McColm and Company

McColm & Company is a mission-driven professional services 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 foreign affairs, national security and human services portfolios by designing and managing bespoke professional training programs, delivering effective capacity building solutions, and by providing highly specialized technical assistance and analysis expertise to decision makers.  McColm is seeking language instructors/mentors who can deliver high-impact, proficiency-oriented instruction grounded in best practices for adult language learning and foreign language methodology to individuals or small groups of two to four Scholars, using the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) scale to guide instruction. This role requires instructors who can operate in a high-tempo, performance-driven environment and deliver measurable proficiency outcomes aligned with mission needs of the U.S. Air Force. These positions are contingent upon contract award.  McColm is specifically expanding its bench of language instructors across the following languages. - Priority 1: Arabic (Modern Standard, Levantine, and Egyptian), Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese), German, Hebrew, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Persian (Afghan and Farsi), Polish, Portuguese (European and Brazilian), Pashto, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese - Priority 2: Akan, Albanian, Amharic, Arabic (Jordanian, Lebanese, Moroccan, Tunisian, Algerian, Iraqi, Saudi, Sudanese, Yemeni), Armenian, Azerbaijani, Bengali, Bulgarian, Burmese, Cambodian, Cebuano, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Ewe, Finnish, Fulani, Georgian, Greek, Haitian-Creole, Hausa, Hungarian, Ibo, Icelandic, Ilocano, Krio, Lao, Latvian, Lingala, Lithuanian, Malay, Mongolian, Nepalese, Norwegian, Pidgin English, Punjabi, Serbian-Croatian, Singhalese, Slovak, Slovenian, Somali, Swahili, Swedish, Tajik, Telugu, Urdu, Uzbek, Wolof, and Yoruba languages for a U.S. Air Force foreign language training program.  Responsibilities will include: - Design and deliver participant-centered language instruction that develops functional proficiency from ILR 0 through advanced performance ILR 3 + (e.g., professional/technical topics as required).  - Plan instruction using provided measurable proficiency objectives mapped to ILR levels (e.g., tasks, functions, accuracy, and discourse control expected at target levels).  - Create learning experiences that prioritize real-world communication and cross-cultural knowledge across all four modalities: listening, speaking, reading, and writing through meaningful tasks and performance outcomes.  - Build psychologically safe learning environments that motivate adult professionals and maintain high expectations.  - Follow structured, government-supplied lesson plans, syllabi, and learning materials aligned to program goals and learner proficiency.   - Adapt copyright-free authentic materials (e.g., news, professional documents, audio, and video) to align with learner proficiency levels and instructional objectives.  - Integrate technology effectively for virtual learning (platform tools, shared docs, digital resources).  - Demonstrate working knowledge of the ILR scale, including what performance “looks like” across levels.  - Support placement, progress checks, and readiness activities using ILR-aligned performance tasks (e.g., role plays, presentations, interviews, summaries, professional scenarios).  - Incorporate current geopolitical events and mission-relevant content such as technical vocabulary, near-peer adversary context, diplomacy and coalition building skills, and agile combat employment concepts, particularly for Scholars at ILR Level 2 and above.   - Assign homework with an expected workload of up to one hour per two-hour session including grading and provide written and one on one oral feedback on homework and assessments.   - Provide clear, actionable one-on-one learner feedback tied to ILR proficiency indicators across all four modalities (listening, speaking, reading, and writing), using a client-provided rubric.   - Maintain reliable scheduling and timely communication with program staff.  - Complete required documentation (e.g., session notes, learner progress inputs) as specified by the contract/program.  - Ensure Scholars receive timely communication regarding session access (e.g., updated virtual classroom links) in accordance with Client procedures.  - Uphold confidentiality and professional conduct in U.S. Government training environments.  - Attend required professional development sessions as directed by the ISST staff.   - Contribute to continuous improvement of instructional quality by identifying learner–instructor mismatches and supporting reassignment or coaching recommendations as needed.

McColm & Company is a mission-driven professional services 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 foreign affairs, national security and human services portfolios by designing and managing bespoke professional training programs, delivering effective capacity building solutions, and by providing highly specialized technical assistance and analysis expertise to decision makers.  McColm is seeking language instructors/mentors who can deliver high-impact, proficiency-oriented instruction grounded in best practices for adult language learning and foreign language methodology to individuals or small groups of two to four Scholars, using the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) scale to guide instruction. This role requires instructors who can operate in a high-tempo, performance-driven environment and deliver measurable proficiency outcomes aligned with mission needs of the U.S. Air Force. These positions are contingent upon contract award.  McColm is specifically expanding its bench of language instructors across the following languages. - Priority 1: Arabic (Modern Standard, Levantine, and Egyptian), Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese), German, Hebrew, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Persian (Afghan and Farsi), Polish, Portuguese (European and Brazilian), Pashto, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese - Priority 2: Akan, Albanian, Amharic, Arabic (Jordanian, Lebanese, Moroccan, Tunisian, Algerian, Iraqi, Saudi, Sudanese, Yemeni), Armenian, Azerbaijani, Bengali, Bulgarian, Burmese, Cambodian, Cebuano, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Ewe, Finnish, Fulani, Georgian, Greek, Haitian-Creole, Hausa, Hungarian, Ibo, Icelandic, Ilocano, Krio, Lao, Latvian, Lingala, Lithuanian, Malay, Mongolian, Nepalese, Norwegian, Pidgin English, Punjabi, Serbian-Croatian, Singhalese, Slovak, Slovenian, Somali, Swahili, Swedish, Tajik, Telugu, Urdu, Uzbek, Wolof, and Yoruba languages for a U.S. Air Force foreign language training program.  Responsibilities will include: - Design and deliver participant-centered language instruction that develops functional proficiency from ILR 0 through advanced performance ILR 3 + (e.g., professional/technical topics as required).  - Plan instruction using provided measurable proficiency objectives mapped to ILR levels (e.g., tasks, functions, accuracy, and discourse control expected at target levels).  - Create learning experiences that prioritize real-world communication and cross-cultural knowledge across all four modalities: listening, speaking, reading, and writing through meaningful tasks and performance outcomes.  - Build psychologically safe learning environments that motivate adult professionals and maintain high expectations.  - Follow structured, government-supplied lesson plans, syllabi, and learning materials aligned to program goals and learner proficiency.   - Adapt copyright-free authentic materials (e.g., news, professional documents, audio, and video) to align with learner proficiency levels and instructional objectives.  - Integrate technology effectively for virtual learning (platform tools, shared docs, digital resources).  - Demonstrate working knowledge of the ILR scale, including what performance “looks like” across levels.  - Support placement, progress checks, and readiness activities using ILR-aligned performance tasks (e.g., role plays, presentations, interviews, summaries, professional scenarios).  - Incorporate current geopolitical events and mission-relevant content such as technical vocabulary, near-peer adversary context, diplomacy and coalition building skills, and agile combat employment concepts, particularly for Scholars at ILR Level 2 and above.   - Assign homework with an expected workload of up to one hour per two-hour session including grading and provide written and one on one oral feedback on homework and assessments.   - Provide clear, actionable one-on-one learner feedback tied to ILR proficiency indicators across all four modalities (listening, speaking, reading, and writing), using a client-provided rubric.   - Maintain reliable scheduling and timely communication with program staff.  - Complete required documentation (e.g., session notes, learner progress inputs) as specified by the contract/program.  - Ensure Scholars receive timely communication regarding session access (e.g., updated virtual classroom links) in accordance with Client procedures.  - Uphold confidentiality and professional conduct in U.S. Government training environments.  - Attend required professional development sessions as directed by the ISST staff.   - Contribute to continuous improvement of instructional quality by identifying learner–instructor mismatches and supporting reassignment or coaching recommendations as needed.

Job Title Program Manager – Battlefield Staff Rides Location Germany (Grafenwöhr/Vilseck area preferred) Employment Type Full-time Description This position is contingent upon contract award. We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead and oversee the U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF) Battlefield Staff Rides program. This unique leadership development program uses European battlefields as living classrooms to develop military leaders through historical study, terrain analysis, and professional discussion. The Program Manager will be responsible for all aspects of program delivery, including instructor coordination, logistics management, quality control, and client relations with U.S. military units across the European theater. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, deep knowledge of military history, and the ability to manage complex multi-day educational events across multiple European countries. About the Program: Battlefield Staff Rides combine three essential elements: the intellectual (historical study and analysis), the physical (visiting actual battlefields), and the emotional (understanding the human dimension of combat). The program serves commanders seeking to develop their leaders through the study of military campaigns ranging from ancient Greece to World War II, across sites throughout Europe and the Mediterranean basin. Responsibilities Program Leadership & Coordination: - Serve as the primary point of contact for all contractual matters related to program delivery - Coordinate with the Combined Arms Training Center (CATC) and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) on all program requirements - Ensure all Battlefield Staff Rides meet commander training objectives across three categories: historical tradition/legacy, military values, and combat performance - Manage scheduling and coordination of approximately 80+ BSRs annually Instructor Management: - Recruit, credential, and manage a team of qualified military history instructors - Ensure all instructors possess required expertise in battlefield dynamics, military leadership principles, and relevant campaign knowledge - Coordinate instructor assignments based on battlefield expertise and unit requirements - Maintain current instructor resumes and qualifications documentation Quality Control: - Develop and maintain the Quality Control Plan (QCP) ensuring all services meet contract requirements - Monitor performance against all deliverables, timelines, and specifications - Investigate and correct any non-conforming performance - Collect and analyze student critique sheets; prepare annual summary self-evaluation reports - Report any issues affecting performance to the COR within 48 hours Logistics Management: - Coordinate all logistical support including transportation, hotel accommodations, and meals - Ensure bus transportation meets requirements (deluxe motor coach with WC, A/C, audio/video equipment) - Verify hotels meet minimum 3-star standards and Force Protection criteria - Manage meal coordination including dietary accommodations - Secure all required approvals and clearances for cross-border travel - Coordinate with unit POCs on Combat Leadership Workshop locations and itineraries

Job Title Program Manager – Battlefield Staff Rides Location Germany (Grafenwöhr/Vilseck area preferred) Employment Type Full-time Description This position is contingent upon contract award. We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead and oversee the U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF) Battlefield Staff Rides program. This unique leadership development program uses European battlefields as living classrooms to develop military leaders through historical study, terrain analysis, and professional discussion. The Program Manager will be responsible for all aspects of program delivery, including instructor coordination, logistics management, quality control, and client relations with U.S. military units across the European theater. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, deep knowledge of military history, and the ability to manage complex multi-day educational events across multiple European countries. About the Program: Battlefield Staff Rides combine three essential elements: the intellectual (historical study and analysis), the physical (visiting actual battlefields), and the emotional (understanding the human dimension of combat). The program serves commanders seeking to develop their leaders through the study of military campaigns ranging from ancient Greece to World War II, across sites throughout Europe and the Mediterranean basin. Responsibilities Program Leadership & Coordination: - Serve as the primary point of contact for all contractual matters related to program delivery - Coordinate with the Combined Arms Training Center (CATC) and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) on all program requirements - Ensure all Battlefield Staff Rides meet commander training objectives across three categories: historical tradition/legacy, military values, and combat performance - Manage scheduling and coordination of approximately 80+ BSRs annually Instructor Management: - Recruit, credential, and manage a team of qualified military history instructors - Ensure all instructors possess required expertise in battlefield dynamics, military leadership principles, and relevant campaign knowledge - Coordinate instructor assignments based on battlefield expertise and unit requirements - Maintain current instructor resumes and qualifications documentation Quality Control: - Develop and maintain the Quality Control Plan (QCP) ensuring all services meet contract requirements - Monitor performance against all deliverables, timelines, and specifications - Investigate and correct any non-conforming performance - Collect and analyze student critique sheets; prepare annual summary self-evaluation reports - Report any issues affecting performance to the COR within 48 hours Logistics Management: - Coordinate all logistical support including transportation, hotel accommodations, and meals - Ensure bus transportation meets requirements (deluxe motor coach with WC, A/C, audio/video equipment) - Verify hotels meet minimum 3-star standards and Force Protection criteria - Manage meal coordination including dietary accommodations - Secure all required approvals and clearances for cross-border travel - Coordinate with unit POCs on Combat Leadership Workshop locations and itineraries