Employer:Culmen International, LLC
Location: Africa
Security Clearance Requirement: US Citizenship and security clearance requirements vary by individual location requirements. For most positions, either a Personnel Security Clearance or a Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) Certification or the ability to be granted either will be required. We anticipate some opportunities for local citizens or third country nationals.
Language Requirement: Fluency in a foreign language of the assigned country is desired.
State Department Experience: Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience supporting DoS.
Are you looking to make a difference in security cooperation?
Culmen International, LLC is looking for experienced professionals to provide expert advisory services to Partner Nations, security force organizations/units, and US Embassy teams across Latin America in support of Global Defense Reform Program (GDRP) initiatives. GDRP is a US State Department-funded program that, in close coordination with US Department of Defense, focuses on assisting Partner Nations with defense reform and civil-military institutional capacity building efforts. Advisors will serve a twelve-month commitment abroad in the Host Nation, and will support one or more of the following core activities:
Defense/Security Sector Strategy and Reform
Strategic planning
Doctrine and policy development
Institutional development and change management
Organizational assessment, design, and structuring
Defense/Security Sector Institutions, Functions, and Management
Military/Joint Staff coordination and planning
Legislative affairs and coordination
Military justice and legal counsel
Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs (HA) interagency coordination
Public affairs and information management
Acquisition and procurement
Logistics support and equipment maintenance
Law Enforcement (LE) coordination
Budgeting and financial planning
Project monitoring and surveillance
Inspector General (IG) institutions
Defense/Security Sector Capabilities
Maritime security
Intelligence (analysis, collections, military intel, and systems (ISR))
Counter-Terrorism (CT)
Counter-Insurgency (COIN)
Cease-fire monitoring and verification
Protection of civilians
Peacekeeping Operations (PKO)
Other specialized military capabilities (e.g. engineering and construction, medical, Counter-Improvised Explosive Devices (CIED), ground combat, troop mobility, etc.)
Security Force Development
Force structure development and readiness
Personnel recruitment, retention, and retirement systems
Professional Military Education (PME) systems and training institutions
Curriculum/training development and execution
Development of operational combat training centers
Professional development programs
Evaluations and assessment
Cyber/Technical Functions
Cybersecurity services
Computer Security Incident Response
Information Systems Vulnerability and Risk Assessments
Network Administration and Systems Engineering
Information operations
Advisor role and responsibilities will likely include:
(Subject to variation depending on Program and Partner Nation needs)
Providing advisory and consultative services in support of GDRP initiatives and to assist Partner Nation with defining the roles, missions, capabilities, command and control, and force structure of its national defense establishment consistent with identified national objectives and strategy
Assisting Partner Nation institutions/organizations/units with achieving sustainable institutional reform and capacity building in relation one or more core activity
Coordinating with U.S. and foreign SMEs to assist Partner Nation development of professional, effective, and accountable systems, legal and policy frameworks, strategy, guidance, and doctrine
Supporting implementation of US mission abroad by ensuring close and continuous coordination with US Embassy
Supporting the GDRP mission of improving civilian management, leadership, oversight, planning, and budgeting capacities of Partner Nation
Enhancing civil-military coordination and collaboration.
General qualifications will likely include:
(Subject to variation depending on Program and Partner Nation needs)
10+ years’ experience (civilian or military) supporting one or more of the core activities listed above
Willingness and ability to serve a twelve-month commitment abroad
U.S. Citizenship (local citizens may be considered for some positions)
B.A./B.S. or higher education is generally required, although extensive professional experience may be considered in lieu of formal education on a case-by-case basis
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
Proficient across MS Office Suite.
Preferred qualifications will likely include:
(Subject to variation depending on Program and Partner Nation needs)
Prior experience living-abroad, especially in a Latin American country
Cultural knowledge of Latin America
Foreign language proficiency (as it relates to posting location)
Prior embassy experience
Prior experience working with State Department in support of GDRP initiatives.
Job Type: Full Time..
Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, 401k, Disability and Life Insurance Programs
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Location: Africa
Security Clearance Requirement: US Citizenship and security clearance requirements vary by individual location requirements. For most positions, either a Personnel Security Clearance or a Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) Certification or the ability to be granted either will be required. We anticipate some opportunities for local citizens or third country nationals.
Language Requirement: Fluency in a foreign language of the assigned country is desired.
State Department Experience: Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience supporting DoS.
Are you looking to make a difference in security cooperation?
Culmen International, LLC is looking for experienced professionals to provide expert advisory services to Partner Nations, security force organizations/units, and US Embassy teams across Latin America in support of Global Defense Reform Program (GDRP) initiatives. GDRP is a US State Department-funded program that, in close coordination with US Department of Defense, focuses on assisting Partner Nations with defense reform and civil-military institutional capacity building efforts. Advisors will serve a twelve-month commitment abroad in the Host Nation, and will support one or more of the following core activities:
Defense/Security Sector Strategy and Reform
Strategic planning
Doctrine and policy development
Institutional development and change management
Organizational assessment, design, and structuring
Defense/Security Sector Institutions, Functions, and Management
Military/Joint Staff coordination and planning
Legislative affairs and coordination
Military justice and legal counsel
Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs (HA) interagency coordination
Public affairs and information management
Acquisition and procurement
Logistics support and equipment maintenance
Law Enforcement (LE) coordination
Budgeting and financial planning
Project monitoring and surveillance
Inspector General (IG) institutions
Defense/Security Sector Capabilities
Maritime security
Intelligence (analysis, collections, military intel, and systems (ISR))
Counter-Terrorism (CT)
Counter-Insurgency (COIN)
Cease-fire monitoring and verification
Protection of civilians
Peacekeeping Operations (PKO)
Other specialized military capabilities (e.g. engineering and construction, medical, Counter-Improvised Explosive Devices (CIED), ground combat, troop mobility, etc.)
Security Force Development
Force structure development and readiness
Personnel recruitment, retention, and retirement systems
Professional Military Education (PME) systems and training institutions
Curriculum/training development and execution
Development of operational combat training centers
Professional development programs
Evaluations and assessment
Cyber/Technical Functions
Cybersecurity services
Computer Security Incident Response
Information Systems Vulnerability and Risk Assessments
Network Administration and Systems Engineering
Information operations
Advisor role and responsibilities will likely include:
(Subject to variation depending on Program and Partner Nation needs)
Providing advisory and consultative services in support of GDRP initiatives and to assist Partner Nation with defining the roles, missions, capabilities, command and control, and force structure of its national defense establishment consistent with identified national objectives and strategy
Assisting Partner Nation institutions/organizations/units with achieving sustainable institutional reform and capacity building in relation one or more core activity
Coordinating with U.S. and foreign SMEs to assist Partner Nation development of professional, effective, and accountable systems, legal and policy frameworks, strategy, guidance, and doctrine
Supporting implementation of US mission abroad by ensuring close and continuous coordination with US Embassy
Supporting the GDRP mission of improving civilian management, leadership, oversight, planning, and budgeting capacities of Partner Nation
Enhancing civil-military coordination and collaboration.
General qualifications will likely include:
(Subject to variation depending on Program and Partner Nation needs)
10+ years’ experience (civilian or military) supporting one or more of the core activities listed above
Willingness and ability to serve a twelve-month commitment abroad
U.S. Citizenship (local citizens may be considered for some positions)
B.A./B.S. or higher education is generally required, although extensive professional experience may be considered in lieu of formal education on a case-by-case basis
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
Proficient across MS Office Suite.
Preferred qualifications will likely include:
(Subject to variation depending on Program and Partner Nation needs)
Prior experience living-abroad, especially in a Latin American country
Cultural knowledge of Latin America
Foreign language proficiency (as it relates to posting location)
Prior embassy experience
Prior experience working with State Department in support of GDRP initiatives.
Job Type: Full Time..
Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, 401k, Disability and Life Insurance Programs
Apply for this Position