Senior CI Instructor - Operations

DarkStar Intelligence LLC; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DarkStar Intelligence LLC seeks a highly experienced Senior CI Instructor – Operations to design, develop, and deliver advanced CI/HUMINT training for Intelligence Community and DoD personnel. You will lead classroom and field exercise instruction, mentor students, and align materials with current tradecraft and doctrine in classified environments.

The role emphasizes operational credibility, strong instruction, and collaboration with government stakeholders to enhance training effectiveness

Qualifications

• :Extensive operational experience within Counterintelligence, HUMINT, or related intelligence disciplines.
• :Strong instructional presentation and facilitation skills.
• :Ability to mentor and develop intelligence professionals in classroom and operational settings.
• :Experience conducting operational planning, execution, and mission support activities.
• :Strong communication, analytical, and organizational abilities.
• :Ability to operate effectively within fast-paced classified environments.
• :Proficiency in developing instructional materials and operational exercises.

Responsibilities

• :Deliver operational CI/HUMINT instruction and training.
• :Develop and refine course materials and lesson plans.
• :Evaluate student performance and provide feedback.
• :Coordinate with government stakeholders and SMEs.
• :Support field exercises and scenario-based training.
• :Maintain compliance with security and instructional standards.
• :Assist in mission planning and training documentation.

Skills

CI/HUMINT ops

Instructional skills

Mentor/Coach

Operational planning

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Classified environment

Curriculum development

Education

IC/DoD training programs

Active TS/SCI clearance

U.S. Citizenship

8+ years in intelligence ops

DoD/IC ops experience

Instructor/training background

Job description

Description

DarkStar Intelligence is seeking a highly experienced Senior CI Instructor – Operations to support advanced operational training initiatives for Intelligence Community and Department of Defense personnel.
This role is ideal for an experienced counterintelligence or HUMINT professional with deep operational expertise and a passion for developing the next generation of mission professionals. The selected candidate will support the design, development, and delivery of operational instruction, practical exercises, and mission-focused tradecraft training within classified environments.
The ideal candidate possesses strong instructional capabilities, operational credibility, and the ability to engage and mentor students in both classroom and field exercise settings.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver advanced operational instruction supporting CI and HUMINT mission requirements
• Facilitate classroom instruction, practical exercises, simulations, and operational role-play scenarios
• Support development and refinement of course materials, lesson plans, and instructional content
• Evaluate student performance and provide operational feedback and mentorship
• Ensure training content remains aligned with current operational tradecraft, doctrine, and mission requirements
• Collaborate with government stakeholders, instructors, and operational SMEs to enhance training effectiveness
• Support classified training events and field exercises as required
• Maintain compliance with all security, operational, and instructional standards

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver operationally relevant CI/HUMINT instruction
• Support curriculum modernization and training enhancement initiatives
• Conduct student evaluations and performance assessments
• Participate in scenario development and exercise execution
• Ensure instructional content reflects current intelligence community standards and operational practices
• Provide subject matter expertise during mission planning and training coordination activities
• Support training documentation, reporting, and after-action review processes
• Maintain operational security and compliance within classified environments

Requirements

Required Skills

• Extensive operational experience within Counterintelligence, HUMINT, or related intelligence disciplines
• Strong instructional presentation and facilitation skills
• Ability to mentor and develop intelligence professionals in classroom and operational settings
• Experience conducting operational planning, execution, and mission support activities
• Strong communication, analytical, and organizational abilities
• Ability to operate effectively within fast-paced classified environments
• Proficiency in developing instructional materials and operational exercises

Education & Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI Security Clearance required
• CI Polygraph preferred
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Minimum 8+ years of operational intelligence, CI, or HUMINT experience
• Experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community operational environments
• Prior instructor or training experience supporting intelligence operations
• Graduate of recognized IC or DoD operational training programs

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

Salary Range Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, certifications, clearance status, market data, contract requirements, and internal equity considerations.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

This position is performed primarily within secure government facilities and may require extended periods of sitting, standing, presenting instruction, or supporting field exercises. Occasional CONUS travel may be required in support of training missions.

ADA Accommodations Statement

DarkStar Intelligence is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable federal, state, and local laws. If you require accommodation during the application or employment process, please contact Human Resources.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

DarkStar Intelligence is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Security Notice

All applicants must be U.S. citizens and able to maintain eligibility for access to classified information in accordance with government security requirements.