SECURITY COOPERATION INSTRUCTOR/SME

seventh-dimension; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

seventh-dimension is seeking a Security Cooperation Instructor/SME to provide education in Security Cooperation, Security Assistance, and Foreign Military Sales. The role involves developing and delivering curriculum while ensuring alignment with Air Force standards.

Applicants must hold a Master’s degree and possess advanced communication skills. The position is based at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ, with some travel required. A Secret Clearance is necessary for this role.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English with advanced communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate and present in a classroom.
• Must possess a valid passport and driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and update education in Security Cooperation fundamentals.
• Provide instruction on National Security Strategy and DoD regulations.
• Develop and deliver curriculum and courseware.

Skills

Ability to obtain/maintain Secret Clearance

Fluent English, advanced communication skills

Professional conduct and compliance with USAF EC policies

Ability to teach and manage classroom environments

Education

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

Position: SECURITY COOPERATION INSTRUCTOR/SME

Type: Full-Time

Location: Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL), NJ

Travel: 10%

Contingent Upon Award

Position Summary

The Security Cooperation Instructor/SME is responsible for delivering and updating education in the fundamentals of Security Cooperation, Security Assistance, Foreign Military Sales, and related mission areas for USAF and partner agency personnel. The Instructor/SME occupies a vital instructional and advisory role, interfacing with functional stakeholders, maintaining curriculum relevance, supporting student learning, and fostering international partnerships through high-quality classroom and practical instruction.

Duties and Responsibilities

These services are required to support unique efforts which may require:

• Meet minimum USAF EOS Student and Qualified Instructor requirements at government expense and IAW EOS-established policy
• Serve as the focal point and SME in their respective discipline. When qualified, be prepared to assist and teach lessons in other disciplines as determined by the Site Manager.
• Provide technical support, planning, consultation, analysis and expert advice to establish, maintain, and improve their respective area’s instruction.
• Develop, update, revise, and deliver their respective area’s curriculum and courseware within USAF EOS-established policy.
• Provide instruction on National Security Strategy, DoD regulations, Irregular Warfare, and more
• Ensure the most current student education and training materials are used and are provided to each student at the beginning of each lesson, as required
• Produce, assemble, and manage student materials as required to include paper and/or electronic (DVDs, etc.) based training materials provided by the Government
• Prepare classroom for instruction and ensure academic equipment, projectors, televisions, computer learning stations, etc., including uploading of computer-based training, if applicable, are functional
• Begin each lesson on time and teach for the prescribed amount of time IAW the student schedule unless the COR authorizes a schedule deviation
• Perform instruction/demonstration and student evaluations as required by the syllabi and lesson plan. Maintain satisfactory or above on Government administered instructor evaluations.
• Review learning objectives with students in preparation for examinations
• Follows USAF EOS-established policy for make-up/remedial instruction for missed classes or failed examinations
• Attend meetings, conferences, and symposiums on topics related to their area of expertise and participate in instructor professional development
• Be prepared to teach lessons as directed by the Site Manager to balance instructor workload and to meet mission requirements

Specific Duties Related to Type of Instructor:

• Provide instruction and evaluations to students on the fundamentals of Security Cooperation, Security Assistance, FMF/FMS process, funding/legal authorities or 'colors of money' (i.e., Title 10 & 22), basics of contracting/quality assurance, fundamentals of Foreign Disclosure rules, Theater Campaign Planning, Theater Security Cooperation Plans, Country Plans, and other Security Cooperation related lessons.
• Teach subjects such as, but not limited to Joint and Combined Planning, Security Cooperation/Security Assistance, Foreign Disclosure Awareness, Legal Awareness, Security Forces
• Assistance Mission Analysis and Planning, Introduction to Resolute Support and other Contingencies, Theater Guidance, Aviation Enterprise Development, Systems Thinking, etc.
• Liaison with functional community’s subject matter experts, including AMC/IA, AFSAT, SAF/IA, Air Force Geographic Component Commands, and other functional commands.
• MAJCOMs; C-NAFs; other services; as well as other organizations to ensure curriculum remains relevant and current.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Ability to obtain/maintain Secret Clearance
• Fluent English, advanced communication skills
• U.S. Citizenship/Residency required
• Must possess a valid passport and driver’s license
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Shall have deployed as a Military Advisor, Political-Military (Pol-Mil) Affairs Strategists (PAS) Officer, Regional Affairs Strategists (RAS) Officer, Foreign Area Officer (FAO), Foreign Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) member, attaché or security assistance officer (SCO), or in a position equivalent to one of the above having military advisory experience.
• Completed Air Command and Staff College, Senior NCO Academy, or sister school equivalent, in-residence or by correspondence
• Ability to collaborate and present in a classroom and cross-functional setting
• Professional conduct and compliance with all USAF EC policies
• Ability to teach, present, and manage classroom environments
• Some lifting/moving of teaching materials/equipment; ability to stand for extended periods

Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, listen, and write. The employee frequently is required to use foot/ankle motions, hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to be the best qualified for the position and successfully perform the functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made (if possible) to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Seventh Dimension, LLC is a Veteran friendly employer and provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.