Strategic Communications Instructor

OPS; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 89,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Oneida Professional Services (OPS) seeks a Strategic Communications Instructor for a full-time position at Fort Meade, MD. The role involves managing classes, records, and mentoring while applying DINFOS standards and providing SME input to curriculum development.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in military/government public affairs and experience advising senior leadership, with a graduate degree preferred. Federal benefits apply.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of U.S. military or government public affairs or communications experience.
• Working knowledge of public affairs and visual information.
• Expertise advising senior military or C-suite executive-level leadership.

Responsibilities

• Assist team leads with ensuring the Training Day begins and ends on time.
• Ensure class attendance is recorded and report unexcused absences promptly.
• Adhere to classroom instruction methods per Training Programs of Instruction (TPI).
• Manage student records and counseling within the DINFOS Management System (DMS).
• Adhere to DINFOS certification and mentoring standards for instructors.
• Coach, grade, and provide mentoring and feedback to students.
• Provide SME input to curriculum development and course redesigns.

Skills

Public affairs experience

Executive-level advising

Military/government communications

Education

Graduate-level degree preferred

Tools

DINFOS Management System (DMS)

Job description

Job Description

Oneida Professional Services (OPS) is actively seeking a highly motivated, full-time Strategic Communications Instructor in Fort George G. Meade, MD.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist team leads with ensuring the class Training Day begins and ends on time.
• Ensure class attendance is taken at beginning of class and instructors report unexcused absences to the Team Lead and Academic Directors immediately.
• Adhere to all classroom instruction methods in accordance with course Training Programs of Instruction (TPI).
• Manage student records, student counseling and additional training, student probation and action packages, absences, and any supporting documents within the DINFOS Management System (DMS), or any system the Government sees fit to implement in the management of student records. Guidance and direction for these administrative actions will be approved via a Team Lead and the Academic Director for the course assigned.
• Adhere to the provisions of DINFOS policies regarding Instructor certification and qualification programs in order to become fully integrated into the training cadre. Instructors are required to understand and adhere to mentoring standards, through their assigned mentors, to assist and coach instructors on supplementary training.
• Coach, grade, and provide mentoring and feedback to students.
• Provide Subject Matter Expertise to the curriculum development process on a variety of courses offered by DINFOS, to include the redesign, review, or implementation of a new course curriculum.

Minimum Qualifications

• 6+ years of U.S. military or government public affairs or communications experience and a combination of education, experience and training in related work being solicited.
• Working knowledge of all aspects of public affairs and visual information.
• Expertise advising senior military or C-suite executive-level organization leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• A graduate-level degree is preferable.
• Extensive experience operating with joint staff, international organizations or other government agencies.
• Familiarity with a variety of eLearning platforms to support online and resident instruction.
• APR or APR+M Certified.

Compensation

$89-99K/Annually

Benefits (FEDERAL)

• 15 Days of Paid Time Off
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Medical, Dental, and Eye Insurance
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
• Multiple Voluntary Medical Benefits

About Us

The Oneida ESC Group is a family of companies owned by the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin that delivers customer-focused engineering, science, and construction services worldwide. Our family of companies includes: Oneida ESC Group (OESC) Oneida Professional Services (OPS) Oneida Total Integrated Enterprises (OTIE) Mission Support Services (MS2) Sustainment & Restoration Services (SRS) Oneida Engineering Solutions (OES) General Mechanical Corporation (GMC) LG2 Environmental Solutions (LG2) Oneida Environmental (OE). We integrate our staff for dedicated, cooperative, and business-like delivery of services to enhance our customers’ missions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Oneida ESC Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity in the workplace. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic.