TTPs and AA Leadership Instructor/SME

Telum Corporation; New Hanover Township (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A training and support service provider is seeking a full-time Air Advisor for instruction on military operations at JB MDL, NJ. The ideal candidate should have a Master's degree, military advisory experience, and capability to deliver training on various competencies. This role involves teaching, evaluating, and working with various military organizations, emphasizing leadership and media relations skills. Applicants must be able to maintain a Secret security clearance and may require OCONUS travel.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain/maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Deployed as a Military Advisor or equivalent with military advisory experience.
• Completed Air Command and Staff College or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction and evaluations on Air Advisor TTPs and advisory operations.
• Teach subjects including mission planning and leader engagement.
• Liaison with Air Force and advisor organizations.

Skills

Military advisory experience

Instructional skills

Media relations knowledge

Mission planning proficiency

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 Air Advisor TTPs, advisory operations, and leadership competencies. Provides instruction on media relations (including mock interviews), operating environment analysis, mission planning, key leader engagement, and country security forces assessment. 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 Air Advisor TTPs, advisory operations, and leadership competencies
• Teach subjects including AA Roles & Responsibilities, Key Traits for Advisors, Advisory Operations, Instructor Fundamentals, Mission Planning, Interpreter Application, Fundamentals of Advising, Cybersecurity Policies, Information & Intelligence in Support of AA Activities, Public Affairs/Media Relations, Area Study/Mission Analysis, Capabilities Based Assessment, AOR Update/Threat Brief, OPSEC/CI Awareness, Strategic Agility, Key Leader Engagement, Country Security Forces Assessment, Mission Operations, and Leader/Influence Competencies
• Provide instruction on media relations including mock interviews and tape editing for classroom playback
• Provide instruction on fundamentals of conducting an operating environment analysis
• Provide mission‑specific task information/analysis as required
• Liaison with 6 SOS, 423 MTS TTP Flight, Air Force Geographic Component Commands, MAJCOMs, and other advisor organizations
• Assist the 423 MTS in writing and updating Air Advisor TTPs
• 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

• Previous assignment to an advisory unit (e.g., MSAS, 6 SOS, or equivalent)
• Experience as an observer/controller/evaluator for military exercises

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 in 2008, 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. Telum is 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.