Senior Tradecraft Instructional Designer (TS/SCI)

DarkStar Intelligence LLC.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

DarkStar Intelligence is seeking a skilled tradecraft trainer to support ODNI/NCTC missions. The role focuses on delivering advanced CT training, developing analyst capabilities across identity intelligence, targeting, and all-source analysis, and ensuring course content remains aligned with IC standards.

You will work with SMEs, manage content updates, and incorporate real-world case studies to strengthen practical skills.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI CI poly clearance required.
• Demonstrated leadership in technical/management tasks.
• Experience directing large tasks with budgeting and staffing.
• Industry-recognized leader with domain knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Delivers tradecraft training to NCTC/DII personnel, building advanced analytic and operational skills in CT-specific tradecraft areas including identity intelligence, targeting, and all-source analysis.
• Facilitates tradecraft courses that develop analyst proficiency in source evaluation, analytic line development, collection management, and CT-specific methodologies.
• Coordinates with the Tradecraft Curriculum Manager to ensure training content is current, accurate, and aligned with IC analytic standards and NCTC tradecraft requirements.
• Incorporates real-world CT case studies and mission scenarios into tradecraft instruction to enhance practical skill development.
• Collects and analyzes learner feedback, providing recommendations to the Tradecraft Curriculum Manager for curriculum improvements.
• Coordinates with SMEs across NCTC mission divisions to ensure tradecraft content reflects current operational requirements and best practices.
• Supports the Tradecraft Reviewer in aligning tradecraft training with craft evaluation findings and improvement recommendations.

Skills

Tradecraft training

Analytic skills

Curriculum development

Leadership

Job description

DarkStar Intelligence is seeking a skilled tradecraft trainer to support ODNI/NCTC missions. The role focuses on delivering advanced CT training, developing analyst capabilities across identity intelligence, targeting, and all-source analysis, and ensuring course content remains aligned with IC standards.

You will work with SMEs, manage content updates, and incorporate real-world case studies to strengthen practical skills.