--- title: 'Security Cooperation Instructor - Part Time at Seneca Holdings' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/security-cooperation-instructor-part-time-seneca-holdings-arlington-xn04r04t3veq' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-16' --- # Security Cooperation Instructor - Part Time at Seneca Holdings - **Company:** Seneca Holdings - **Location:** Arlington, VA - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-09-24 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-16 - **Apply:** https://senecaholdings.com/jobs/?gh_jid=4737549005 ## Job description White Pine Innovations is part of the Seneca Nation Group (SNG) portfolio of companies. SNG is Seneca Holdings’ federal government contracting business that meets mission-critical needs of federal civilian, defense, and intelligence community customers. Our portfolio comprises multiple subsidiaries that participate in the Small Business Administration 8(a) program. To learn more about SNG, visit [the website](https://senecanationgroup.com/) and follow us on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/seneca-holdings-llc/). Our team of talented individuals is what makes us successful. To support our team, we provide a balanced mix of benefits and programs. Your total rewards package includes competitive pay, benefits, and perks, flexible work-life balance, professional development opportunities, and performance and recognition programs. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability, voluntary benefit programs (critical illness, hospital, and accident), health savings and flexible spending accounts, and retirement 401K plan. One of our fundamental principles is to offer competitive health and welfare benefits to our team members, providing coverage and care for you and your family. Full-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefits and paid leave programs.  We pride ourselves on our collaborative work environment and culture, which embraces our mission of providing financial and non-financial benefits back to the members of the Seneca Nation. White Pine Innovations is seeking a Part-Time Security Cooperation (SC) Instructor to support the Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU): Contractor shall provide qualified support to the research-based mission and training programs. The core focus of this support shall be research, analysis, and teaching. Significant experience with and knowledge of the US government Security Cooperation program is highly preferred. This position is part-time at approximately 10 hours per week. Roles and Responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Conduct research and providing analytical support to DSCU faculty and staff. - Lead and establish priorities for the vetting of content, product development, reviews, dissemination strategy, and coordination of stakeholders. - Serve as an instructor for DSCU programs, delivering graduate‑level instruction focused on Security Cooperation (SC) strategy, policy, and planning. - Develop, deliver, and assess instructional content for DSCU courses in accordance with DSCU academic standards and approved curricula. - Instruct U.S. and international military, civilian, and interagency students on the application of SC tools, frameworks, and policies. - Prepare and periodically update course materials to ensure alignment with current DoD, DSCA, and DSCU guidance. - Engage with DSCU stakeholders to incorporate case studies, lessons learned, and contemporary issues into instructional content. - Maintain subject matter expertise through continued research, professional development, and collaboration within the SC enterprise. - Coordinate instructional content and updates with DSCU academic leadership and program staff to ensure consistency and compliance with accreditation requirements. Basic Requirements: - Master’s degree in a related SC field. - 10+ years of operational, strategic, and planning SC experience in or supporting the US government. - Must be a US Citizen with an active Secret Clearance or ability to obtain a favorable suitability adjudication, based on a Tier 3 background investigation. - Builds relationships with subject matter experts and practitioners to refine materials and ensure accuracy, usability, and relevance to the SC workforce. - Strong client-facing communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to synchronize research and training priorities with government supervisors, functional leads, senior leadership, and partner organizations. - Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. - Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint) and AI proficiency. Desired Qualifications: - Substantial graduate‑level teaching experience within the Security Cooperation environment and requisite knowledge of management operations and stakeholders. - Deep knowledge of Security Cooperation policies and regulations. - Extensive experience supporting DSCU, DSCA, or comparable defense security cooperation training, research, education, and institutional capacity-building - Faculty experience Equal Opportunity Statement: Seneca Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information and/or predisposing genetic characteristics, victim of domestic violence status, veteran status, or other protected class status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and training. The Company also prohibits retaliation against any employee who exercises his or her rights under applicable anti-discrimination laws. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company does give hiring preference to Seneca or Native individuals. Veterans with expertise in these areas are highly encouraged to apply. ## About Seneca Holdings ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Seneca Holdings is the investment arm of the Seneca Nation, a federally recognized American Indian Tribe, that builds and manages a diversified portfolio of businesses to generate long-term economic self-sufficiency for the Nation. - **Entity Type**: Private (wholly owned by the Seneca Nation, not VC-backed) - **Headquarters**: Buffalo, New York, USA - **Founded**: 2009 - **Founders**: Formed by the Seneca Nation; founding leadership not individually named ## Core Business - **Primary industries**: Diversified holding company with businesses in federal government contracting, environmental solutions, corporate/leisure travel management, and sports & entertainment. - **Target customers**: B2G (federal government agencies), B2B (commercial clients), and B2C (travel and sports fans). - **Mission statement**: “To build a portfolio of profitable businesses that delivers long-term, sustained income and economic self-sufficiency to the Seneca Nation.” ## Products & Services - **Seneca Nation Group (SNG)**: Federal government contracting services (IT, cybersecurity, professional services, facilities management). SNG holds a CMMC 2.0 Level 2 certification. - **Seneca Environmental**: Environmental remediation, sustainability, and “Earth healing” energy alternatives. - **CI Azumano Travel**: Corporate travel management, government travel, and leisure travel services. - **Rochester Knighthawks**: Professional lacrosse team (National Lacrosse League). - **Fiber Broadband Network**: In partnership with Seneca Energy, a high-speed fiber network serving homes and businesses on the Cattaraugus Territory of the Seneca Nation. ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not publicly disclosed (private, tribally owned) - **Key Metrics**: - Over 1,300 team members across the U.S. and internationally (as of 2025) - 8+ portfolio companies - CMMC 2.0 Level 2 certification (DoD cybersecurity standard) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Wholly owned by the Seneca Nation; no external investors. Partners include the U.S. Department of Defense (via SNG) and Seneca Energy. - **Growth Signals**: - Expanded into fiber broadband infrastructure on tribal territories - Achieved CMMC certification, enabling deeper federal contracting - Continued diversification into environmental and travel sectors - Active recruitment with over 1,300 employees, indicating steady growth ## Competitive Advantages - **Unique tribal status**: As a Native-owned entity, Seneca Holdings benefits from federal government contracting preferences (e.g., 8(a) program eligibility), enhanced financing options, and tax immunity. - **Seventh Generation Principle**: Long-term decision-making focused on sustainability and positive impact for seven generations, differentiating from short-term profit-driven firms. - **Diversified portfolio**: Spread across government, environmental, travel, and sports reduces risk and creates cross-sector synergies. - **Deep cultural connection**: Strong ties to the Seneca Nation provide a stable, mission-driven ownership structure. ## Strategic Focus - **Portfolio diversification**: Continue acquiring and building businesses across non-gaming sectors to reduce reliance on any single revenue stream. - **Federal market expansion**: Leverage CMMC certification and tribal preferences to win more DoD and civilian agency contracts. - **Infrastructure investment**: Expand the fiber broadband network to additional tribal territories and potentially beyond. - **Talent development**: Partner with on-territory programs to train and hire Seneca Nation members, building a pipeline of future leaders. ## Why Work Here - **Purpose-driven mission**: Every role contributes to the economic self-sufficiency of the Seneca Nation and future generations. - **Culture**: Collaborative, values-driven (Quality, Teamwork, Integrity, Professionalism, Connection), with a strong emphasis on respect and community. - **Benefits**: Comprehensive package including affordable medical/dental/vision, HSA with employer contributions, 401K with immediate vesting and match, generous PTO and 11 paid holidays, wellness program, professional development reimbursement, and employee rewards program. - **Work environment**: Hybrid/office policy not explicitly stated; roles span across the U.S. with some remote possibilities. The culture emphasizes teamwork and connection. - **Veteran-friendly**: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified, actively seeks veteran talent. - **Growth opportunities**: Professional development reimbursement, internships for Seneca students, and a commitment to promoting from within. - **Note on scams**: The company has issued a warning about recruitment scams; applicants should only apply through the official careers page (senecaholdings.com/careers). ## Sources 1. [Seneca Holdings – Official Website](https://senecaholdings.com/) 2. [Seneca Holdings – About Us](https://senecaholdings.com/about-us/) 3. [Seneca Holdings – Careers](https://senecaholdings.com/careers/) 4. [Seneca Holdings – Jobs](https://senecaholdings.com/jobs/) 5. 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