Weapons of Mass Destruction; WMD Instructor

Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Instructor

The Contract Instructor shall deliver training to personnel located at overseas and domestic locations as specified in Department of State (DOS) operational plans.

• A Bachelor's Degree with 3 years experience in the CBRN field (or 7 years in lieu of a degree) from a certified State, Federal, or Military first responder program.
• CBRN training experience with civilian/military students.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of training precepts and techniques that support instructional systems design processes.
• The ability to transcribe technical information into wording and formats for comprehension by all students, at all levels, who may have limited backgrounds and understanding of the WMD field.
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate orally and in writing, and be physically fit to perform prescribed instructor duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the DOS and with other federal agencies.
• Ability to reduce highly complex instructional materials to a simplified instructional presentation that can be understood by host country persons with limited English language capability.
• Experience working with foreign language translators/interpreters in the presentation of training materials.
• Familiarity with standard training evaluation methods and mechanisms.
• General understanding of computer‑use skills (i.e., Microsoft Office suite of products).
• This is a junior and a non‑supervisory position with limited promotion potential.
• A SECRET clearance is required.

• A military background, specifically in US Army MOS 74D Chemical Operations Specialist or US Army MOS 89D Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) or sister‑service equivalent.
• Assignment to the US Army Technical Escort Unit (TEU), the US Marine Corps Chemical Biological Incident Response Force (CBIRF), or other Special Missions Units (SMUs).