Subject Matter Expert- Legal Expert and Training Advisor

Summary

Ho-Chunk Inc. Management Services (HCIMS) is seeking a full-time Subject Matter Expert serves as a legal expert and training advisor, providing subject matter guidance and instruction for the Bureau of Diplomatic Security’s extensive, specialized legal training program for DS Foreign Service-2501 Special Agents (FS), GS Civil Service-1811Criminal Investigators (GS), and law enforcement and security support personnel assigned domestically and abroad to meet DS’s global mission security requirements. Instruction is often provided to other Federal/state/local law enforcement personnel at the Foreign Affairs Security Training Center (FASTC), DS field and resident offices, other Department training facilities domestic and abroad, as well as to foreign government security and law enforcement personnel at the International Law Enforcement Academies (ILEAs). Coursework covers a broad and complex range of subjects that include but are not limited to the following: Federal and state laws, statutes, other legal authorities and case law pertaining to criminal investigations, arrest authorities and how to effect arrests, law enforcement, personnel/dignitary protection, passport and visa fraud, protection functions, use of force, weapons, defensive tactics/room entry, fire as a weapon, counter terrorism driving skills, surveillance detection, rules of evidence, and improvised explosives detection.

Essential Functions

• Serve as a subject matter expert for the DS legal training program, covering constitutional law, use of force, criminal and administrative law, protection statutes, terrorism and national security law, fraud statutes, officer liability, and emerging legal issues.
• Research, recommend, and implement enhancements to legal training content, technical support, and consultation for DS and Department officials.
• Analyze changes in federal statutes, case law, and Department policies to ensure legal training curricula remain current, accurate, and operationally relevant.
• Develop, revise, and update course curricula, lesson plans, and instructional materials; determine required changes to content, format, and delivery methods.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the DS legal training program.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of legal and criminal investigative training for DS FS and GS personnel and apply lessons learned to long-range training planning.
• Plan, develop, manage, and deliver legal instruction for initial and refresher training courses, including BSAC, BRSO, SAIS, RSO-IS, and other specialized programs.
• Provide advanced classroom instruction on complex legal issues related to protection operations, criminal investigations, use of force, evidence, and extraterritorial authorities.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research; analyze legislation, regulations, and court decisions; and translate complex legal concepts for non-attorney law enforcement audiences.
• Research and prepare legal analyses, lesson plans, articles, position papers, action memoranda, and responses to Congressional inquiries or testimony.
• Disseminate legal training through multiple platforms, including classroom instruction, eLearning, webcasts, publications, and instructional media.

Supervisory Responsibility

None required for this position

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to complete work requiring regular and recurring physical and mental exertion, long periods of standing, and irregular hours.
• Ability to work in unpleasant or adverse environmental conditions, such as extreme hot and cold.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment and materials.
• Ability to work effectively in an environment that consists of numerous personnel and use of pyrotechnics.
• Expresses or exchanges ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly or quickly.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Evening and weekend hours required, as required by business need.

Travel

Travels as necessary to other U.S. and foreign training sites, though it is not expected such travel will exceed 25% of total work time.

Experience

• At least ten (10) years of progressively advancing career experience.
• Ten (10) years of experience in area of expertise.

Education

• Bachelor of Arts or Science (BA/BS) degree; Master of Arts or Science (MA/MS) degree preferred in an associated discipline or equivalent experience.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Expert mastery of criminal law, constitutional law, and law enforcement authorities, including criminal investigative principles, use of force, Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, evidence, and extraterritorial authorities, to provide authoritative legal guidance and training.
• Comprehensive knowledge of DS investigative and protective operations, including passport and visa fraud, extraterritorial criminal investigations, protection‑related investigations, and interagency law enforcement coordination.
• Advanced ability to interpret and apply complex statutes, regulations, and case law to law enforcement and security operations while preserving constitutional rights and supporting effective courtroom presentations.
• Thorough understanding of DS mission, organization, and global law enforcement environment, and of bureau goals, policies, and priorities, to design and manage legal training programs aligned with operational needs.
• Strong legal research, instructional, and communication skills, including the ability to develop comprehensive training materials, teach diverse audiences, conduct complex legal research, draft professional publications, and clearly convey complex legal concepts to non‑attorney audiences.
• Solid interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent writing and communications skills.
• Ability to advise on organizational performance, strategic planning, and interact with high-level government officials.
• Instructor experience preferred.

Security Clearance

Must be a U.S. citizen and possess or be able to obtain/maintain a SECRET clearance.

Drug Free Workplace

All Native Group is a Drug Free Workplace. It is our policy that all new hires must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. In addition, all employees are subject to random drug screens throughout the term of their employment with All Native Group.

About Ho-Chunk, Inc. & All Native Group

Ho-Chunk, Inc.is an award-winning economic development corporation of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. Our mission is to provide long-term economic development for the Winnebago Tribe and job opportunities for Tribal members.

HCIMSis a company within All Native Group, a network of small businesses that support the critical missions of various U.S. Government customers. Our capabilities include telecommunications, health, logistics, specialized training, professional services, and IT solutions. Since earning our first federal contract in 2004, we have continued to grow and diversify our services while maintaining a strong commitment to excellence. As a tribally owned organization, All Native Group operates multiple subsidiary businesses, providing clients with the advantages of working with a small business while leveraging the resources and expertise of a larger, established company.

Our work is guided by our coreNATIVEvalues:

• Native American Owned & Proud– Serving the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska.
• Accountable– To always do what’s right.
• Team-Focused– For inclusive progress.
• Innovative– In creating solutions.
• Visionary– In our purpose and direction.
• Excellence – Through learning and performance.

AAP/EEO Statement

All Native Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. However, preference may be extended to persons of Indian descent in accordance with applicable laws.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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