Counterintelligence (CI) Instructor

DarkStar Intelligence LLC.; Virginia; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development

Job summary

DarkStar Intelligence LLC seeks seasoned CI instructors to design, develop, and deliver advanced counterintelligence training for military and government personnel. You will contribute to curriculum development, scenario-based exercises, and continuous improvement of training programs in collaboration with national security partners.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in operational intelligence or HUMINT, possess accredited CI credentials, and hold DoD/IC environment experience. U.S.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate 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
• Experience supporting field exercises and scenario-based operational training
• Advanced operational tradecraft certifications or instructor certifications

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver advanced CI training programs for DoD and IC personnel.
• Support curriculum integration, exercise development, and threat intelligence enrichment for training courses.

Skills

CI experience

HUMINT

Curriculum development

Instructor/training

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 integrates 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

Who We Are

DarkStar Intelligence delivers mission-critical support to national security operations across intelligence, cybersecurity, technology, and operational support domains. We partner with government customers to strengthen decision advantage, enhance operational readiness, and advance mission success in complex and evolving threat environments.

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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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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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