Attaché Training Program Instructor

Cherokee Federal; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Job summary

Cherokee Preting (a unit of Cherokee Federal) seeks an Attaché Training Program Instructor to design, publish, and present instructional lessons for Joint Military Attaché School (JMAS) students. The instructor will oversee seminars, coordinate guest lecturers, and serve as Course Director for ATP blocks in accordance with ATP/JMAS standards.

The role requires a TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a counterintelligence polygraph, a bachelor's degree, and at least ten years in DoD

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a Counterintelligence Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in DoD environments.
• EQ-i2.0 & 360 Emotional Quotient Inventory certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, publish, and present instructional lessons for JMAS students.
• Coordinate guest lecturers to meet JMAS standards and provide mentoring to students.
• Serve as Seminar Director and Course Director for ATP curriculum blocks as required.
• Act as Primary Point of Contact for JMAS off-site exercises and coordinate with external agencies.
• Review and adjust exercise materials before each class iteration and assess Role Players against learning objectives.

Skills

Instructional delivery

Public speaking

Curriculum design

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

This position requires an active TS/SCI with the ability to obtain a Counterintelligence Polygraph to be considered.

Cherokee Preting is seeking an Attaché Training Program Instructor. The Attaché Training Program Instructor will design, publish and present instructional lessons for Joint Military Attaché School (JMAS) students in accordance with JMAS SOPs and program standards. The ATP Instructor must be able to instruct with authority over the entire range of Defense Attaché Service topics.

Estimated starting salary range: $130,000 - $145,000. Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided.Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Design, publish, and present instructional lessons.

Coordinate guest lecturers and ensure that the guest lecturer materials and presentations meet JMAS standards.

Serve as Seminar Director and provide mentoring to JMAS students.

Serve as Course Director when designated to administer, evaluate, synchronize, and manage blocks of instruction in the ATP curriculum in accordance with established ATP and JMAS standards.

Serve as Primary Point of Contact for JMAS off-site exercises.

Responsible for direct coordination with outside agencies in support of lessons and exercises.

Review and adjust all exercise-related materials before each class iteration.

Coordinate with exercise Role Players and JMAS Faculty attending JMAS attending JMAS exercises before each exercise iteration.

Assess the performance of the Role Players against learning objectives and provide feedback.

Conduct faculty after-action review within 24 hours of off-site exercises for which they are lead.

Provide off-site faculty support.

Perform all other instructor functions related to the administration, design, delivery, execution, and maintenance of assigned training blocks and program duties.

Support ongoing JMAS accreditation activities.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in Department of Defense (DoD) environments.

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.

Successful completion of a minimum of one (1) tour as one of the following in the Defense Attaché Service:

EQ-i2.0 & 360 Emotional Quotient Inventory certification preferred.

Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Company Information:

Cherokee Preting (Preting) provides support, services, and solutions to federal and commercial customers.The company takes a personalized approach to solving our clients' toughest challenges, helping you make the most of your skills.Preting is part of Cherokee Federal – a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies.For more information, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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• Training
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Legal Disclaimer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

As required by our governmental client, this position requires being a US Citizen AND an active TS/Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI) clearance.

Job Info

• Job Identification 43209
• Job Category Security Surveillance and Enforcement
• Posting Date 07/31/2026, 02:31 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Washington, DC, United States (On-site)