Attache Training Program Instructor, Joint Military Attache School (Jmas)

Chi-Chack LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Life insurance and disability (long/短)

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) plan

Job summary

Chi-Chack LLC is seeking an Attache Training Program Instructor for the Joint Military Attache School. The role directs instructional design, delivers lessons, coordinates guest lecturers, and ensures materials meet standards.

You will evaluate student work, maintain records, and support accreditation efforts across JMAS programs. The position requires a Bachelor's degree, a decade of DoD experience, and a background in adult education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum ten years in the Department of War environment.
• Experience in educational or training context with adult learning.

Responsibilities

• Instruct across Defense Attaché Service topics with authority.
• Design and publish instructional lessons; coordinate guest lecturers.
• Evaluate student work and provide feedback; maintain records.
• Coordinate with external agencies and prepare after-action reviews.
• Support accreditation activities with COE/IACET considerations.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Attache tour experience

10+ years DoD environment

Adult learning experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

Job description

Security Clearance: Will be asked to complete a public trust

Position: Attache Training Program Instructor, Joint Military Attache School (Jmas) Posted: 09/25/2026

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

Title: Attache Training Program Instructor, Joint Military Attache School (JMAS)

Classification: Full-time

SCA Covered: No

FLSA Status: Exempt

Security Clearance: Will be asked to complete a public trust

Location: Joint Base Anacostia - Bolling, VA

Travel Required: May be required

Reports To: On-Site Project/Capstone Exercise Lead

Salary/Pay Range: Contingent on contract award

Position Summary

The Attache Training Program (ATP) Instructor designs, publishes, and presents instructional lessons for JMAS students in accordance with JMAS SOPs and program standards. Coordinates guest lecturers and ensures that guest lecturer materials and presentations meet JMAS standards.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Be able to instruct with authority over the entire range of Defense Attaché Service topics.
• Design, publish and present instructional lessons for JMAS students in accordance with JMAS SOPs and program standards. Coordinate guest lecturers and ensure that guest lecturer materials and presentations meet JMAS standards.
• Serve as Seminar Directors, responsible for evaluating students written products and practical exercise performance, documenting performance in accordance with established SOP’s, providing regular feedback to support skill-building, and participating in student reviews. Maintain student records in accordance with SOP’s.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to JMAS students on a range of technical and interpersonal skills required for successful performance in Defense Attaché Offices and Embassy environments.
• Serve as Course Directors, when designated, to administer, evaluate, synchronize, and manage blocks of instruction in the ATP curriculum in accordance with established JMAS and ATP procedures.
• Serve as Primary Points of Contact for JMAS off-site exercises, when designated.
• Be responsible for direct coordination with outside agencies, synchronize scheduling of meetings/trainings/briefings, maintain current contact information for all points of contact and agencies supporting lessons and exercises, keeping them updated and readily available on the shared electronic filing system.
• Review and adjust all exercise-related materials (letters, Foreign Liaison Officer handouts, documents, read-aheads, news clips, etc.) before each class iteration.
• Coordinate with exercise Role Players and JMAS Faculty attending JMAS exercises before each exercise iteration; assess the performance of the Role Players against learning objectives and provide the respective JMAS Contracting Officer Representative (COR), with feedback.
• Conduct a faculty afteraction review within 24 hours of the end of off-site exercise(s) for which they are the lead.
• Maintain the exercise folder in accordance with JMAS policy and procedures.
• Provide off-site faculty support for approximately ten (10) days three (3) times per year in support of a JMAS exercise in Florida or, under extraordinary circumstances, an alternate venue as deemed necessary by the Commandant.
• Perform all other instructor functions related to the administration, design, delivery, execution and maintenance of assigned training blocks and program duties, in accordance with JMAS standard operating procedures and current directives.
• Actively support ongoing JMAS accreditation activities through participation on assigned accreditation committees and/or working groups and attendance at JMAS curriculum reviews; understand and support accreditation efforts by Council on Occupational Education (COE), International Association of Continuing Education and Training (IACET), American Council on Education, and potentially others deemed critical by the JMAS Board of Governors.

Qualifications, Knowledge And Skill Required

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• One complete and successful tour as an Attache, Defense Liaison Officer, Assistant Defense Attache, Operations Coordinator (OPSCO), or Operations Coordinator NCO.
• Minimum ten (10) years of experience in the Department of War environment.
• Demonstrated experience in an educational or training context with an emphasis on adult learning.

Highly Desired Qualifications, Knowledge And Skills

• Maintain certification or currency in the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) or the EQ-i2.0 & 360 Emotional Quotient Inventory.
• Prior experience working with Foreign Affairs agencies (e.g., Department of State, USAID, and Intelligence agencies).
• Specific knowledge of embassy operations overseas, understanding of a global workforce, and cross-cultural understanding living and/or working outside of the United States.

Physical And Environmental Requirements

• May be required to use computer screen for extensive periods of time.
• Extended working hours and travel may be necessary.

What We Offer: (benefits vary based on FT, PT, or On-Call status)

• Benefits offered include Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Employer-paid Life insurance, long-term disability and short-term disability
• Paid time off -including 11 Holidays
• Participation in the Chi-Chack LLC 401(k) plan

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Chi-Chack LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful considerations of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, sensory, physical, or mental disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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