Technical Instructor

SOSi; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 68,432 - 83,639; Full time

Job summary

SOSi seeks a Technical Instructor to develop and deliver advanced instruction for DoD training audiences, focusing on ESRI ArcGIS, geospatial data analysis, OSINT methods, and data engineering. You will synchronize with the Training Coordinator, manage training events and post-event reporting, and maintain data tracking to support program visibility and planning.

Required TS/SCI clearance and a related degree or equivalent experience, plus hands-on experience with Jupyter Notebooks and API

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI Clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Intelligence Studies, Data Science, or related field, or five (5) years of equivalent experience.
• Expert-level knowledge in data engineering, geospatial analysis, and OSINT methodologies.
• Proficiency in developing training on Jupyter Notebooks, API integrations, metadata management, and structured data layer development.
• Familiarity with secure data environments, RBAC, and cataloging standards.
• Ability to create hands-on instructional content for technical users and coordinate with training leadership.
• Strong written and verbal communication to engage with US and partner nation personnel.
• Knowledge of OSINT, geospatial analysis, or intelligence tradecraft with ESRI ArcGIS and dashboard analytics.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced instruction for title 10/50 MIP and related training.
• Coordinate with Training Coordinator to align content with events.
• Maintain training data tracking and reporting under Government direction.
• Provide dashboard inputs and update dashboards within 5 business days after each training event.
• Document planning, delivery, and evaluation of each training program purchased, including travel coordination and logistics.
• Coordinate country clearances, travel, and liaison with Commands and embassies.
• Facilitate graduation ceremonies and document participant completion.
• Implement post-training assessments and collect performance metrics to refine future training iterations.
• Produce an annual training impact report detailing knowledge transfer and language feedback.
• Host remote training materials and track participant engagement with self-paced modules.
• Provide quarterly reports on remote training participation and knowledge retention.

Skills

OSINT methodologies

Geospatial analysis

Data engineering

Jupyter Notebooks

API integrations

Training delivery

RBAC & data governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years equivalent experience

Tools

ESRI ArcGIS

Jupyter Notebooks

Metadata management

Data layer development

Job description

Job Description

This position is contingent upon contract award

SOSi is seeking a Technical Instructor to support mission requirements for a structured approach to further develop, integrate, and sustain a scalable, federated data ecosystem that enhances interoperability, governance, and mission-driven analytics for a DoD customer. The primary objective of the program is to bridge the operational gaps between DoD, IC, interagency, and non-traditional international partners to enable real-time information sharing, dynamic data integration, and mission-tailored analytical capabilities.

Essential Job Duties

• Responsible for developing and delivering advanced instruction to an expanded title authority program training audience such as title 10/50 Military Intelligence Program (MIP) and in areas such as:
  • ESRI Software and Geospatial Data Analysis
  • API-based data integration and request workflows
  • Jupyter Notebook-based data engineering and geospatial data layer creation
  • Metadata tagging, data stewardship, and catalog integration
  • OSINT analysis techniques and structured reporting workflows
• Coordinates closely with the Training Coordinator to align technical content with approved training events and mission objectives.
• Develop and maintain a training data tracking and reporting capability, under the direction of the Government, to support program performance visibility and strategic planning.
• Provide dashboard inputs summarizing this data for Government approval on a bi-weekly basis (aligned with sprint reporting) and shall update the dashboard within 5 business days following the conclusion of each training event.
• Document the planning, delivery, and evaluation of each training program purchased, including travel coordination, curriculum verification, and on-site logistics. A post-execution summary report shall be submitted within 10 business days of event completion.
• Coordinate country clearances, travel arrangements, and liaison activities with sponsoring Commands, U.S. embassies, and partner nation representatives.
• Facilitate graduation ceremonies, ensuring proper documentation of participant completion and skill mastery.
• Implement post-training assessments and evaluations, gathering participant feedback and performance metrics to refine future training iterations.
• Provide a comprehensive training impact report, detailing the effectiveness of knowledge transfer, skill adoption rates, and recommendations for program enhancement.
• Administer post-training language satisfaction surveys to partner nation trainees, collecting quantitative and qualitative feedback on language accessibility, translation accuracy, and instructor communication.
• Compile and analyze feedback data quarterly, identifying trends, deficiencies, and areas for improvement in multilingual training delivery.
• Provide an annual report summarizing language feedback insights, corrective actions taken, and recommendations for improving multilingual training effectiveness.
• Host remote training materials, provide access to self-paced learning modules, and facilitate sessions.
• Track participant engagement in remote training materials.
• Provide a quarterly report on remote training participation, knowledge retention rates, and areas requiring further improvement.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Active TS/SCI Clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Intelligence Studies, Data Science, or a related field, or;
  • a minimum of five (5) years of equivalent experience in technical training, curriculum development, or applied instruction.
• Expert-level knowledge in data engineering, geospatial analysis, and open-source intelligence (OSINT) methodologies.
• Demonstrated proficiency in developing and delivering training on the use of Jupyter Notebooks, API integrations, metadata management, and structured data layer development.
• Familiarity with secure data environments, role-based access controls (RBAC), and cataloging standards is essential.
• Skilled in creating and adapting hands-on instructional content for technical users, including practical exercises that simulate real-world data processing, analysis, and visualization tasks.
• Ability to coordinate with the Training Coordinator to align delivery with broader training objectives and ensure content is responsive to Government-directed priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required to facilitate documentation, post-training support, and dynamic engagement with both U.S. and partner nation personnel.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of OSINT methodologies, geospatial data analysis, or intelligence tradecraft, with practical exposure to ESRI ArcGIS, dashboard analytics, Jupyter Notebooks, or other mission-relevant tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting interagency collaboration, training program evaluation, or working with international or partner-nation personnel is desirable but not required for baseline qualification.
• The position is suited for junior to mid-level professionals with strong instructional delivery skills and the ability to develop practical, scenario-based technical content.

Additional Information

Work Environment

• Normal office conditions.

Working at SOSi

All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.

Compensation

$76,036-$76,036 per year