Foundations SME Mid

TULK | Swift·Wise·Counsel; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Flexible work schedules

Performance and referral bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan

Professional development support

Job summary

TULK | Swift·Wise·Counsel is looking for a Mid-level Foundations SME based in Springfield, Virginia. This role involves delivering foundational GEOINT tradecraft instruction and supporting course development efforts. Ideal candidates possess a bachelor's degree related to Geospatial Thinking or Human Geography, along with at least 5 years of relevant experience.

The position requires a DoD Basic Instructor Certification and the ability to obtain a Top Secret / SCI Personnel Security Clearance. If you have hands-on tradecraft experience and are ready to guide students in practical exercises, this role offers a great opportunity to contribute.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in tradecraft and methodology.
• Department of Defense Basic Instructor Certification.
• Current Top Secret / SCI Personnel Security Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise in Foundation GEOINT data.
• Deliver GEOINT tradecraft instruction for NGC courses.
• Maintain and update courseware and related materials.
• Support new GEOINT learning solutions development.
• Apply mission-relevant tradecraft in learning events.
• Coordinate with course managers and stakeholders.
• Support governance and special projects in GTLSS.

Skills

Geospatial Thinking

Human Geography

Foundational Tradecraft

Teaching Skills

Curriculum Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geospatial Thinking or Human Geography

Job description

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 non‑routine 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 academic institution, related to the assigned area of expertise (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.