DarkStar Intelligence · 3 months ago
Junior HUMINT Instructor
DarkStar Intelligence is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business committed to advancing national security through mission support and tradecraft development. They are seeking a Junior HUMINT Instructor to develop and deliver training in HUMINT disciplines, ensuring instruction meets operational and policy standards for the Defense Intelligence Agency.
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Responsibilities
Design, develop, and deliver instruction across HUMINT disciplines including Collection Management, Targeting, and Enabling tradecraft
Provide classroom, seminar, and scenario-based training consistent with DIA HUMINT curriculum objectives
Ensure instructional materials remain current with HUMINT operational practices, legal authorities, and DoD/IC policy changes
Instruct students on the application of HUMINT methodologies, analytical processes, and operational tradecraft under Title 10 and Title 50 authorities
Deliver training on HUMINT Collection Management principles, including mission authorities, dissemination control, reporting standards, and quality assurance
Provide instruction on HUMINT Targeting analysis — including pattern-of-life, social network, and human factors analysis — and its operational application
Lead training on HUMINT Enabling topics, including operational support functions, collection requirements management, and interagency coordination
Administer and evaluate student performance using established course standards and provide feedback to improve learning outcomes
Collaborate with DIA guest lecturers and staff to ensure cohesive, high-quality instruction across all training modules
Qualification
Required
Active TS/SCI clearance
Minimum of four (4) years of applied experience in HUMINT operations, including one or more of the following areas: Collection Management, Targeting, or HUMINT Enabling
Graduate of a recognized IC-level HUMINT course such as: HUMINT Collection Operations Manager Course (HCOM), HUMINT Collection Management Officer (HCMO) or HUMINT Collection Managers Course (HCMC), Operational HUMINT Targeting Course (OHTC), Defense Overt Source Operations Course (DOSOC), Defense Strategic Debriefing Course (DSDC), Source Operations Course (SOC), Advanced Source Operations Course (ASOC), or equivalent IC/DoD school
Proficiency in DoD HUMINT and CI policies, legal authorities, functional processes, and related IT systems
Preferred
Counterintelligence Polygraph
Instructional or mentoring experience within a HUMINT or CI operational training environment
Previous experience supporting DIA, a Combatant Command J2X, or other IC HUMINT organization
Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to adapt instructional methods for diverse audiences
Experience conducting training needs assessments, course development, and evaluation of student performance
Benefits
Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision plans
Income Protection: Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability
Retirement Planning: 401(k) plan with employer contributions
Work-Life Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and legal services
Paid Leave: Generous PTO, 11 paid federal holidays, and one floating holiday
Legal & Identity Protection: LegalShield and IDShield
Additional Insurance: Whole life, accident, and critical care coverage