McColm & Company · 1 day ago
Program Lead - Air Force Language Training program
St. Petersburg, FL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expMcColm & Company is a mission-driven consulting firm specializing in supporting U.S. federal customers with national security and foreign affairs portfolios. They are seeking a Program Lead to oversee all aspects of program performance for foreign language instruction, managing a team of instructors and ensuring compliance with program standards.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the Contractor's senior representative and primary point of contact with the client for all matters related to program execution
Lead and manage the Instructional Support and Scheduling Team (ISST), ensuring all scheduling, reporting, and course management functions are performed in accordance with the Performance Work Statement and client Standard Operating Procedures
Oversee recruitment, evaluation, onboarding, certification, and ongoing professional development of a diverse cadre of foreign language instructors across 30+ Priority One and Priority Two languages
Ensure instructors are trained and certified to administer client-provided curricula, including syllabi, lesson plans, and the 20-point assessment rubric aligned to the ILR proficiency framework
Manage the provision and operation of a government-approved Unified Communications and Collaboration (UCC) platform
Direct scheduling operations using the government-provided LMS application, ensuring students and instructors are appropriately matched across languages, proficiency levels, availability windows, and time zones
Monitor course execution quality, student attendance compliance, and behavioral standards, escalating unresolvable issues to the client as required
Oversee the preparation and timely submission of all Contract Deliverables Requirements
Ensure compliance with all security requirements including CAC management, PII protection under the Privacy Act, CUI handling, and DoD cybersecurity training for all Contractor personnel
Qualification
Required
Minimum of three (3) years' experience managing a foreign language distance learning program, including oversight of, recruitment, development, and scheduling of a cadre of foreign language instructors across ten or more languages and staff and student use of online, synchronous learning management systems
Demonstrated experience managing contract performance, personnel, and deliverables for U.S. Government clients
Extensive knowledge of foreign language teaching techniques, instructional systems, and learning theory
Extensive knowledge of instructional design practices, principles, and curriculum development, including the ADDIE Instructional System Design model
Extensive knowledge of standardized, web-based, interactive course delivery systems
Extensive expertise in instructor facilitation and faculty development
Demonstrated knowledge of the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) proficiency scale
Ability to legally work in the United States
Preferred
Prior Air Force or military experience a plus
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurances
Generous Paid Time Off
11 paid federal holidays
Annual performance-based bonuses
Company
McColm & Company
McColm & Company provides capacity-building solutions, research, and training in the areas of economic growth, energy, and climate change.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Victoria McColm
Managing Director
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