Training Instructor

Cherokee Federal • Washington, DC

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Cherokee Preting is seeking an Attaché Training Program Instructor to design, publish, and present instructional lessons for Joint Military Attaché School (JMAS) students in accordance with JMAS standard operating procedures and program standards. The instructor must be able to teach authoritatively across the full range of Defense Attaché Service topics. This position is pending a contract award, and no offer will be extended before the applicable salary range is posted after the award and funding determination.

The instructor coordinates guest lecturers, supports and mentors students, and may serve as Seminar Director or Course Director. The role includes coordinating and supporting off-site exercises, working with outside agencies and exercise role players, reviewing exercise materials, assessing role-player performance, and conducting after-action reviews. The instructor also supports JMAS accreditation and performs other duties related to assigned training blocks and program responsibilities.

The role is based on-site in Washington, DC. Work is performed primarily in a climate-controlled environment. The position requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer, and may occasionally involve standing or moving around the office for extended periods. The position requires U.S. citizenship and an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a polygraph, or an active Top Secret/SCI clearance and the ability to obtain the required polygraph.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience in Department of Defense environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
• Successful completion of at least one tour as a Defense Liaison Officer or Assistant Defense Attaché in the Defense Attaché Service.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must have an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a polygraph. Candidates with an active Top Secret/SCI clearance without a polygraph may be selected, provided they can obtain the required polygraph as a condition of employment.
• Must pass Cherokee Federal pre-employment qualifications.

Nice To Haves

• EQ-i2.0 and 360 Emotional Quotient Inventory certification.
• Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) certification.

Responsibilities

• Design, publish, and present instructional lessons.
• Coordinate guest lecturers and ensure their materials and presentations meet JMAS standards.
• Serve as Seminar Director and mentor JMAS students.
• When designated as Course Director, administer, evaluate, synchronize, and manage blocks of instruction in the ATP curriculum in accordance with ATP and JMAS standards.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for JMAS off-site exercises.
• Coordinate directly with outside agencies in support of lessons and exercises.
• Review and adjust exercise-related materials before each class iteration.
• Coordinate with exercise role players and JMAS faculty attending exercises before each exercise iteration.
• Assess role-player performance against learning objectives and provide feedback.
• Conduct faculty after-action reviews within 24 hours of off-site exercises for which the instructor is lead.
• Provide off-site faculty support.
• Perform instructor functions related to administration, design, delivery, execution, and maintenance of assigned training blocks and program duties.
• Support ongoing JMAS accreditation activities.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Up to a 6% 401(k) company match.
• Paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus prescription drug coverage.
• Basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
• Professional development, training, and certification support.
• Voluntary accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level