Air Advisor Instructor Course / MSAS Instructor/SME

Telum Corporation; Lakehurst (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense contractor based in New Jersey is seeking a subject matter expert to instruct on military advisory concepts and security cooperation training. The role involves teaching, evaluating, and developing curricula within a military context, particularly at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. Candidates should possess a Master's degree and relevant military experience, including experience in instructional methodologies. This full-time position offers opportunities for both domestic and international assignments.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Military advisory experience in roles such as MSAS Mission Commander or Team Sergeant.
• Experience in delivering instruction through computer-based training.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support on security cooperation concepts.
• Teach subjects including Command Relationships and Risk Management.
• Review student lesson plans and provide feedback.

Skills

Military advisory experience

Instructor development methods

Cross-cultural teaching methodology

Computer-based training

Security cooperation concepts

Education

Master’s degree from an accredited institution

Job description

Status: Position contingent on contract award. Employment is not guaranteed until contract award and funding are confirmed.

Position Type: Full-Time

Location: JB MDL, NJ

Clearance: Secret

Education: Master’s degree from an accredited institution

Position Overview

Serves as the subject matter expert for the Air Advisor Instructor Certification Course and MSAS qualification training. Provides instruction on security cooperation concepts, cross-cultural teaching methodology, instructor development, and computer-based training. Reviews student lesson plans and analyzes delivery skills. Cross-trained to support instruction in other disciplines as directed by the Site Manager.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Deployed as a MSAS Mission Commander/Team Sergeant, Military Advisor, PAS, RAS, FAO, PRT member, attaché, SCO, or equivalent with military advisory experience
• Experience in instructor development methods and delivering instruction through computer-based training
• Completed Air Command and Staff College, Senior NCO Academy, or sister service equivalent
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a Secret security clearance

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide instruction and evaluations on security cooperation concepts including authorities, command relationships, mission planning, execution, and reporting
• Provide instruction on teaching methodology relative to a cross-cultural environment
• Teach subjects including Command Relationships, Risk Management, Security Cooperation, Funding/Legal Authorities, Force Protection Mindset, History of AMC GPF Advising, Theater-Specific Dynamics/US Foreign Policy, Mission Planning and Coordination, US Embassy Operations, Personalizing Lesson Plans, Using Training Aids Effectively, Effective Presentation Skills, and Maintaining Control in the Classroom
• Review student lesson plans, analyze student instructor delivery skills, and provide effective feedback
• Provide course support including curriculum development/management, course scheduling, and administration
• Coordinate and facilitate government-provided guest instructors as required
• Monitor student progress through computer-based training programs and coordinate technical support
• Maintain satisfactory or above on Government-administered instructor evaluations
• Support cross-training by teaching lessons in other disciplines as directed by the Site Manager

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous MSAS deployment as Mission Commander or Team Sergeant
• CCAF instructor methodology course completion (3+ semester hours)

Work Environment & Conditions

• Primary location: Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JB MDL), New Jersey. Contract may transition to other CONUS locations.
• Normal duty hours: 0730-1630, Monday-Friday. Duty days may extend to 10 hours and include evenings, weekends, and holidays to support mission requirements.
• Platform instruction normally does not exceed 6 hours per day.
• May require OCONUS travel to PACOM, EUCOM, SOUTHCOM, AFRICOM, and CENTCOM (non-combat areas) as part of Mobile Training Teams (MTTs). Valid passport required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Company Overview

Established in 2008, Telum is an SDVOSB delivering high-quality training, personnel support, and management service solutions to U.S. Government customers within the Special Operations and Intelligence communities. Telum is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.