Program Office leadership synchronization meetings. 

• Attend, assist with planning, and present at the annual summit, CRAFT training, and DV visits as requested. 

• Provide in-person support, as required, to both existing and prospective CRAFT locations, including those with aircrew flying training that do not currently have an active CRAFT program. 

• Make virtual support available to non-CRAFT locations with aircrew flying training, in collaboration with the Program Office. 

• Comply with all required training and conduct policies outlined in the CRAFT CONOPs, including but not limited to the Violence and Self-Harm Reporting Policy, CRAFT Program Familiarization, Information Systems Policy, HPO Inappropriate Relationships and Harassment Training and Acknowledgement, CRAFT Personally Identifiable Information (PII) Training, and the CRAFT social media Policy. 

• Maintain a comprehensive personal record of all completed required personal licensures/certifications and CRAFT-required training and acknowledgments as outlined in the CRAFT CONOPs. This includes documentation of training completion dates, signed acknowledgments for policies (e.g., HPO Inappropriate Relationships and Harassment, DOD/DISA Information Systems, social media, Violence and Self-Harm Reporting, and PII), as well as completion dates for the CRAFT Program Familiarization and the CRAFT Instructor Qualification Course for each Contractor at assigned sites. Records shall be readily available for Government inspection upon request. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Secret clearance required. 

• Minimum of seven (7) years' experience providing Human Performance services (e.g., cognitive training, performance nutrition, strength and conditioning, physical therapy, or soft tissue therapy) to tactical aviation populations or high-performance DoD operational communities. 

• 2+ years of leadership and management experience with efforts of similar size and complexity. 

EDUCATION: 

• Master's or Doctoral degree in a field related to Human Performance, such as Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physiology, Biomechanics, or a related field. 

• License and/or certification from a nationally recognized organization in a relevant HP discipline (e.g., NSCA, ACSM, NASM) demonstrating competency in Human Performance. 

• Current certification in basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), including Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Training. 

• Certificate or graduate degree in a field related to managing personnel and resources. CAPM or PMP cert preferred. 

BENEFITS: 

• Competitive salary based on experience and technical qualifications 

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance 

• 401(k) Retirement Plan 

• Vacation 

• Sick Leave 

• Disability & Life Insurance 

• 11 Paid Federal Holidays including: 

• New Year’s Day 

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 

• Presidents Birthday 

• Memorial Day 

• Juneteenth 

• Independence Day 

• Labor Day 

• Columbus Day 

• Veterans Day 

• Thanksgiving Day 

• Christmas Day