(Part-Time): Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Curriculum Development & Training

Hoplite Group; United States; Remote; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Hoplite Group seeks a part-time OSINT Curriculum Development & Training SME with a U.S. Secret clearance to support a government program. You will translate complex OSINT concepts into teachable content and mentor partner-nation faculty through curriculum development.

The role requires hands-on OSINT expertise, instructional design experience, and the ability to validate materials against NATO and U.S.-aligned standards. Remote CONUS work with periodic OCONUS travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-7 years dedicated OSINT experience in intelligence, law enforcement, cybersecurity, military, or national security contexts.
• Proficiency with OSINT tools, techniques, and methodologies, including advanced search and GEOINT from open sources.
• Experience designing, developing, or contributing to technical or intelligence training curricula.
• Experience applying the ADDIE model to curriculum development.
• Ability to translate OSINT concepts into clear, teachable content for training programs.
• Experience building OSINT training, including validation and pilot courses.
• Prior experience in military, Intelligence Community, law enforcement, or security environments.
• Familiarity with NATO and/or U.S. standards for intelligence/training.
• Experience collaborating with U.S. and international stakeholders using in-person and virtual facilitation.
• U.S. citizen with an active U.S. Department of War Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Translate complex OSINT concepts into clear, teachable training materials.
• Advise and mentor partner-nation faculty throughout curriculum development.
• Support multi-phase OSINT curriculum development and delivery for a government program.
• Validate course materials for operational relevance and NATO/U.S.-aligned standards.

Skills

OSINT expertise

Curriculum development

Instructional design

ADDIE model

Training delivery

Stakeholder collaboration

Mentoring faculty

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Intelligence Studies, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, National Security, or related

Military Instructor certification

Formal OSINT training (e.g., GIAC GOSI, SANS SEC497)

Tools

OSINT tools

Job description

Opportunity (Part-Time): Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Curriculum Development & Training Subject Matter Expert (SME) - U.S. Citizen with Secret Clearance

Bottom Line Up Front: Hoplite Group is seeking a U.S. Secret clearance, experienced OSINT Curriculum Development & Training SME to support a multi-phase curriculum development effort for a U.S. Government program building capacity for a partner nation. This role requires both hands-on OSINT expertise and demonstrated instructional/curriculum development experience. This role will focus exclusively on OSINT expertise advising on curriculum content, validating course materials for the U.S. government project, and mentoring faculty to ensure training is operationally relevant and meets NATO and U.S.-aligned standards.

Location: Remote support (CONUS) and periodic OCONUS travel for in-person partner-nation engagements as part of a U.S. Government team.

Level of Effort: Approximately 30-40 hours/month during non-travel months; 80-100 hours/month during engagement months.

Travel: Periodic OCONUS engagements; next engagement scheduled for September 2026.

Availability: Immediate.

Objective: Provide expert-level OSINT and curriculum-development support to the continued development and delivery of a comprehensive OSINT training program for a U.S. government program supporting a partner nation. The SME will translate complex OSINT concepts into clear, teachable material while advising and mentoring partner-nation faculty throughout the curriculum-development process.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5-7 years of dedicated experience collecting, analyzing, and reporting open-source information in an intelligence, law enforcement, cybersecurity, military, or national security context.
• Proven proficiency with OSINT tools, techniques, and methodologies, including advanced search, GEOINT from open sources, Dark/Deep Web research, data analysis, OPSEC, and attribution management.
• Demonstrated experience designing, developing, or significantly contributing to technical or intelligence-related training curricula.
• Experience applying the Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, and Evaluate (ADDIE) model to curriculum development.
• Experience translating complex OSINT concepts and tradecraft into clear, teachable, and actionable instructional content.
• Experience developing individual and collective OSINT training, including curriculum development, review and validation, pilot-course advising, and improvement recommendations.
• Prior experience in a military, Intelligence Community, law enforcement, or security-agency environment.
• Familiarity with NATO and/or U.S. standards for intelligence and training.
• Experience working collaboratively with U.S. and international stakeholders using in-person and virtual facilitation techniques and tools.
• U.S. citizen with an active U.S. Department of War Secret security clearance.

Certifications & Education:

• Qualification as a Military Instructor or equivalent instructor certification.
• Relevant OSINT certifications or formal training (e.g., GIAC GOSI, SANS SEC497, or equivalent military/government OSINT courses) desired.
• Bachelor’s degree in Intelligence Studies, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, National Security, or a related field desired.
• Previous advisory or training experience within the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility.