Senior Academic Instructor

Govcio LLC • FL

90d • $100,000 - $110,000

About The Position

GovCIO is currently hiring a Senior Academic Instructor to provide the Joint Special Operations University (JSOU) with educational and research support services emphasizing SOF force management, campaigning, and warfighting studies. This is an on-site position located in Tampa, FL.

Requirements

• Clearance Required: Active Top Secret
• SCI eligibility required
• Master’s Degree with 10+ years of relevant experience in Political Science, International Affairs/Relations, History/Military History, Cultural and Regional Studies, Strategy, Information/Influence Operations, or other related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience within the SOF or interagency community.
• At least 3 years of post-secondary instructor experience or have graduated from a Faculty Development Course recognized by the JSOU Academic Dean.
• Demonstrated expertise in SOF force management systems (PPBE, JCIDS, DAS, GFM) and application to joint/coalition operations.
• Familiarity with HQ USSOCOM processes, battle rhythm, and interagency coordination (ASD-SOLIC, JIATF NCR, Joint Staff).

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate/PhD in Political Science, International Affairs/Relations, History/Military History, Cultural and Regional Studies, Strategy, or Information/Influence Operations.
• Experience in curriculum design at PME institutions or senior leader education programs.
• At least 5 years of research and a proven publication record, conference presentations in SOF-related academic or professional fields.

Responsibilities

• Delivering research-driven curriculum and classroom instruction for USSOCOM and TSOC courses (up to TS/SCI), including advanced programs on SOF force management, campaigning, and warfighting.
• Teaching senior leaders across HQ USSOCOM, TSOCs, and SOJTF/JSOTF staffs through lectures, seminars, and workshops on topics such as SOF Strategy & Concept Development, SOF Design & Development Process, Capability Development & Assessments, SOF Readiness Reporting, Campaign Plan for Global Special Operations (CP-CSO), Global SOF Synchronization (GSOS), the Joint Planning Process (JPP), Operational Art & Design, and Warfighting Functions, Authorities & Permissions, Center of Gravity analysis, and Risk Management.
• Facilitating the integration of policy, strategy, and operational art to achieve sustainable strategic outcomes in complex environments while updating all assigned lessons and courseware in accordance with JSOU academic standards.
• Promoting and conducting joint SOF research and publishing scholarly work at operational and strategic levels, including contributions to Commander-directed classified projects (TS/SCI, ACCM).
• Supporting USSOCOM’s formalized research program by collaborating with PME institutions, academic organizations, and international research centers; drafting and executing the annual JSOU Research Plan; and publishing at least one major research project (monograph) or two smaller projects annually.
• Providing outreach by teaching at senior PME institutions, contributing to symposia and war games, and transferring knowledge through collaboration with DoD, interagency, and academic communities.
• Advancing the professional body of knowledge through active participation in conferences, symposia, and publishing, while ensuring instruction and assessments meet JSOU’s institutional effectiveness standards.
• Supporting governance processes, curriculum reviews, and workshops to maintain alignment with JSOU’s academic and accreditation requirements.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Corporate Discounts
• Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content
• Training, Education and Certification Assistance
• Referral Bonus Program
• Internal Mobility Program
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Work Environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees