OSINT Instructor / Curriculum Development Specialist

Parsons Corporation; United States; Remote; USD 112,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking an OSINT Instructor and Curriculum Development Specialist to join our Federal Solutions team. This fully remote role supports virtual OSINT instruction and curriculum development for multiple courses, delivering live instruction and practical exercises.

You will design, maintain, and enhance curricula, assessments, and instructor guides, coordinate with experts, and evaluate student progress.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree with additional years of experience acceptable in lieu of degree.
• 8+ years of experience in OSINT or related fields.
• Experience delivering instruction and developing curricula.
• Ability to design content to meet defined learning objectives and operational training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver live virtual OSINT instruction for courses and specialty programs.
• Demonstrate OSINT tools, methods, and hands-on exercises.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance curricula, lesson plans, and assessments.
• Design scenario-based training content reflecting operational requirements.
• Support planning, execution, and evaluation of training exercises.

Skills

Top Secret/SCI clearance

Virtual instruction

Curriculum development

Learning objectives

Student assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree, or higher

Tools

LMS platforms

Job description

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for a talented OSINT Instructor / Curriculum Development Specialist to join our growing team!

This is a fully remote position supporting virtual OSINT instruction and curriculum development.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Deliver live virtual instruction for the OSINT Basic Course (OBC), OSINT Advanced Course (OAC), OS390, and other specialty courses, as qualified and assigned.
• Demonstrate OSINT collection, research, and analysis tools and methods through hands‑on practical exercises and scenario‑based instruction.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance OSINT curricula, lesson plans, instructor guides, student materials, presentations, practical exercises, and assessments.
• Design and develop scenario‑based training content and exercises that reflect operational requirements and emerging OSINT capabilities.
• Support the planning, preparation, execution, and evaluation of training exercises, including scenarios, supporting materials, and student assessments.
• Collaborate with course leads, instructors, and subject matter experts to translate mission requirements into learning objectives and effective instructional content.
• Assess student proficiency, provide constructive feedback, and maintain student progress and training records.
• Evaluate student performance, instructor feedback, and course outcomes to identify opportunities for curriculum improvement.
• Research emerging OSINT tools, data sources, and techniques for incorporation into advanced instruction and curriculum development.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring:

• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree, with additional years of experience able to count in lieu of a degree.
• 8+ years of experience, with additional education, training, and certifications able to count in lieu of a degree.
• Experience applying OSINT collection, research, or analysis methods to intelligence or operational requirements.
• Experience delivering instruction and developing curricula, lesson plans, practical exercises, and assessments.
• Experience developing or adapting instructional content to meet defined learning objectives and operational training requirements.
• Ability to engage students virtually and develop training materials using curriculum development applications, virtual classroom platforms, and learning management systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, organizational, and collaboration skills.

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring:

• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) or Intelligence Community (IC) training, particularly OBC, OAC, OS390, or comparable intelligence courses.
• Experience developing or delivering advanced OSINT training, including specialized collection techniques, tools, and analytical methodologies.
• Experience independently developing scenario‑based training, practical exercises, and instructional content.
• Familiarity with instructional systems design, adult learning principles, and eLearning development.
• Experience evaluating and improving training programs based on student performance, instructor feedback, and evolving mission requirements.

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Top Secret SCI security clearance is required for this position.This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close‑knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation’s most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best‑in‑class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—