Instructor - Foreign Languages jobs in Petersburg, VA

Mid Atlantic Professionals, Inc. (dba SSI) is an 8(m) Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), providing cleared professionals and solutions since 2002 for the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of State (DOS), Special Operations (SOF), Intelligence Community (IC), Law Enforcement, Healthcare Community, and other government agencies. As a prime contractor, we manage and staff large-scale and complex contracts in over 45 states, 5 continents, and 22 countries throughout 80 government installations. We have been awarded over 400 contract and task order award wins over the past 18 years and made the 2013-2017 Inc. 500/5000 list of Fastest Growing Private Companies in America. Core services we provide include, but are not limited to, Intelligence & Language, Security and Facilities, Training and Exercise Support, Program Management, Administrative and Professional, Healthcare Support, and Information Technology.

SSI recognizes that our employees are our most valuable assets, and we will recruit and search for the brightest and most talented individuals available. As with our customers, we are dedicated to providing our employees with a valuable and rewarding experience and continued growth. SSI is looking for motivated, skilled, and qualified personnel to join our family. We provide highly competitive compensation and benefits programs. Please visit our website for more information at www.groupssi.com.

This position will be stationed in Fort Barfoot/Blackstone, VA (formerly Fort Pickett) location (Part-time, 1-day/week on Fridays).

Essential Functions & Responsibilities / Description

• Mentor students based on previous and recent experience carrying out diplomatic work at a U.S. diplomatic mission overseas
• Identify goals and support role players in order to facilitate FACT training planning and program development processes
• Organize participants and materials for each program module and ensure that all participants understand their roles
• Ensure that all materials and resources are made available at the time of the execution of the program
• Document attendance and participation and provide social skills instructions to attendees
• Engage participants by educating them about the key aspects of the program, according to specified instructions
• Liaise with key contacts ensuring that all logistics are maintained in an accurate and proper fashion
• Facilitate the planning, coordination, and on-site execution in the areas of program projects, initiatives, and activities
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of project support plans and document client progress notes
• Provide support and direction to program officers aimed at assisting them in carrying out the logistics of each project module

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen
• Must have 5 years of relevant experience
• Must have sufficient Department of State (DoS) experience
  
• Must have a proven record of accomplishment in experiential, scenario-based adult training facilitation
• Possess background and/or experience living and working in various designated regions

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced academic degree
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience
• Previous and recent experience carrying out diplomatic work at a U.S. diplomatic mission overseas, preferably one with significant DoS personnel
• Preference to individuals who have served at the Senior Foreign Service level in positions such as Ambassador, Deputy Chief of Mission, Chargé d'affaires, or Principal Officer

SSI is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that treats all employees and applicants equally without discrimination because of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We comply with all applicable laws governing employment practices and do not discriminate. SSI complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the EEO is the LAW poster. You can view SSI's EEO Policy. SSI does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on inquiring about, disclosing, or discussing their compensation or the compensation of other applicants or employees. We comply with all laws and regulations set forth in the Pay Transparency poster.

As a federal government contractor, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Executive Orders, SSI is required to develop annual Affirmative Action Plans (AAPs). Any employees or applicants who wish to review the Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities can contact us at (301) 540-8864. If you are a disabled individual or disabled Veteran and require a reasonable accommodation in applying for any posted position, please contact us at Recruitment@groupssi.com or call (301) 540-8864.