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Cultural SME Geopolitical Analyst MCUCDET

Hatalom


Job Location:

Quantico, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 26 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Cultural SME/GeopoliticalAnalyst

Marine Corps University (MCU) / College of Distance Education and Training (CDET)

Location:Quantico VA

Employment Type:Full-Time

Security Clearance:Secret (Tier 3)

This position is contingent upon contract award.



HatalomCorporation is seeking a Cultural SME / Geopolitical Analyst to support Marine Corps University (MCU) and Education Command (EDCOM). This position provides subject matterexpertiseand analytical support on regional and global cultural social military and geopolitical issues with emphasis on China Russia Energy Women Peace and Security (WPS) and related cultural topics. The analyst supports research education planning and decision-making throughtimelyanalysis and development of educationalproducts. Thisposition is contingent upon contract award.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provide expert analysis on cultural social military and political factors highlighting key trends and potential implications.
  • Develop briefing materials and reports on cultural dynamics and strategic interests to inform organizational initiatives and decision-making.
  • Conduct research on historical and contemporary cultural issues summarizing key insights for stakeholders.
  • Support the development of educational and training materials focused on regional cultural awareness and geopolitical dynamics.
  • Deliver presentations and briefings to staff on cultural norms societal trends and potential risks or opportunities.
  • Monitor and analyze media government publications and open-source materials to providetimelyupdates on cultural and geopolitical shifts.
  • Support scenario planning exercises byprovidingcultural insights to simulate responses and assess potential outcomes.
  • Identifycultural factors that mayimpactsecurity economic interests and diplomatic relations.
  • Provide analysis on cultural and societal issues including the effects of policies and trends on regional stability and cooperation.
  • Support organizational understanding of cultural risks and mitigation strategies through research and analysis.
  • Stay informed of emerging cultural and geopolitical developments to ensure current and relevant subject matterexpertise.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in International Relations Political Science Regional Studies Intelligence Studies Anthropology History or a related field.
  • Experience conducting research and analysis on geopolitical cultural or regional security issues.
  • Strong analytical writing briefing and presentation skills.
  • Experience using open-source research and analytical methodologies.
  • Active Secret (Tier 3) Security Clearance or the ability to obtain one.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Regionalexpertisein China Russia Energy Security or WomenPeaceand Security (WPS).
  • Experience supporting the Department of Defense Marine Corps or Federal Government.
  • Experience supporting strategic planning military education or geopolitical analysis.



This document is not intended to cover orcontaina comprehensive listing of all job-related activities duties or responsibilities that arerequired ofthe employee. Due to the nature of the industry job tasks may be changed as necessary to meet the needs of the customer.

HatalomCorporation is an equal opportunity employer providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexualorientationgender identity national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws.


Required Experience:

IC