Established in 2004, Culmen International is committed to enhancing international security, strengthening homeland defense, optimizing government operations and providing humanitarian assistance around the world.  We provide technical and management expertise, develop innovative technology solutions, and deliver youth care services, logistics, training and language services worldwide.  With experience in over 126 countries, Culmen supports our clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments.

Culmen International LLC is seeking to hire a Senior Advisor on Institutional Reform for a future opportunity supporting a Department of State contract onsite in Kyiv, Ukraine.

The Senior Advisor on Institutional Reform plays a crucial role in supporting the United States government's capacity-building initiatives within the Security Sector Governance/Security Cooperation program. This position involves providing expert guidance to Partner Nations on institutional reform issues and identifying gaps in their security structures.

May include advising the Partner Nation to:

• Conduct thorough assessments to identify gaps and weaknesses in partner nations' existing security institutions.
• Assessment and Analysis - Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify inefficiencies, gaps, and areas for improvement within existing structures
• Collaborate with local authorities to develop and implement effective policies aimed at enhancing institutional efficiency and effectiveness in the security sector.
• Change Management - Collaborate with leadership to navigate and manage the change process, ensuring smooth transitions and minimizing disruptions.
• Policy Development - Formulate and implement policies that support institutional reform, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Monitoring and Evaluation -  Establish metrics and mechanisms to monitor the progress of institutional reforms, regularly assessing outcomes and adjusting strategies as needed.

• US Citizen
• Active Secret clearance
• Masters degree in cybersecurity and defense policy or similar fields 
• 10 years’ experience in defense policy
• O-5/GS-14 and above or industry equivalent
• Experience advising senior leaders in overseas positions
• Experience in Eastern European region

• Ukrainian/Russian (3/3)

• Local furnished housing to include utilities and high-speed internet
• Transportation accommodations
• Defense Base Act (DBA) insurance
• International SOS coverage
• One (1) R&R roundtrip flight per option year 

At Culmen International we are committed to creating, promoting, and sustaining a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our commitment to these values is unwavering across all our work around the world.  We include and celebrate employees of diverse races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, ethnicities, nationalities, socioeconomic statuses, languages, (dis)abilities, ages, and religious commitments. These differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our employees and clients. Culmen is an equal opportunity employer.