Region & Culture Instructor/SME

Telum Corporation; New Hanover Township (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized training provider is seeking a full-time instructor to deliver region and culture studies at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ. The role requires expertise in cultural awareness, counterpart relations, and religious familiarization. Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in International Studies and military advisory experience. Responsibilities include developing lessons and conducting evaluations. This position may require travel and a Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher related to International Studies of a specific country or region.
• Military advisory experience in regions relevant to military operations.
• Ability to maintain a Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and evaluate students on culture and region-specific topics.
• Develop country and sub-country lessons.
• Liaison with various military and government organizations to support instruction.

Skills

Cultural awareness

Counterpart relations

Religious familiarization

Regional media relations

Public affairs/media relations

Education

Master’s degree or higher in International Studies

Job description

Status: Position contingent on contract award. Employment is not guaranteed until contract award and funding are confirmed.

• Position Type: Full-Time
• Location: JB MDL, NJ
• Clearance: Secret
• Education: Master’s degree or higher in International Studies of a specific country/region
• Regions: CENTCOM, AFRICOM/EUCOM, SOUTHCOM/NORTHCOM, and/or PACOM

Position Overview

Serves as the subject matter expert and primary instructor for region and culture studies. Provides country/region-specific instruction on cultural awareness, counterpart relations, religious familiarization, partner nation social skills, and regional media relations. Develops country and sub-country lessons. Multiple positions may be filled to cover required geographic tracks. Cross-trained to support instruction in other disciplines as directed by the Site Manager.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university related to International Studies of a specific country or region in the applicable theater of operations
• Deployed as a Military Advisor, PAS, RAS, FAO, PRT member, attaché, SCO, or equivalent with military advisory experience
• Experience working with partner nation counterparts in the applicable theater of operations
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a Secret security clearance

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide Region and Culture instruction (general region or specifically focused) and evaluations to students
• Develop country and sub-country lessons and instruction
• Teach subjects including Interpreter Application, Counterpart Relations and Rapport, Regional/Country Orientation, Cultural Awareness, Country Overviews, Religious Familiarization, Partner Nation Social Skills, Regionally Focused Public Affairs/Media Relations, and Organizational Cultural Competence
• Liaison with 423 MTS Intel Flight, Air Force Culture and Language Center (CLC), Air Force Geographic Component Commands, HAF, MAJCOMs, C-NAFs, Air National Guard (ANG) country teams, and other organizations
• Develop, update, revise, and deliver curriculum within USAF EOS-established policy
• Maintain satisfactory or above on Government-administered instructor evaluations
• Support cross-training by teaching lessons in other disciplines as directed by the Site Manager

Preferred Qualifications

• Native or near-native language proficiency in a language relevant to the assigned region
• In-country living or working experience of 2+ years in the assigned region
• Qualification to cover multiple geographic tracks (e.g., CENTCOM + AFRICOM)

Work Environment & Conditions

• Primary location: Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JB MDL), New Jersey. Contract may transition to other CONUS locations.
• Normal duty hours: 0730–1630, Monday–Friday. Duty days may extend to 10 hours and include evenings, weekends, and holidays to support mission requirements.
• Platform instruction normally does not exceed 6 hours per day.
• May require OCONUS travel to PACOM, EUCOM, SOUTHCOM, AFRICOM, and CENTCOM (non-combat areas) as part of Mobile Training Teams (MTTs). Valid passport required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Company Overview

Established in2008, Telum is an SDVOSB delivering high-quality training, personnel support, and management service solutions to U.S. Government customers within the Special Operations and Intelligence communities.Telumis an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.