LEVEL: Mid-Level  

LOCATION: United States (multiple in-person and remote opportunties)  

TYPE: Contract/Consultant  

McColm & Company (McColm) is a mission-driven and customer-focused consulting firm that equips change makers with the knowledge, skills, and insights they need to succeed in an increasingly complex world. McColm specializes in supporting U.S. federal customers with national security and foreign affairs focused portfolios by managing bespoke professional training programs, delivering effective training support solutions, and providing highly specialized technical assistance and analysis expertise to decision makers. 

We are issuing this Call for CVs for qualified Language Instructors under an anticipated contract with the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) Foreign Personnel Unit, Foreign Training and Language Program (OFSP-B). Language Instructors will be based in the Continental United States (CONUS) and will be expected to appear in person at training sites as needed. The position description below details the anticipated duties and qualifications of the position, contingent upon contract award. Candidates interested in other AORs are welcome to submit a CV to join our roster for potential future opportunities. 

The responsibilities of the Language Instructor are as follows:  

• Conduct language trainings in all 50 states, US territories, commonwealths, and all major domestic metropolitan areas in close proximity to DEA offices in one or more of the following languages: Arabic (Modern Standard Arabic and all dialects), Bulgarian, Burmese, Chinese Mandarin, Continental Portuguese, Dutch, French, French-Creole, Greek, German, Indonesian, Italian, Khmer, Romanian, Russian, Serbo-Croatian, Spanish, Polish, Portuguese, Thai, or Ukrainian. 

• Develop targeted law enforcement curricula and materials necessary to deliver trainings as well as necessary assessment tools to test personnel language competency per the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) language proficiency scale.  

• Utilize adult learning principles and experiential learning methodologies to engage participants. 

• Incorporate educational technology and blended learning techniques, including Zoom for Government, Adobe Connect, and AI-supported instructional tools. 

• Conduct ongoing assessment of learners and adjust instructional techniques to meet course objectives. 

• Engage in project-based learning teams, participate in after-action reviews, and contribute to continuous curriculum improvement. 

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field such as training and assessment, leadership training, organizational leadership, foreign language instruction.  

• Knowledge of and prior experience in teaching and instruction of foreign languages, particularly in 1 on 1 teaching settings.  

• Ability to multitask and communicate effectively with senior officials and diverse audiences.  

• Leadership experience in mentoring and coaching. 

• Proficiency in writing and speaking the English language as well as at least one of the following languages: Arabic (Modern Standard Arabic and all dialects), Bulgarian, Burmese, Chinese Mandarin, Continental Portuguese, Dutch, French, French-Creole, Greek, German, Indonesian, Italian, Khmer, Romanian, Russian, Serbo-Croatian, Spanish, Polish, Portuguese, Thai, or Ukrainian. 

• US Citizen. 

McColm offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to all of our staff. Compensation is offered according to job requirements, market dynamics, and experience/skills of the successful candidate. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurances, generous Paid Time Off, 11 paid federal holidays, and annual performance-based bonuses.

McColm & Company is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, gender identity or expression, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Due to the high volume of applications McColm receives and to ensure we comply with our internal hiring policies, we regret we are not able to respond to individual phone calls or emails regarding application status.