Special Skills Tactics Instructor (FACT)

About the role

Ho-Chunk Inc. Management Services (HCIMS) is seeking a full-time Special Skills Tactics Instructor with our Foreign Affairs Counter Threat (FACT) Program. The position supports the FACT Program and is based at the U.S. Department of State, Foreign Affairs Security Training Center (FASTC) in Blackstone, VA.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and provides instruction in all environmental conditions.
• Maintains liaison with law enforcement, security, military, government, and civilian organizations.
• Researches and reviews information related to DS and keeps abreast of current security techniques, methods, and procedures through attendance at training sessions, seminars, and workshops.
• Complies with all Federal Law Enforcement Training Accreditation (FLETA) accreditation standards.
• Reviews established training objectives, lesson plans, training materials, and instructional methods prior to the beginning of assigned courses.
• Tests/evaluates new training courses and instructional materials.
• Solves problems that occur in the preparation for and during training.
• Evaluates training effectiveness to ensure that training objectives are met.
• Reviews and analyzes trainee evaluations and feedback from other instructors.
• Identifies need for and assists with revisions to course content and materials or instructional methods as necessary to improve the effectiveness and quality of the training curriculum.
• Participates in curriculum review and the design of new training as a subject matter expert.
• Ensures optimum efficiency in the use of assigned resources.
• Assists instructors in other security-related subjects.
• Performs Training Safety Officer/role player controller support tasks and assigns other instructors and role players as needed to assist in training sessions.
• Presents briefings to a wide range of audiences.
• Assists in scheduling and planning classes by developing and maintaining close contact with program coordinators and other training entities.
• Ensures training is consistent with Department regulations and applicable law.
• Provides assistance with practical exercises.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of instructor experience required, plus five (5) years of relevant hard skills tactics experience.
• Experience working overseas preferred.
• Experience in an embassy environment preferred.
• Completion of a recognized instructor development training course preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of security concepts, principles, and practices to provide basic training in the application of protective and personal security and surveillance detection.
• Knowledge of security programs, operations, and techniques, including terrorism and anti-terrorism operations.
• Knowledge of current protective security methods to provide instruction that is consistent with current practices.
• Familiarity with the duties of Foreign Service and foreign affairs personnel preferred.
• Basic knowledge of adult learning principles, course development, classroom and practical instructional presentation methods, and methods for evaluating training effectiveness.
• Basic knowledge of the development and revision of training curriculum.
• Ability to immediately analyze, predict, and preclude situations to ensure training is conducted in a safe manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain liaison with personnel at all levels in order to plan and coordinate assigned responsibilities.
• Skill in oral and written communications to present training to a variety of audiences.

Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits that allow you to balance work and life. A benefits summary is available from this link: https://jobs.allnativegroup.com/categories/1/benefits/1/employee-benefits.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position is $89,000 to $91,000 per year negotiable depending upon education and experience.

Schedule

This is a full-time position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Evening and weekend hours required, as required by business need.

Travel

Trips as necessary to other U.S. and foreign training sites, though it is not expected such travel will exceed 25% of total work time.

About Ho-Chunk, Inc. & All Native Shared Services

Ho-Chunk Inc. is an award-winning economic development corporation of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. Our mission is to provide long-term economic development for the Winnebago Tribe and job opportunities for Tribal members. HCIMS is a company within All Native Group, a network of small businesses that support the critical missions of various U.S. Government customers. Our capabilities include telecommunications, health, logistics, specialized training, professional services, and IT solutions. Since earning our first federal contract in 2004, we have continued to grow and diversify our services while maintaining a strong commitment to excellence. As a tribally owned organization, All Native Group operates multiple subsidiary businesses, providing clients with the advantages of working with a small business while leveraging the resources and expertise of a larger, established company. Our Work Is Guided By Our Core NATIVE Values Native American Owned & Proud – Serving the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. Accountable – To always do what’s right. Team-Focused – For inclusive progress. Innovative – In creating solutions. Visionary – In our purpose and direction. Excellence – Through learning and performance.