Co-Instructor, Executive Transition Coach – Army Senior Leader Program (Veteran)

FWI (FedWriters, Inc.); Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Short-term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Job summary

FWI (FedWriters, Inc.) is seeking an Executive Career Transition Instructor & Coach to support ASEP with week-long transition courses for retiring U.S. Army General Officers and spouses.

You’ll co-facilitate executive workshops, coach leaders on translating military careers into civilian roles, and ensure each participant leaves with a polished resume and a clear path forward. The role is on-site or hybrid during course weeks in Arlington, VA, with a few virtual sessions; requires veteran

Qualifications

• Military veteran retired or separated within the last 10 years at rank O-4+ or E-9.
• Master’s degree in business, management, counseling, or related field, OR HR/career counseling credential.
• 3+ years leading talent management, recruiting, or counseling for general officers or senior military executives.
• 3+ years developing and delivering curriculum for executive-level audiences.
• 3+ years working with Army Generals, senior military officers, and/or senior civilian executives.
• 2+ years in executive leadership in government or a public/private corporation.
• 2+ years helping Army leaders translate military experience into civilian executive-level terms.
• 2+ years of demonstrated public speaking experience.
• Able to pass a government installation-access background check.

Responsibilities

• Co-facilitate the ASEP-Transition course for General Officers and spouses, in person and online.
• Lead breakout-group exercises on resumes, LinkedIn, networking, mock interviews, and salary negotiation.
• Help senior leaders translate military experience into civilian executive language.
• Provide one-on-one counseling, resume critiques, and networking-plan reviews during the course and follow-ons.
• Help develop and update executive-level curriculum, participant workbooks, and a spouse-transition track.
• Step in as lead instructor when needed to keep courses running.
• Contribute to after-action reviews and course-improvement recommendations.

Skills

Executive coaching

Public speaking

Career counseling

Networking

Education

Master’s degree in business/management/counseling or related field

HR/career counseling credential

Tools

LinkedIn optimization

Resume design

Job description

Overview

Join our team as an Executive Career Transition Instructor & Coach and support U.S. Army University’s Army Strategic Education Program (ASEP) by co-leading a week-long transition course for retiring U.S. Army General Officers and their spouses. You will co-facilitate executive workshops, coach senior leaders on translating military careers into civilian executive roles, ensure each participant leaves with a polished resume, a working network plan, and a clear path forward.

Overview

Join our team as an Executive Career Transition Instructor & Coach and support U.S. Army University’s Army Strategic Education Program (ASEP) by co-leading a week-long transition course for retiring U.S. Army General Officers and their spouses. You will co-facilitate executive workshops, coach senior leaders on translating military careers into civilian executive roles, ensure each participant leaves with a polished resume, a working network plan, and a clear path forward.

FWI is expanding rapidly and has been recognized as a 2024 and 2025 Top Workplace by the Washington Post, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

• Position is contingent upon contract award**

Work Schedule and Location

On-Site/Hybrid: This part-time position is on-site during scheduled course weeks, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET, at a conference facility in Arlington, VA (Washington, DC area). The role supports about five week-long courses per year, roughly three in person and two delivered virtually. It also includes a one-day transition module each February, up to eight half-day executive sessions per year (virtual or at locations within the continental U.S.), and short follow‑on coaching sessions by phone or in person.

Responsibilities

• Co-facilitate the ASEP-Transition (ASEP-T) course: a 5-day executive transition course for small cohorts of General Officers and spouses, in person and online.
• Lead breakout-group exercises on resumes, LinkedIn and social media, networking, mock interviews, and salary negotiation.
• Help senior leaders translate military experience and leadership into civilian executive language.
• Provide one-on-one counseling, resume critiques, and networking-plan reviews during the course and in follow-on sessions.
• Help develop and update executive-level curriculum, participant workbooks, and a spouse-transition track.
• Step in as lead instructor when needed to keep every course running without interruption.
• Contribute to after‑action reviews and course‑improvement recommendations.

Required

Qualifications

• Military veteran who retired or separated within the last 10 years at the rank of O-4 or above, or as an E-9 (Sergeant Major / Command Sergeant Major).
• Master’s degree in business, management, counseling, or a related field, OR experience plus a recognized industry credential in HR management, career counseling, or career services.
• 3+ years leading talent management, recruiting, or counseling for general officers or senior military executives.
• 3+ years developing and delivering curriculum for executive-level audiences.
• 3+ years working with or for Army Generals, senior military officers, and/or senior civilian executives.
• 2+ years in executive leadership in government or a public or private corporation.
• 2+ years helping Army leaders translate military experience into civilian executive-level terms.
• 2+ years of demonstrated public speaking experience.
• Able to pass a government installation-access background check.

Desired

• PhD in a related field.
• Teaching citations or awards, service awards, or academic promotions or faculty appointments.

Benefits

At FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. You'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off

FWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

Pay Range

Negotiable