(Part-Time): Foreign Area Officer (FAO) – Security Cooperation Instructor

Hoplite Group • Washington, DC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Hoplite Group is seeking an experienced Foreign Area Officer (FAO) to support the Defense Security Cooperation University's Security Cooperation Organization (SCO) Qualification Course. This role involves providing instruction, mentorship, and practical training to military officers and civilian professionals who are preparing for Security Cooperation Organization assignments at U.S. Embassies worldwide. The position is part-time and located in the National Capital Region (Washington, D.C. Area). The course is a resident course conducted over approximately seven consecutive weeks of onsite instruction, scheduled for August–September 2026.

Requirements

• Retired U.S. military officer (O-5/O-6 preferred).
• Foreign Area Officer (FAO) with demonstrated Security Cooperation experience.
• Previous assignment to a U.S. Embassy serving as a Security Cooperation Officer (SCO), Defense Attaché (DATT), or Member of a Defense Attaché Office (DAO).
• Joint Qualified Officer (JQO) or graduate of Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) Phase I.
• Demonstrated experience working with Geographic Combatant Commands, U.S. Embassies, Security Cooperation Organizations, and partner nation military leadership.
• Experience planning, coordinating, or executing Security Cooperation activities supporting U.S. Government objectives.
• Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. Security Cooperation authorities, Security Assistance, Foreign Military Sales (FMS), Institutional Capacity Building (ICB), and Theater Security Cooperation programs.
• Experience developing, delivering, or facilitating professional military education, executive-level training, or adult learning programs.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and executive-level communication skills.
• Ability to instruct, mentor, and facilitate classroom discussions using operational Security Cooperation experience and real-world case studies.
• Ability to support onsite instruction in the National Capital Region for the duration of the resident course.
• Active US Secret Security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction, mentorship, and practical training to military officers and civilian professionals preparing for Security Cooperation Organization assignments.
• Utilize operational Security Cooperation experience and real-world case studies to instruct, mentor, and facilitate classroom discussions.
• Develop, deliver, or facilitate professional military education, executive-level training, or adult learning programs.
• Support onsite instruction in the National Capital Region for the duration of the resident course.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed