SCOPES Project Lead

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colombia.

📋 Description

• Oversee a Section 333 Security Cooperation capacity building initiative for the SOUTHCOM SCOPES program.

• Provide online training modules in Spanish for the Colombian military and security forces, focusing on Information Security and related subjects.

• Create training modules that align with Colombian security regulations, emphasizing policies for both unclassified and classified information and operational security.

• Distribute instructional materials via Colombian educational platforms.

• Collaborate with mission partners, allied nations, and SOUTHCOM Staff.

• Work alongside the country team, mission partners, contractors, local vendors, partner nations, and SOUTHCOM Staff to launch the online training module development project.

• Set milestones and identify both intermediate and final deliverables.

• Prepare deliverables for USG review, which includes academic platform assessments, video storyboards, training module selection/decision trees, testing outlines and procedures, instructor training, and technology concepts.

• Identify, partner with, supervise, and fund a Colombian subcontracted firm.

• Collaborate with policymakers from the Colombian Ministry of Defense and Joint Command to ensure content aligns with Colombian network access and security policies and regulations.

• Develop and uphold a quality control plan.

• Create and sustain a work plan to meet content development milestones.

• Travel to Colombia as needed to engage with Colombian stakeholders, synchronize product delivery, and collaborate with MilGp Colombia.

• Adhere to U.S. and Colombian military customs, courtesies, rank structures, cultural considerations, and professional protocols.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum clearance required: Secret.

• At least five (5) years of experience in military training development with a focus on information operations and security programs.

• A DLPT score of 2+/2+ or higher in Spanish.

• Fluent reading, writing, and speaking proficiency in Spanish is essential.

• Proven experience in educating and training military forces both in the U.S. and internationally.

• Capability to work from home, SOUTHCOM headquarters, the U.S. Embassy in Bogota, contractor facilities, or Colombian military installations as necessary.

• Proficiency in developing cost estimates, vendor assessments, scopes, schedules, and technical recommendations.

• Experience interacting with military, government, law enforcement, or equivalent organizations.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team in an overseas field environment while effectively communicating with technical personnel and senior leadership.

• Strong skills in written reporting and documentation.

• High level of computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, NIPR, and relevant computer systems.

• Possess a U.S. passport that is valid for more than six months.

• Willingness to travel throughout Colombia, including remote regions.

• Up to 25% travel may be required.

• Preferred: Previous U.S. military security cooperation experience in Colombia and/or with SOUTHCOM.

• Preferred: Experience working with foreign military or host-nation partners, especially in Latin America or the Caribbean.

• Preferred: Background in managing subcontractors in Spanish.

• Preferred: Understanding of COLMIL/COLAR INFOSEC, PERSEC, PHYSEC, and OPSEC policies from the Colombian Ministry of Defense to the Colombian Service level.

• Preferred: Basic knowledge of Program Management Office operations and management.

• Preferred: Experience with educational concepts, adult learning methodologies for military personnel, and facilitating military training.

• Preferred: Experience in developing and/or producing online courses.

• Preferred: Background in creating testing procedures and accountability measures, including testing formats and proposed questions.

• Preferred: Experience in developing online course content video storyboards.

• Preferred: Experience in producing video content using film, artificial intelligence, and/or animation.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible time-off policy.

• Extensive learning resources.

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits.

• Wellness benefits.

• Financial benefits.

• Retirement benefits.

• Family support programs.

• Continuing education opportunities.

• Competitive compensation.

• Opportunities for learning and development.