Counterintelligence (CI) Instructor

DarkStar Intelligence; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Opportunities for continuous development

Job summary

DarkStar Intelligence, located in Virginia, seeks qualified candidates for a role within the Joint Counterintelligence Training Activity (JCITA). The ideal candidates will have a strong background in operational intelligence and CI, with at least 8 years of relevant experience.

At DarkStar, you will play a crucial role in national security while enjoying a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Minimum 8+ years of operational intelligence or CI experience.
• Experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community operational environments.

Skills

Operational intelligence

Counterintelligence (CI)

Human Intelligence (HUMINT)

Education

Graduates of an accredited CI Special Agent credentialing school

Job description

Description

The Joint Counterintelligence Training Activity (JCITA) is a Department of War joint training organization. JCITA serves as the DoW’s central authority for standardized counterintelligence (CI) training, education, and professional development across the military services, combatant commands, and select interagency partners. Its mission is to develop, deliver, and sustain joint CI training programs that prepare military, civilian, and contractor personnel to detect, deter, and defeat foreign intelligence threats targeting U.S. forces, operations, technologies, and national security interests.

JCITA designs and executes advanced, and specialized CI courses covering areas such as counterespionage, insider threat detection, CI collections and investigations, counterintelligence support to operations, offensive and defensive CI methodologies, cyber-enabled threats, and analytic tradecraft. The organization ensures training standardization across the joint force while integrating real‑world threat intelligence into curriculum, and maintains alignment with DoW doctrine, policy, and operational priorities.

Requirements

• Qualified candidates must be graduates of an accredited CI Special Agent credentialing school
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Minimum 8+ years of operational intelligence, CI, or HUMINT experience
• Experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community operational environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting DIA, INSCOM, SOCOM, or other IC organizations
• Operational deployment experience
• Curriculum development experience
• Experience supporting field exercises and scenario‑based operational training
• Advanced operational tradecraft certifications or instructor certifications

Why Work at DarkStar

At DarkStar Intelligence, you’ll contribute directly to high‑impact national security missions while growing your professional capabilities in a collaborative, performance‑driven environment. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for continuous development within a mission‑focused team culture.

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DarkStar Intelligence is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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