Security Cooperation Instructor/SME

Telum Corporation; New Hanover Township (NJ); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A specialized training solutions provider is seeking a full-time instructor for security cooperation and assistance at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree and has military advisory experience, teaching various subjects related to Security Cooperation. Responsibilities include curriculum development and conducting evaluations. Must maintain a Secret security clearance and may require OCONUS travel. This role involves normal duty hours of 0730–1630, Monday–Friday, with possible extended days to meet mission requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain/maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Experience in a Security Cooperation Office (SCO) is preferred.
• Familiarity with DSCA processes and FMS case management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction and evaluations on Security Cooperation and Security Assistance.
• Teach subjects including Joint and Combined Planning, and Legal Awareness.
• Liaison with various organizations to ensure curriculum relevance.

Skills

Military Advisory Experience

Curriculum Development

Teaching and Instruction

Education

Master’s degree from an accredited institution

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 from an accredited institution

Position Overview

Serves as the subject matter expert and primary instructor for security cooperation, security assistance, and related frameworks. Provides instruction on FMF/FMS processes, funding authorities, foreign disclosure rules, theater security cooperation plans, and country plans. Cross‑trained to support instruction in other disciplines as directed by the Site Manager.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Deployed as a Military Advisor, PAS, RAS, FAO, PRT member, attaché, SCO, or equivalent with military advisory experience
• Completed Air Command and Staff College, Senior NCO Academy, or sister service equivalent
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a Secret security clearance

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide instruction and evaluations on Security Cooperation, Security Assistance, FMF/FMS process, funding/legal authorities (Title 10 & 22), contracting/quality assurance basics, Foreign Disclosure rules, Theater Campaign Planning, Theater Security Cooperation Plans, and Country Plans
• Teach subjects including Joint and Combined Planning, Security Cooperation/Assistance, Foreign Disclosure Awareness, Legal Awareness, SFA Mission Analysis, Aviation Enterprise Development, and Systems Thinking
• Lead Theater Security Cooperation VTCs as required
• Liaison with AMC/IA, AFSAT, SAF/IA, Air Force Geographic Component Commands, and other organizations to ensure curriculum remains relevant and current
• 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

• Direct experience in a Security Cooperation Office (SCO), Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC), or equivalent
• Familiarity with DSCA processes and FMS case management

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.