Project Summary:

The Department of State’s Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT) is funding an opportunity to protect American economic interests, personnel, and national security by supporting the Government of Iraq’s (GOI) capabilities to counter unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) threats while simultaneously advancing Iraqi security forces’ capability to protect critical infrastructure. This program, titled “Protecting U.S. Critical Energy Investments Through C‑UAS and UAS Surveillance Capabilities in Iraq,” will deliver concrete returns for American taxpayers by safeguarding U.S. commercial investments in Iraq’s energy sector and reducing threats to American personnel from Iran and Iran-Aligned Militia Groups (IAMGs).

Position Summary:

The Instructional Design & Curriculum Advisor leads the design, development, and refinement of training curricula and learning materials for C‑UAS and UAS surveillance activities. The Advisor works closely with technical subject matter experts (SMEs), the Technical Program Manager, and Iraqi counterparts to institutionalize training and support long‑term sustainability.