Foundations SME Mid

TULK llc.; Springfield (VA); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TULK is seeking a mid-level Foundations SME to support GEOINT theory, tradecraft learning, and course delivery at the Foundations and Collections content levels. The role emphasizes building upon introductory GEOINT concepts to help students tackle routine and nonroutine tasks and exams with senior SME oversight.

Responsibilities include delivering instruction, updating materials, and coordinating with government stakeholders in a secure environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a geospatial field or related discipline.
• DoD Basic Instructor Certification is required.
• Minimum 5 years of Foundations tradecraft experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Personnel must hold Top Secret/SCI clearance for handling classified material.
• Counter-intelligence polygraph requirements apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise in Foundation GEOINT data, geospatial thinking, human geography, GEOINT products and services.
• Deliver GEOINT tradecraft instruction for NGC courses and events.
• Maintain and update courseware, exercises, exams, and learning materials.
• Support development and implementation of new GEOINT learning solutions.
• Apply mission-relevant tradecraft in scenario-based and problem-based learning events.
• Coordinate with course managers, learning developers, instructors, and government stakeholders.
• Support governance, policy, partnerships, and special projects within GTLSS scope.

Skills

GEOINT tradecraft

Teaching/training

Problem-based learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geospatial Thinking or Human Geography

DoD Basic Instructor Certification

Top Secret/SCI clearance

Counter-intelligence polygraph requirements

Job description

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Foundations SME Mid

Client Site - Springfield, VA, Springfield, VA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1776

Salary Range: $102,653.00 To $130,027.00 Annually

Foundations SME Mid

TULK is a boutique strategic technology and management consulting firm supporting U.S. Federal Government, Defense, Intelligence Community, and National Security customers. Our cleared teams help mission organizations operate, communicate, analyze, plan, teach, and execute in dynamic environments.

TULK offers a tailored benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible work schedules where permitted by the customer, performance and referral bonuses, technology support, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), and professional development support.

About the Work

Mid-level SMEs build on introductory tradecraft and support fundamental GEOINT Tradecraft learning through applied, problem-based instruction.

A Mid-level Foundations SME shall be able to build upon the knowledge taught at the introductory GEOINT Tradecraft learning level (1000), in order to effectively handle fundamental (2000) GEOINT Tradecraft learning level tasks. At this level the SME shall have a thorough understanding of the concepts and skills related to their content area(s) and can apply these skills in routine and nonroutine situations. They shall be able to apply tradecraft skills through problem-based exercises culminating in exams. They shall demonstrate solid tradecraft skills and an understanding of how their tradecraft contributes to addressing key intelligence questions. A Mid-Level Foundations SME is primarily focused on providing support to Fundamental (2000) GEOINT Tradecraft Learning Level courses, with a secondary focus on Intermediate (3000) GEOINT Tradecraft Learning Level courses, both levels within the Foundations and Collections content area.

What you will do

• Provide subject matter expertise in Foundation GEOINT data, geospatial thinking, human geography, GEOINT products and services, and foundational tradecraft.
• Deliver GEOINT tradecraft instruction for NGC courses and learning events.
• Maintain and update courseware, exercises, exams, and supporting learning materials.
• Support development and implementation of new GEOINT learning solutions.
• Apply mission-relevant tradecraft in scenario-based and problem-based learning events.
• Coordinate with course managers, learning developers, instructors, and government stakeholders.
• Support NGC governance, policy, partnerships, and special projects within the scope of GTLSS.

Required qualifications

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited (i.e., regional, national, or institutional) academic institution, related to their assigned area of expertise (i.e., Geospatial Thinking, or Human Geography).
• Department of Defense (DoD) Basic Instructor Certification
• Minimum 5 years of experience focusing on the concepts and applications of Foundations tradecraft, methodology, and technology.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Personnel assigned to work with classified material and/or on government property must possess a current Top Secret / SCI Personnel Security Clearance.
• Personnel working with classified information are subject to counter-intelligence polygraph requirements and Intelligence Oversight rules.

Best fit

• You have solid hands-on tradecraft experience and can teach fundamentals clearly.
• You can help students apply methodology through practical exercises and exams.
• You are ready to support course delivery, courseware updates, and learning development with senior SME oversight.