(Part-Time): Foreign Area Officer (FAO) – Security Cooperation Instructor in Washington, District of Columbia at Hoplite Group

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

Bottom Line Up Front: 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 by providing instruction, mentorship, and practical training to military officers and civilian professionals preparing for Security Cooperation Organization assignments at U.S. Embassies worldwide.

Location: National Capital Region (Washington, D.C. Area)

Level of Effort:

• Approximately seven (7) consecutive weeks of onsite instruction.
• Resident course conducted August–September 2026.

Availability: Immediate

Required Qualifications

• 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 one of the following:
  • Security Cooperation Officer (SCO); or
  • 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.