Instructor / Training Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

Pherson is seeking an engaging and mission-driven Instructor / Training Specialist to support the Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU) in anticipation of a potential contract award expected to start in September 2025. This full-time role focuses on preparing spouses for assignments within Security Cooperation Organizations (SCOs) through a combination of virtual and in-person instruction.

The ideal candidate will have direct experience supporting diplomatic missions overseas, a background in adult education, and a strong understanding of family preparedness in international environments. Key responsibilities may include curriculum development, course delivery, student support, and collaboration with interagency partners, in alignment with DSCUs academic and accreditation standards. (This position anticipates onsite work with standard work hours, Monday-Friday.)

NOTE : Active Secret Clearance Required

Key Responsibilities :

• Assist with student enrollment to include responding to student inquiries, validating eligibility, working with the DSCU registrar, Defense Security Cooperation Service (DSCS) Training Management, and providing input for student travel order processes.
• Manage the virtual and instructor-led (in-residence in NCR) sessions of the SCO Spouse Course to include curriculum development, instruction, execution support (with DSCU assistance).
• Maintain course documentation and student records in accordance with accreditation standards and DSCU / DSI published guidance.
• Support course evaluation and curriculum revisions; assist in identifying curriculum gaps and propose necessary changes IAW DSI processes.
• Collaborate with DSI to align and integrate program instruction with other DSI courses to include the SCO Qualification Course.
• Collaborate with DSCA, DoD, DoS, and other governmental organizations to facilitate student engagements, guest speaker presentations, professional development opportunities, and identification of topics of mutual concern to DSCU / DSI.
• Support in executing training practical exercises for DSI students.
• Provide subject matter expertise and instruction on topics related to diplomatic etiquette and protocol.
• Provide subject matter expertise and instructional support to other programs supported by DSI, (e.g., Joint Foreign Area Officer Course, Defense Adviser Course, etc.).
• Provide student support, performance support / coaching, feedback, communications, and reach back.
• Support the DSI Director, Deputy Directors, Division Chiefs, and course managers in addressing student-related issues.
• Maintain awareness of and comply with DSCA SCW Certification 2.0 efforts as applicable.

Qualifications :

About Pherson

Pherson was founded in response to requests for analytic, instructional, and management support from the Intelligence Community. We are a dynamic team of driven, supportive, and highly skilled professionals dedicated to providing top quality consulting, leadership development, and training services to the US Government and commercial clients. To learn more about us and the important work we do with our clients, visit our website atwww.pherson.org.

Pherson offers a full suite of benefits : health, dental and vision insurance; long- and short-term disability insurance and life insurance; paid time off, sick leave, and holidays; and 401k retirement plan.

Pherson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.