Security Cooperation Instructor - Part Time

Socket.dev; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

White Pine Innovations, part of the Seneca Nation Group portfolio, seeks a Part-Time Security Cooperation Instructor to support the Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU). The role centers on research, analysis, and graduate-level instruction in Security Cooperation strategy, policy, and planning.

The successful candidate will develop, deliver, and assess DSCU courses, align materials with DSCU standards, and engage with stakeholders to integrate case studies and current issues.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Security Cooperation or related field.
• 10+ years of operational, strategic, and planning SC experience in or supporting the US government.
• US Citizen with an active Secret Clearance or ability to obtain a favorable suitability adjudication.
• Strong client-facing communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint) and AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and provide analytical support to DSCU faculty and staff.
• Lead and establish priorities for vetting content, product development, reviews, and dissemination strategies.
• Serve as an instructor for DSCU programs, delivering graduate-level instruction on SC strategy, policy, and planning.
• Develop, deliver, and assess instructional content for DSCU courses aligned with DoD and DSCU standards.
• Instruct U.S. and international military, civilian, and interagency students on SC tools, frameworks, and policies.
• Prepare and update course materials to align with current DoD/DSCA/DSCU guidance.
• Engage with DSCU stakeholders to incorporate case studies and lessons learned.

Skills

US Citizenship

Security clearance

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

US Government experience

Education

Master’s degree in Security Cooperation or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

AI proficiency

Job description

White Pine Innovations is part of the Seneca Nation Group (SNG) portfolio of companies. SNG is Seneca Holdings’ federal government contracting business that meets mission-critical needs of federal civilian, defense, and intelligence community customers. Our portfolio comprises multiple subsidiaries that participate in the Small Business Administration 8(a) program. To learn more about SNG, visit the website and follow us on LinkedIn.

Our team of talented individuals is what makes us successful. To support our team, we provide a balanced mix of benefits and programs. Your total rewards package includes competitive pay, benefits, and perks, flexible work-life balance, professional development opportunities, and performance and recognition programs. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability, voluntary benefit programs (critical illness, hospital, and accident), health savings and flexible spending accounts, and retirement 401K plan. One of our fundamental principles is to offer competitive health and welfare benefits to our team members, providing coverage and care for you and your family. Full-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefits and paid leave programs. We pride ourselves on our collaborative work environment and culture, which embraces our mission of providing financial and non-financial benefits back to the members of the Seneca Nation.

White Pine Innovations is seeking a Part-Time Security Cooperation (SC) Instructor to support the Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU): Contractor shall provide qualified support to the research-based mission and training programs. The core focus of this support shall be research, analysis, and teaching. Significant experience with and knowledge of the US government Security Cooperation program is highly preferred.

Roles and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Conduct research and providing analytical support to DSCU faculty and staff.
• Lead and establish priorities for the vetting of content, product development, reviews, dissemination strategy, and coordination of stakeholders.
• Serve as an instructor for DSCU programs, delivering graduate‑level instruction focused on Security Cooperation (SC) strategy, policy, and planning.
• Develop, deliver, and assess instructional content for DSCU courses in accordance with DSCU academic standards and approved curricula.
• Instruct U.S. and international military, civilian, and interagency students on the application of SC tools, frameworks, and policies.
• Prepare and periodically update course materials to ensure alignment with current DoD, DSCA, and DSCU guidance.
• Engage with DSCU stakeholders to incorporate case studies, lessons learned, and contemporary issues into instructional content.
• Maintain subject matter expertise through continued research, professional development, and collaboration within the SC enterprise.
• Coordinate instructional content and updates with DSCU academic leadership and program staff to ensure consistency and compliance with accreditation requirements.

Basic Requirements:

• Master’s degree in a related SC field.
• 10+ years of operational, strategic, and planning SC experience in or supporting the US government.
• Must be a US Citizen with an active Secret Clearance or ability to obtain a favorable suitability adjudication, based on a Tier 3 background investigation.
• Builds relationships with subject matter experts and practitioners to refine materials and ensure accuracy, usability, and relevance to the SC workforce.
• Strong client‑facing communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to synchronize research and training priorities with government supervisors, functional leads, senior leadership, and partner organizations.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint) and AI proficiency.

Desired Qualifications:

• Substantial graduate‑level teaching experience within the Security Cooperation environment and requisite knowledge of management operations and stakeholders.
• Deep knowledge of Security Cooperation policies and regulations.
• Extensive experience supporting DSCU, DSCA, or comparable defense security cooperation training, research, education, and institutional capacity‑building.
• Faculty experience.

Seneca Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information and/or predisposing genetic characteristics, victim of domestic violence status, veteran status, or other protected class status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and training. The Company also prohibits retaliation against any employee who exercises his or her rights under applicable anti-discrimination laws. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company does give hiring preference to Seneca or Native individuals. Veterans with expertise in these areas are highly encouraged to apply.