Tactical Training Program Manager – Diplomatic Security

Afognak Native Corporation; Dunn Loring (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Afognak Native Corporation is seeking a SPEAR Training Specialist to develop and deliver specialized tactical training for U.S. Department of State SPEAR teams, coordinating with RSOs and interagency partners.

The role emphasizes curriculum development, scenario-based exercises, and international security operations. You will lead interagency efforts, manage logistics, and provide briefings to leadership while ensuring readiness for embassy defense and crisis response worldwide.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years' experience developing and delivering tactical and law enforcement training programs, with direct experience supporting or managing security operations for U.S. diplomatic missions.
• Proven expertise in curriculum development with strong emphasis on tactical instruction and embassy security operations.
• Extensive experience conducting international security training and coordinating with host-nation forces and interagency partners.
• Deep understanding of Department of State diplomatic security operations, post emergency response planning, and ATA-SPEAR mission requirements.
• Exceptional communication and briefing skills, capable of engaging senior DOS leadership and interagency stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Active Secret clearance required; Top Secret clearance preferred.
• Certifications in tactical instruction, weapons handling, or emergency response highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update training curricula and lesson plans tailored to ATA-SPEAR teams, focusing on law enforcement, protective operations, and tactical instruction in accordance with adult learning principles and evolving threat environments.
• Deliver practical, hands-on tactical training emphasizing firearms proficiency, close-quarters combat, field maneuvering, and embassy-specific security protocols to ATA-SPEAR personnel.
• Conduct training needs assessments in coordination with Regional Security Officers (RSOs) and field trainers to tailor programs to the specific threat landscape and operational requirements of each embassy or consulate.
• Design and execute realistic, scenario-based training exercises that simulate embassy defense and crisis response operations to enhance ATA-SPEAR readiness and interagency coordination.
• Lead interagency planning and execution of security exercises, emergency response training, and major preparedness initiatives, including Joint Readiness Exercises (JREs), ensuring integration across Department of State components, partner agencies, and Host Nation security forces.
• Provide high-level briefings and training updates to Chiefs of Mission (COMs), RSOs, and post leadership on ATA-SPEAR capabilities, protective security measures, and emergency response protocols.
• Oversee all logistical aspects of ATA-SPEAR training and exercises, including travel coordination, equipment procurement, venue preparation, and management of contracted services.
• Monitor ATA-SPEAR trainee performance using standardized assessment tools, provide detailed feedback, and maintain instructional materials and evaluation systems aligned with embassy security operations.
• Support Training of Trainers (ToT) initiatives to build sustainable in-country ATA-SPEAR instructional capacity and enhance integration with local law enforcement agencies, where applicable.
• Maintain and apply a structured lessons-learned process, incorporating findings from after-action reviews, field feedback, and evolving best practices to continuously improve training outcomes.

Skills

Curriculum development

Tactical instruction

Interagency coordination

Briefing senior leaders

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Afognak Native Corporation is seeking a SPEAR Training Specialist to develop and deliver specialized tactical training for U.S. Department of State SPEAR teams, coordinating with RSOs and interagency partners.

The role emphasizes curriculum development, scenario-based exercises, and international security operations. You will lead interagency efforts, manage logistics, and provide briefings to leadership while ensuring readiness for embassy defense and crisis response worldwide.