NCU Instructor - NETA (2026-0207)

Acclaim Technical Services; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 153,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

Acclaim Technical Services, founded in 2000, is a leading language, operations, and technology services company supporting U.S. Federal agencies.

Our Defense & Homeland Security Division seeks an NCU Instructor- NETA with TS/SCI clearance to deliver mission-aligned training for analysts. The ideal candidate translates complex concepts into accessible instruction, enabling analysts to enhance operational effectiveness and develop deeper competencies in their mission areas.

Qualifications

• Proven experience instructing professionals in mission-driven environments.
• Deep understanding of analytical tradecraft and intelligence or operations workflows.
• Exceptional communication and facilitation skills.
• Adjunct Faculty certification preferred; 36+ months relevant experience in target technical areas.
• Current TS/SCI with polygraph clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver interactive training sessions aligned with evolving mission requirements.
• Facilitate learning that helps analysts reach new levels of insight and performance.
• Adapt instructional methods to suit diverse learner needs and skill levels.
• Provide hands-on tutoring to analysts in respective technical subject areas, including one-to-one training, seminars and virtual support.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and leadership to refine course content and training as needed.
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of mission areas and evolving analyst skill sets.

Skills

Instructional experience

Analytical tradecraft knowledge

Communication & facilitation

TS/SCI with polygraph

Education

Adjunct Faculty certification

Job description

Acclaim Technical Services,founded in 2000, is a leading language, operations, and technology services company supporting a wide range of U.S. Federal agencies. We are an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, which is uncommon within our business sector. We see this as a significant strength, and it shows: ATS is consistently ranked as a top workplace among DC area firms and continues to grow.

Our Defense & Homeland Security Division, based in Hanover, MD is seeking an NCU Instructor- NETA with current TS/SCI with polygraph to deliver engaging, mission-aligned training for analysts operating in critical environments. The ideal candidate will translate complex concepts into accessible, meaningful instruction that empowers analysts to enhance their operational effectiveness and develop deeper competencies within their mission areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver interactive training sessions aligned with evolving mission requirements.
• Facilitate learning that helps analysts reach new levels of insight and performance.
• Adapt instructional methods to suit diverse learner needs and skill levels.
• Provide hands-on tutoring to analysts in respective technical subject areas. This would include one-to-one training sessions, quarterly seminars and virtual training support to include resolving course content issues and student questions.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and leadership to refine course content and training as needed.
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of mission areas and evolving analyst skill sets.

Required Qualifications:

• Proven experience instructing or training professionals in mission-driven environments.
• Deep understanding of analytical tradecraft and intelligence or operations workflows.
• Exceptional communication and facilitation skills.
• A minimum of thirty-six (36) months relevant experience in the technical skill/area of expertise for which they are to provide training. (Network Architectures of land-line, cellular, and satellite telephony systems, Cell phone operating systems, Satellite communication systems, Computer -to-computer network communication, Target Research, Tool fundamentals and other analyst tools, Geolocation Analysis, Social network Analysis, Network Characterization, Reporting Policies, Technical Reports, Data Science, etc.). Adjunct Faculty certification is preferred.
• Current TS/SCI with polygraph clearance required.

Pay Range:

There are many factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employee owners value the flexibility at ATS that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, career growth, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad mix of exceptional benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families.

The target salary for this position is $180,000.00.

At ATS, you will be eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package such as:

• healthcare
• wellness
• financial
• retirement
• family support
• continuing education
• time off benefits

Learn more here Employee Resources.

SALARY TRANSPARANCY

There are many factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employee owners value the flexibility at ATS that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, career growth, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad mix of exceptional benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families.

At ATS, you will be eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package such as healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more at Employee Resources

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) STATEMENT

ATS is committed to a program of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, age, religion/creed, hairstyles and hair textures, handicap/disability, genetic information/history, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable law. We support the employment and advancement in employment of individuals with disabilities and of protected veterans, and we treat qualified individuals without discrimination on the basis of their physical or mental disability or veteran status.