Junior HUMINT Training Specialist

DarkStar Intelligence LLC.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 95,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

DarkStar Intelligence is seeking a Junior HUMINT Instructor to join the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) in Washington, D.C. The role focuses on developing and delivering training across HUMINT disciplines—Collection Management, Targeting, and Enabling—on a full-time, on-site basis. U.S.

citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance are required. You will work with DIA subject matter experts to ensure curriculum aligns with current operational standards, policies, and legal authorities.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance (Counterintelligence Polygraph preferred).
• Minimum of four years of applied HUMINT operations experience (Collection Management, Targeting, or Enabling).
• Graduate of IC-level HUMINT courses such as HCOM, HCMO/HCMC, OHTC, DOSOC, DSDC, SOC, ASOC, or equivalent.
• Proficiency in DoD HUMINT and CI policies, legal authorities, and related IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver instruction across HUMINT disciplines including Collection Management, Targeting, and Enabling tradecraft.
• Provide classroom, seminar, and scenario-based training aligned with DIA HUMINT curriculum objectives.
• Ensure instructional materials remain current with HUMINT practices, legal authorities, and policy changes.
• Instruct students on 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 QA.
• Provide instruction on HUMINT Targeting analysis and its operational applications.
• Lead training on HUMINT Enabling topics, including support functions and interagency coordination.
• Administer and evaluate student performance using course standards and provide feedback to improve learning outcomes.
• Collaborate with DIA guest lecturers and staff to ensure cohesive instruction across modules.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

HUMINT operations

Instructional design

DoD/IC policy knowledge

Job description

DarkStar Intelligence is seeking a Junior HUMINT Instructor to join the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) in Washington, D.C. The role focuses on developing and delivering training across HUMINT disciplines—Collection Management, Targeting, and Enabling—on a full-time, on-site basis. U.S.

citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance are required. You will work with DIA subject matter experts to ensure curriculum aligns with current operational standards, policies, and legal authorities.