Lead Executive Transition Coach & Instructor - U.S. Army

FWI (FedWriters, Inc.)

Arlington (VA)

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USD 90,000 - 120,000

Part time

7 days ago

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Job summary

FWI in the Washington, DC area is seeking a Lead Executive Transition Coach & Instructor to support the Army Strategic Education Program (ASEP) by leading a week-long career transition course for retiring U.S. Army General Officers and their spouses.

You will design and deliver executive-level instruction, coach generals one-on-one on transition plans, resumes, and networks, and help participants compete for senior civilian leadership roles.

Qualifications

Retired U.S. Army General Officer with GO level service within the last 15 years.
10+ years active-duty Army service at the rank of O-4 or above within the last 20 years.
Master’s degree or higher in business administration, HR, organizational psychology, or related field.
PHR or SPHR certification or related professional certification.
3+ years as an executive transition counselor or coach.
3+ years working with outplacement for generals and senior executives.
3+ years as a senior executive in a corporation or government role.
Experience delivering executive curricula virtually in the last 3 years.

Responsibilities

Lead the ASEP-Transition course for generals in-person and online.
Present a 5- to 10-year view of the executive job market for participants.
Guide participants through transition plans, assessments, and translating military leadership into civilian terms.
Run resume, LinkedIn, networking exercises and negotiation practice.
Provide one-on-one counseling and follow-on coaching up to 90 days after graduation.
Deliver tailored half-day sessions for four-star generals and an annual transition module.

Skills

Executive coaching

Public speaking

Curriculum design

Career transition

Resume coaching

Industry networking

Education

Master’s degree or higher

PHR or SPHR certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Virtual meeting platforms

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a Lead Executive Transition Coach & Instructor and support U.S. Army University’s Army Strategic Education Program (ASEP) by leading a week-long career transition course for retiring U.S. Army General Officers and their spouses. You will design and deliver executive-level instruction, coach generals one-on-one on their transition plans, resumes, and networks, ensure every participant leaves ready to compete for senior civilian leadership roles.

Overview

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

Lead the ASEP-Transition (ASEP-T) course: a 5-day executive transition course for up to 18 General Officers in person (up to 22 online) and their spouses, using experiential, discussion-driven executive education instead of lectures.
Present a 5-to-10-year view of the executive job market and help each general decide where they best fit as a civilian leader.
Guide participants through individual transition plans, interest and aptitude assessments, and translating military leadership into civilian terms.
Run hands-on exercises in resume building, LinkedIn and personal branding, mock interviews, networking, and offer negotiation.
Hold one-on-one counseling sessions during the course, including in-depth resume critiques and networking-plan reviews, and provide follow-on coaching for up to 90 days after each graduate retires.
Deliver tailored half-day transition sessions for retiring four-star generals (in person or virtual) and an annual Introductory Transition Module for up to 200 attendees of the Army’s Senior Leader Development Seminar and their spouses.
Continuously improve the curriculum through after-action reviews, participant feedback, and updates to VOW Act and Transition Assistance Program requirements.

Required

Qualifications

Retired U.S. Army General Officer who completed honorable service at the GO level within the last 15 years.
10+ years of honorable active-duty U.S. Army service at the rank of O-4 or above, completed within the last 20 years.
Master’s degree or higher in business administration, human performance measurement & evaluation, organizational psychology, human resources, counseling, management, or a related field.
Current PHR or SPHR certification, or another related professional certification.
3+ years as an executive transition counselor, executive career services officer, or executive career coach.
3+ years working directly with, and counseling on outplacement, both U.S. Army General Officers and senior corporate executives.
3+ years as a senior executive in a public or private corporation, or in a senior executive role in government.
Within the last 3 years, developed transition plans, development plans, and executive curricula or training plans for general officers.
Within the last 12 months, delivered executive transition curriculum in a virtual/online format.
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.

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