Foreign Service & Intelligence Coach

Leland • ,

1d • Remote

About The Position

Leland is building the home for ambition in the age of AI. We connect people with the experts, programs, and communities they need to land the job, get into the school, or upskill for a world being rewritten by AI. We help businesses become AI-native through training, hiring, and infrastructure. Since our founding in 2021, we've helped tens of thousands of people reach their most ambitious goals and raised $19M from world-class investors. Ambition is sacred to us, and we've built a product that takes that seriously.
We're seeking an experienced foreign service & intelligence coach to work with professionals pursuing careers in diplomacy, national security, and intelligence. This role includes guidance on foreign policy, diplomacy, international law, counterterrorism, intelligence analysis, crisis management, and strategic communications, as well as language proficiency development for clients working toward specific regional or role requirements. Coaches also help clients navigate their career path with resume review, cover letters, LinkedIn review, interview prep, networking strategy, salary negotiation, freelancing, and ongoing skill building. Ideal candidates have hands-on experience in foreign service, intelligence, or national security roles, prior coaching or mentoring experience, and a clear, structured approach to helping clients break into and grow within this field. Coaches set their own hours and rates, host sessions virtually, and partner with our team to deliver a high-quality, supportive experience for every client.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience in foreign service, intelligence, or national security roles.
• Prior coaching or mentoring experience.
• A clear, structured approach to helping clients break into and grow within the foreign service and intelligence field.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on foreign policy, diplomacy, international law, counterterrorism, intelligence analysis, crisis management, and strategic communications.
• Assist clients with language proficiency development for specific regional or role requirements.
• Help clients navigate their career path, including resume review, cover letters, LinkedIn review, interview preparation, networking strategy, salary negotiation, freelancing, and ongoing skill building.
• Set own hours and rates.
• Host sessions virtually.
• Partner with the Leland team to deliver a high-quality, supportive experience for every client.

Benefits

• The chance to join a world-class team helping people achieve their career and educational dreams.
• Work in a collaborative, high-energy environment where your contributions have a direct impact.
• Operate in a fast-paced, AI-native environment.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed