Senior Training Specialist - USCG

Overview

Join our team as a Senior Training Specialist and support the U.S. Coast Guard DCO-I Security Cooperation Division (DCO-I-2) by providing Security Cooperation and Security Assistance program management for the Coast Guard's international training mission. You will manage international military students in the Defense Security Assistance Management System (DSAMS), develop and schedule OCONUS Mobile Training Teams, support Foreign Military Sales case development, and prepare weekly statistical reports — ensuring training quotas are filled and U.S. strategic objectives are met. (Requires an active Secret clearance and the ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS.)

FWI is expanding rapidly and has been recognized as a 2024 and 2025 Top Workplace by the Washington Post, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

• Position is contingent upon contract award**
  
  

Work Schedule and Location: On-Site:

This full-time on-site position will work Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm at USCG Headquarters in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities

• Manage international military students throughout their training lifecycle in the Defense Security Assistance Management System (DSAMS)
• Identify and balance resident training quota requirements against annual program allocations
• Develop, schedule, and run the Coast Guard's overseas Mobile Training Teams (MTTs)
• Support Foreign Military Sales case development, including Price & Availability requests, Letters of Offer and Acceptance, and amendments
• Partner with Combatant Commands, foreign Security Assistance Officers, and regional training managers to shape training and assistance plans
• Coordinate and escort foreign delegations visiting Coast Guard Headquarters, training centers, and operational units
• Produce weekly student and MTT status reports and an annual five-year training trend analysis
• Travel within the U.S. and overseas as needed (e.g., Germany, Costa Rica, Florida, Virginia)
  
  

Required

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in the foreign assistance or security cooperation field managing international military students and mobile training.
• Knowledge of the USCG's overall mission, objectives, and programs, including the organization, management, and leadership process for accomplishing the international training and security cooperation mission.
• Working knowledge of the USCG training system, courses of instruction, and training capabilities supporting international military training.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience with Security Cooperation and Security Assistance programs under Titles 10 and 22, U.S. Code (e.g., Foreign Military Sales, Foreign Military Financing, International Narcotics and Law Enforcement, International Military Education and Training, and other U.S. grant aid and foreign assistance programs).
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience with DoD or USCG international military student management systems such as DSAMS and the Student Assistance Network.
• Experience with all Microsoft Office 365 applications.
• Active Secret Clearance.
• Ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS.
  
  

Why Join Our Team

Benefits

At FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. You'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
  
  

FWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

Pay Range

Negotiable