Spanish Cryptologic Language Analyst (CLA) Training Developer with Security Clearance

DarkStar Intelligence; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

DarkStar Intelligence seeks a Spanish Cryptologic Language Analyst (CLA) Training Developer to design, develop, and deliver cryptologic training programs aligned with NSA/CSS and DoD standards. You will prepare future SIGINT language analysts through hands-on, scenario-based, and blended learning techniques, ensuring materials reflect operational duties and mission needs.

You will coordinate with instructors, government personnel, and contractor teams to create domain-specific content, using

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Full-Scope Polygraph eligibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in Language/Area Studies/ISD/Intelligence or 9 years of relevant experience.
• One year of ISD experience with web-based tools (e.g., Centra, Blackboard, Questionmark, SumTotal).
• Native-level Spanish with ILR 4 and English ILR 2; or native English with ILR 2+ in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Clarify and document operational training requirements and objectives.
• Prioritize training development needs with stakeholders.
• Source authentic Spanish language content from classified and unclassified resources.
• Develop materials for transcription, translation, and analysis of exercises.
• Collaborate with instructors and government/contractor teams to produce content.
• Create blended learning experiences using Audacity and Creative Suite.
• Design practical evaluations to measure mastery of objectives.
• Recommend tools to enhance training effectiveness.

Skills

Spanish language proficiency

Training development

Adult learning

eLearning platforms

Blended learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Language/Area Studies/ISD/Intelligence

9 years of experience in lieu of degree

ISD experience with web-based tools

ILR Spanish level 4, English level 2

Native-level Spanish or native English with high Spanish

Tools

Audacity

Adobe Creative Suite

Adobe Premiere

Centra

Blackboard

Questionmark

SumTotal

Job description

SPANISH CRYPTOLOGIC LANGUAGE ANALYST (CLA) TRAINING DEVELOPER

Location: Goodfellow Air Force Base, San Angelo, Texas. Type: Full-Time. Clearance: TS/SCI with ability to obtain Full-Scope Polygraph (CI Poly or CCA accepted).

DarkStar Intelligence is seeking a Spanish Cryptologic Language Analyst (CLA) Training Developer to design, develop, and deliver cryptologic training programs aligned with NSA/CSS and DoD standards. This role focuses on preparing future SIGINT language analysts through hands-on, scenario-based, and blended learning techniques. In this role, you will ensure training materials accurately reflect operational duties and enable mission success. U.S. citizenship is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Clarify and document operational requirements, training objectives, and material scope.
• Prioritize requirements for training development in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Conduct research using classified and unclassified resources to source authentic Spanish language content.
• Develop training materials covering transcription, translation, and analysis of operational exercises.
• Collaborate with instructors, government personnel, and contractor teams to produce domain-specific training content.
• Utilize tools such as Audacity, Adobe Creative Suite, and Adobe Premier to create blended learning experiences.
• Design and implement practical evaluations to measure student mastery of objectives.
• Recommend tools and applications to enhance training effectiveness.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with Full-Scope Polygraph eligibility (CI Poly or CCA accepted while awaiting FS adjudication).
• Bachelor’s degree in Language, Area Studies, Education, Instructional Systems Design (ISD), Intelligence, or related field; OR four (4) additional years of relevant practical experience in lieu of degree (for a total of nine years of experience).
• One year of ISD experience within the last four years, including synchronous/asynchronous methods and adult instruction using web-based tools (e.g., Centra, Blackboard, Questionmark, SumTotal).
• Native-level proficiency and minimum ILR level 4 in Spanish reading, listening, and speaking, with ILR level 2 in English; OR native English proficiency with ILR level 2+ in Spanish reading and listening (proficiency documented within the last five years).
• Five years of experience as a language analyst, including three years in SIGINT/IC roles, and at least one year of experience developing or updating training materials in line with ISD principles.

Desired Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency with training technologies and eLearning platforms.
• Experience with blended learning and immersive training design for linguists.
• Prior NSA, DoD, or Intelligence Community training development experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in SIGINT operations and mission readiness training.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $75,000 - $78,000 annually. The listed pay range is i