Region and Culture Instructor / SME (CENTCOM, AFRICOM/EUCOM, SOUTHCOM/NORTHCOM, or PACOM) at EEC Solutions – Travis Afb, California

EEC Solutions is looking for a Region and Culture Instructor / SME (CENTCOM, AFRICOM/EUCOM, SOUTHCOM/NORTHCOM, or PACOM) to support a possible upcoming contract at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JB MDL), NJ.

Note: We are seeking resumes for a proposal opportunity. This position is contingent upon contract award. Candidates currently living in a HubZone designated area are encouraged to apply. Only the candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered.

Position Description:

Serves as the primary SME and instructor for Region and Culture studies aligned to a specific geographic combatant command (CENTCOM, AFRICOM/EUCOM, SOUTHCOM/NORTHCOM, or PACOM). Develops and delivers country and region-specific instruction on cultural awareness, religious familiarization, partner nation social skills, and counterpart relations to Air Advisor students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide region and culture instruction and evaluations to students (general region or specifically focused).
• Develop country or sub-country lessons and instruction tailored to assigned geographic theater.
• Teach subjects including, but not limited to: Interpreter Application, Counterpart Relations and Rapport, Regional/Country Orientation, Cultural Awareness, Country Overviews, Religious Familiarization, Partner Nation Social Skills, regionally focused Public Affairs and Media Relations, and Organizational Cultural Competence.
• Liaison with the USAF Culture and Language Center (CLC), Air Force Geographic Component Commands, HAF, MAJCOMs, C-NAFs, ANG country teams, other services, and functional commands to ensure curriculum remains current and relevant.
• Develop, update, revise, and deliver curriculum and courseware IAW USAF EOS policy.
• Complete USAF EOS instructional methods course; maintain 180 hours of instruction within first year; maintain satisfactory or above on Government evaluations.
• Serve as SME focal point for assigned geographic region; assist in other disciplines as directed by the Site Manager.

Minimun Qualifications:

- Master's degree or higher from an accredited college or university, related to International Studies of a specific country or region in the theater of operations for which hired.
- Deployed as a Military Advisor, PAS Officer, RAS Officer, FAO, PRT member, attaché, or Security Cooperation Officer (or equivalent advisory role); direct experience working with partner nation counterparts in the theater of operations for which hired..
- Region-specific language proficiency or cultural expertise a plus; USAF EOS Academic Instructor Course or equivalent upon hire.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance; CAC required within two weeks of start date.
- Verification of in-theater advisory experience and regional/cultural academic background required. Applicants must specify geographic track (CENTCOM, AFRICOM/EUCOM, SOUTHCOM/NORTHCOM, or PACOM) in application.

Preferred Qualification:

- Formal language training, in-country residency, or prior assignment as a Foreign Area Officer (FAO) in assigned region.