Training Instructors - 1099

JST; United States; On-site; USD 83,000 - 165,000; Part time

Job summary

Joint Strategic Technologies (JST) seeks Training Instructors on a part-time, 1099 contract to support the central office with substantial travel (up to 75%). The role emphasizes leadership in curriculum design, facilitation, and adult education across government and commercial programs.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in a related field, 10+ years of leadership in curriculum development, and credentials in psychometrics and executive coaching. Prior military experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education, Organizational Leadership, Psychology, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of leadership experience including curriculum design, facilitation, instruction, coaching and faculty development.
• Experience facilitating and instructing adult learners in professional, academic, PME, or executive education settings.
• Prior military experience or knowledge is highly preferred.
• Formal teaching experience in adult education or PME.
• Certified in psychometric assessments (e.g., 4 Lenses, Myers-Briggs, StrengthsFinder, etc.).
• Certified Executive Coach with ICF (ACC preferred).
• Experience applying ISD/ADDIE and Kirkpatrick models to leadership development programs.
• Ability to analyze learning data and translate insights into improvements.
• Experience governing instructional cadres.

Responsibilities

• Analyze evaluation and outcome data to identify strengths, gaps and delivery risks.
• Provide structured feedback to 1099 instructors and program leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement in facilitation methods and curriculum design.
• Ensure evaluation methodologies support defensible outcomes in government contracting.
• Lead instructor quality standards and define certification, onboarding and refresher requirements.
• Ensure consistency and excellence across virtual and in-person delivery.
• Ensure alignment across government and commercial offerings.

Skills

Curriculum design

Facilitation

Adult education

Coaching

Instructional design

Data-driven improvement

Education

Master's degree in Education

Master's degree in Organizational Leadership

Master's degree in Psychology

ICF ACC certification

Job description

Overview

JST is seeking Training Instructors to support the central office.

This is a 1099 contractor position (part-time) that must have the ability and willingness to travel up to 25%-75% to support instruction, instructor development, and customer engagement.

Instructor Responsibilities

• Analyze evaluation and outcome data to:
• Identify instructional strengths, gaps, and delivery risks
• Provide structured, actionable feedback to 1099 instructors and program leadership
• Drive continuous improvement in facilitation methods, curriculum design, and learner impact
• Ensure evaluation methodologies support defensible outcomes in government contracting and PME environments.
• Lead instructor quality standards for the 1099 instructional cadre by:
• Defining certification, onboarding, facilitation standards, and refresher requirements
• Ensuring instructional consistency and facilitation excellence across virtual and in-person delivery
• Ensuring alignment across government and commercial offerings

Instructor Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education, Organizational Leadership, Psychology, Human Development, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience, including but not limited to curriculum design, facilitation, instruction, coaching, and faculty development.
• Demonstrated experience facilitating and instructing adult learners in professional, academic, PME, or executive education institutions.
• Prior military experience or knowledge highly preferred
• Prior formal teaching experience in adult education, higher education, PME, or equivalent professional learning settings.
• Certified in the following psychometric assessment to include but not limited to: 4 Lenses, StrengthsFinder, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, Change Style
• Indicator, Fundamental Interpersonal Orientation - Behavior, Thomas Killman Instrument, Campbell Leadership Index 360, Influence Style Indicator, Work Place Big 5, Decision Style Profile, Pearman, etc.
• Certified Executive Coach with the International Coaching Federation (ICF), ACC preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise applying ISD/ADDIE, and Kirkpatrick model to leadership development programs.
• Proven ability to analyze learning data and translate insights into instructional and facilitation improvements.
• Experience governing and supporting instructional cadres.

Required Clearances and Screenings

• MUST be able to successfully pass a drug and background check
• Must be able to travel and teach independently

About Joint Strategic Technologies (JST)

No objective is beyond reach! Joint Strategic Technologies (JST) enables successful mission outcomes from the back office to the battlefield. Our team includes leading experts from military, government and the private sector, all working together to help federal customers make a difference. Our goal is to Elevate the Impact that our employees have on our customers and treat every employee as a valued member of our team. JST empowers employees to make decisions and take-action, thus improving overall organizational growth and employee development.

Culture isn't something you talk about. It's something you do. JST is committed to creating a positive environment 'that reaches beyond work and careers' to support every employee's professional and personal objectives. JST values the well-being of every employee and encourages healthy lifestyles, family activities and community involvement.

JST is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. JST will not tolerate discrimination or harassment.