Senior Risk Assesments & Training Consultant SME IV 

Culmen International is hiring a Senior Risk Assesments & Training Consultant SME IV 

to support international efforts to counter the illicit trade of Materials Out of Regulatory Control (MORC). This role directly supports U.S. and international partners — including the Nuclear Smuggling Detection and Deterrence (NSDD) Program, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and the World Customs Organization (WCO) — through high‑level risk analysis, development of risk indicators, and delivery of specialized training modules.

Assessment & Analysis

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of MORC‑related illicit trade risks

• Review open‑source materials, after‑action reports, and historical case studies

• Engage with NSDD, CBP, and WCO subject matter experts to refine risk understanding

• Produce analytical summaries that inform risk indicator development

Risk Indicator Development

• Develop a specialized risk indicator product tailored to detecting MORC‑related illicit trade

• Ensure the product meets WCO Compendium standards and submission timelines

• Integrate intelligence, customs enforcement insights, and global smuggling trends

• Coordinate with NSDD and WCO stakeholders to validate accuracy and applicability

Training & Exercise Module Development

• Design and deliver training modules based on the MORC risk indicator product

• Develop tabletop exercises, scenario‑based drills, and practical application modules

• Coordinate with the NSDD Training, Workshop, and Exercise group

• Engage CBP and WCO experts to ensure training reflects real‑world operational needs

• Master’s degree in a relevant field (security studies, international affairs, customs enforcement, etc.)

• 25+ years of experience in the security field

• 25+ years of international customs and counter‑smuggling experience

• Demonstrated expertise in:

  • risk assessment

  • customs targeting

  • counter‑smuggling operations

  • international border security collaboration

• Ability to work with U.S. Government and international partners at senior levels

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Experience contributing to WCO Compendium products

• Prior collaboration with NSDD, CBP, or WCO

• Experience developing training curricula for international customs agencies

• Familiarity with nuclear smuggling detection, proliferation prevention, or MORC‑related enforcement

• Experience delivering workshops or exercises in international environments

Culmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security, strengthening homeland defense, advancing humanitarian missions, and optimizing government operations. With experience in over 150 countries, Culmen supports our clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments.

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