Deputy Assistant Director (Chief Academic Officer)

Arlington, VA · full time · Management

$115,055 – $209,600

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

This is an academic leadership role at the Defense Security Cooperation University where you would oversee educational programs, ensure accreditation compliance, guide faculty development, and advise senior defense officials on strategic academic matters. The position requires extensive experience in security cooperation, national security education, and higher education governance, plus a doctorate and substantial published scholarship.

Our summary, not Defense Security Cooperation Agency’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

What they ask for

Required

Terminal degree or doctorate from regionally or nationally accredited institution in social science or related discipline relevant to security cooperation
15 years of experience with security cooperation practice, training, or study
Experience in government, military, private sector, or academia delivering education on national security and foreign policy
2+ years contributing to academic governance and accreditation at a U.S. professional military education or higher education institution
2+ years leading institutions or advising senior executives on national security objectives in public, private, or academic sectors
Peer-reviewed publications and presentations at notable academic conferences demonstrating scholarship in area of expertise
Valid transcript or documentation of terminal degree