SIGINT Equipment Trainer

Cherokee Federal; Wahiawa (HI); On-site; USD 99,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

Cherokee Federal is seeking a SIGINT Equipment Trainer to provide hands-on operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting training on SIGINT gear for military personnel and analysts. The role emphasizes developing training materials, delivering live instruction, and assessing trainee proficiency to ensure ready forces for intelligence operations.

The ideal candidate holds extensive Army Intelligence experience, has completed ABIC or equivalent, and possesses a Top Secret/SCI clearance with

Qualifications

• Graduate of the Army Basic Instructor Course (ABIC) or equivalent Intelligence Community instructor course (e.g., NGA College, NSA ADET).
• Comprehensive mission knowledge and skills for the SIGINT Equipment Trainer role.
• Ability to structure analysis from diverse reporting and perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction and scenario development support for intelligence personnel.
• Develop and revise SIGINT training materials and scenarios.
• Lead training sessions and assess trainee proficiency in SIGINT equipment use.
• Collaborate with teams to improve analytic methodologies and training effectiveness.

Skills

Army Basic Instructor Course

8+ years Army MI

Top Secret/SCI clearance

US Citizenship

Job description

Schofield Barracks, HI, United States (On-site)

Job Title:SIGINT Equipment Trainer

Job Code:ETL150

Location:Schofield Barracks, HI

Reports to:Program Director

FLSA Status:Exempt

Prepared Date:10/13/2026

A govt contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify.

This position requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a Counterintelligence polygraph. Candidates holding an active Top Secret/SCI clearance without the polygraph may be selected; the ability to obtain the required Counterintelligence polygraph is a condition of the position and will be completed as part of the hiring process.

Position Summary

Cherokee Strategic Edge is looking for a SIGINT (Signals Intelligence) Equipment Trainer. The ideal candidate would be responsible for providing training and instruction on the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of SIGINT equipment. They are experts in the field of SIGINT technology and possess a deep understanding of the equipment and its capabilities. Their primary role is to educate and train military personnel, intelligence analysts, or other relevant stakeholders in the effective utilization of SIGINT equipment for intelligence gathering and analysis purposes. They develop training materials, conduct hands‑on training sessions, and assess the proficiency of trainees. The SIGINT Equipment Trainer plays a crucial role in ensuring that personnel are skilled in operating and maximizing the potential of SIGINT equipment to support intelligence operations effectively.

Starting Salary Range for SIGINT Equipment Trainer:$99,000 – $101,601

Benefits That Set Us Apart

When considering your next opportunity, compensation is only part of the picture. We offer a benefits package designed to invest in your future and support your life outside of work.

Highlights

• Up to a 6% 401(k) company match to help you build long-term financial security
• Paid time off as part of our comprehensive benefits package, so you have the flexibility to rest, recharge, and enjoy what matters most
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus prescription drug coverage
• Basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Professional development, training, and certification support
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection

Because taking care of our employees isn’t just a promise, it’s part of who we are.

Benefits are subject to change and eligibility requirements apply.

Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities

Includes the following:

• Provides guidance in selecting, designing, and applying analytic methodologies.
• Uses argument evaluation and validated analytic methodologies to challenge differing perspectives.
• Provide instruction, instructional assistance, and appropriate scenario development support for intelligence personnel, teams, and units in support of SIGINT.
• Develop and revise SIGINT TSPs and familiarization and sustainment training, including individual to collective training materials and scenarios.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Graduate of the Army Basic Instructor Course (ABIC) or equivalent Intelligence Community instructor course (i.e., NGA College, NSA ADET, etc.).
• Comprehensive mission knowledge and skills that affirms completion of all developmental training and experiences for the SIGINT Equipment Trainer position.
• Demonstrates ability to structure analysis based on trends in reporting and a range of analytic perspectives from other analysts, organizations, and intelligence disciplines.
• Demonstrates ability to collaborate and work with other IC members on information sharing, driving collection, and addressing analytic disputes and conflict resolution.
• Minimum 8 years of Army Military Intelligence experience and experience related to the specific labor category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight and direction.
• Ability to develop concise, insightful, and comprehensive products for defense intelligence.
• Minimum 8 years of experience as a 35N, 352N; 3+ years tactical and 3+ years operational experience as an intelligence professional spanning MICO, BCT, DIV-Corps level echelons.
• Ability to communicate understanding from information that may be incomplete, indirect, highly complex, seemingly unrelated, and / or technically advanced.
• Demonstrates ability to lead teams in researching multifaceted or critical problems.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• This position requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a Counterintelligence polygraph. Candidates holding an active Top Secret/SCI clearance without the polygraph may be selected; the ability to obtain the required Counterintelligence polygraph is a condition of the position and will be completed as part of the hiring process.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; may occasionally require standing or moving about the office for extended periods.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Preferred Qualifications

Work is performed primarily in a climate-controlled environment.

Company Information

Behind every government mission stands skilled, mission-driven talent: people whose expertise and dedication turn complex challenges into successful outcomes. Cherokee Strategic Edge, part of Cherokee Federal, the federal contracting division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, is that team. We modernize aging systems, deliver care where it’s needed most, and keep missions supplied, staffed, and moving across defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies. For more than 60 federal clients, we take on the work others won’t, and deliver where it counts. If that’s the kind of work you’re looking for, you’ve found your team. Learn more at cherokee-federal.com.

Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

Legal Disclaimer:All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

In compliance with Hawaii’s Pay Transparency Law, the estimated salary range for this position is $99,000 – $101,601. Actual compensation may vary based on experience and qualifications.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Cherokee Federal is a federal contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA). As required by VEVRAA, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans. Protected veterans are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.

Cherokee Federal takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.

Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities or those with sincerely held religious beliefs. To request an accommodation in the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at careers@

Job Info

• Job Identification 44021
• Job Category Education, Training and Library