Senior CI Instructor - Operations

DarkStar Intelligence LLC.; Virginia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DarkStar Intelligence LLC is seeking a Senior CI Instructor – Operations to design, develop, and deliver advanced operational instruction for Intelligence Community and DoD personnel. The role focuses on practical exercises, mission-focused tradecraft, and mentorship in classified environments.

You will partner with government stakeholders and instructors to keep curricula current with evolving tradecraft and doctrine, while maintaining strict security and high instructional standards in both

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance required.
• Graduate of recognized IC or DoD operational training programs.
• Experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community operational environments.
• Prior instructor or training experience in intelligence operations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced CI/HUMINT instruction in alignment with mission requirements.
• Facilitate classroom instruction, practical exercises, and simulations.
• Develop and refine course materials, lesson plans, and content.
• Evaluate student performance and provide feedback and mentorship.
• Ensure training content aligns with current tradecraft and doctrine.
• Collaborate with government stakeholders and SMEs to enhance training.

Skills

Operational CI/HUMINT experience

Instructional delivery

Mentoring intelligence professionals

Operational planning & execution

Communication & analysis

Classified environment experience

Instructional material development

Education

Graduate of IC/DoD operational training programs

U.S. Citizenship required

Job 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

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.