TS/SCI Training Developer (ISD) for SIGINT

DarkStar Intelligence; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

PTO and holidays

401(k) retirement plan options

Professional development and training

Job summary

DarkStar Intelligence delivers mission‑critical support to national security operations across intelligence, cybersecurity, technology, and operational support domains. They seek an experienced Instructional Designer to translate requirements into training objectives and materials for SIGINT training, collaborating with government stakeholders to validate content and deliver effective instruction.

Active TS/SCI with Full‑Scope Polygraph is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Language, Area Studies, Education, Educational Technology, ISD, Intelligence, or related field; OR four additional years of applied experience in lieu of degree (total nine years).
• At least one year of Instructional Systems Design (ISD) experience within the last four years, including synchronous/asynchronous delivery and adult learning methodologies.
• Minimum of five (5) years of combined experience, including: Three (3) years as a SIGINT or IC Intelligence Analyst; One (1) year within the last six (6) years developing or updating training using ISD principles; Proficiency in eLearning platforms and training technologies.
• Experience designing assessments and hands‑on simulations for SIGINT training.
• Previous DoD or IC training development and delivery experience.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across agencies.

Responsibilities

• Translate operational requirements into clear training objectives and instructional materials.
• Research classified and unclassified sources to inform curriculum development.
• Develop task-based training materials for transcription, translation, and analysis exercises.
• Leverage tools such as Audacity, Adobe Creative Suite, and Adobe Premiere for blended learning.
• Collaborate with SIGINT SMEs and government stakeholders to refine and validate content.
• Create assessments and practical evaluations to measure student proficiency.
• Recommend technologies and applications to enhance instructional delivery.
• Coordinate closely with government and contractor instructors to meet program objectives.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Language, Area Studies, Education, Educational Technology, ISD, Intelligence, or related field

Nine years total experience in lieu of degree

Job description

DarkStar Intelligence delivers mission‑critical support to national security operations across intelligence, cybersecurity, technology, and operational support domains. They seek an experienced Instructional Designer to translate requirements into training objectives and materials for SIGINT training, collaborating with government stakeholders to validate content and deliver effective instruction.

Active TS/SCI with Full‑Scope Polygraph is required.