FACULTY SENIOR ASSOCIATE

US-Defense-Security-Cooperation-Agenc; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Security Cooperation Agency's Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU) seeks an educator to prepare and deliver instruction on security cooperation topics, including Foreign Military Sales, and to advise U.S. and partner nation officials.

The role also involves research, analysis, and developing instructional materials. The incumbent will contribute to education, training, workforce development, and advising missions, supporting DSCU's programming and outreach within the

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field (international relations, economics, foreign affairs, history, political science, business administration, defense and strategy, or related).
• Five years of experience with the practice, training, or study of security cooperation.
• Experience in government, military, private sector, or academia with leadership, management, planning, and execution tasks.
• Documented intellectual contributions to policy, doctrine, analytic work, or instructional materials.
• Five years of direct experience in a Security Cooperation role, including at least one permanent embassy assignment; experience designing, delivering, and evaluating training for adult learners.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver instruction on security cooperation topics, including Foreign Military Sales (FMS).
• Advise U.S. and partner nation officials.
• Conduct research and analysis to support DSCU programming.
• Develop instructional materials for education and training.

Skills

Security Cooperation

Policy Analysis

Instructional Delivery

Research and Analysis

Public Speaking

Education

Master's degree in international relations or related field

Job description

This position is part of the Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU) within the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA). The incumbent supports the University's education, training, workforce development, and advising missions. Duties include preparing and delivering instruction on security cooperation topics, including Foreign Military Sales (FMS), advising U.S. and partner nation officials, conducting research and analysis, and developing instructional materials.

You may qualify at the AD-03 if you fulfill the following qualifications. Your resume must support all of the following requirements to be considered for the position. Please ensure transcripts reflecting a conferred master's degree are also provided with your application:

• Master's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited university in a relevant functional area required: international relations, economics, foreign affairs, history, political science, business administration, defense and strategy, or a related field that supports DSCU's programming, research, analysis, or messaging needs.


• Five (5) years of experience with the practice, training, or study of security cooperation.


• Experience in government, military, private sector, or academia shall be of sufficient depth or breadth as to establish professional expertise in leadership, management, planning, and execution tasks.


• Documented intellectual contributions to practice in areas of expertise through developing or revising policy, doctrine, analytic, or instructional materials, publications in peer-reviewed publications, or invited presentations to professional, public, or academic audiences.


• Five (5) years of direct experience in a Security Cooperation role, including at least one (1) permanent assignment to a U.S. embassy. Experience designing, delivering, and evaluating training and/or education for adult learners, preferably in the military or interagency environment.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.