Chinese Cryptologic Training Architect | ISD & SIGINT

DarkStar Intelligence LLC.; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

PTO and holidays

401(k) retirement plan options

Professional development and training

Job summary

DarkStar Intelligence is seeking a Chinese Cryptologic Language Analyst (CLA) Training Developer to design, develop, and deliver cryptologic training programs aligned with NSA/CSS and DoD standards. This role focuses on preparing future SIGINT language analysts through hands-on, scenario-based, and blended learning techniques. In this role, you will ensure training materials accurately reflect operational duties and enable mission success.

U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Language, Area Studies, Education, ISD, Intelligence, or related field; OR 9 years of related experience.
• 1 year ISD experience with synchronous/asynchronous methods and web-based tools.
• Native-level Chinese with ILR 4 in reading/listening; ILR 2 in English; OR native English with ILR 2+ in Chinese.
• Five years as language analyst, including 3 years in SIGINT/IC, plus one year developing ISD materials.

Responsibilities

• Clarify and document operational training requirements and objectives.
• Prioritize training development with stakeholders.
• Source authentic Chinese content from classified/unclassified resources.
• Develop training materials: transcription, translation, analysis.
• Collaborate with instructors and government/contractor teams.
• Create blended learning using Audacity and Adobe tools.
• Design practical evaluations to measure mastery.
• Recommend tools to enhance training effectiveness.

Skills

Chinese language proficiency

SIGINT/IC experience

Instructional design

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 9 years related experience

Tools

Audacity

Adobe Creative Suite

Adobe Premiere Pro

Centra

Blackboard

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Job description

DarkStar Intelligence is seeking a Chinese Cryptologic Language Analyst (CLA) Training Developer to design, develop, and deliver cryptologic training programs aligned with NSA/CSS and DoD standards. This role focuses on preparing future SIGINT language analysts through hands-on, scenario-based, and blended learning techniques. In this role, you will ensure training materials accurately reflect operational duties and enable mission success.

U.S. citizenship is required.