Counterintelligence (CI) Instructor
About this role
Description
The Joint Counterintelligence Training Activity (JCITA) is a Department of War joint training organization. JCITA serves as the DoW’s central authority for standardized counterintelligence (CI) training, education, and professional development across the military services, combatant commands, and select interagency partners. Its mission is to develop, deliver, and sustain joint CI training programs that prepare military, civilian, and contractor personnel to detect, deter, and defeat foreign intelligence threats targeting U.S. forces, operations, technologies, and national security interests.
JCITA designs and executes advanced, and specialized CI courses covering areas such as counterespionage, insider threat detection, CI collections and investigations, counterintelligence support to operations, offensive and defensive CI methodologies, cyber-enabled threats, and analytic tradecraft. The organization ensures training standardization across the joint force while integrates real-world threat intelligence into curriculum, and maintains alignment with DoW doctrine, policy, and operational priorities.
Requirements
- Qualified candidates must be graduates of an accredited CI Special Agent credentialing school
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Minimum 8+ years of operational intelligence, CI, or HUMINT experience
- Experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community operational environments
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting DIA, INSCOM, SOCOM, or other IC organizations
- Operational deployment experience
- Curriculum development experience
- Experience supporting field exercises and scenario-based operational training
- Advanced operational tradecraft certifications or instructor certifications
Who We Are
DarkStar Intelligence delivers mission-critical support to national security operations across intelligence, cybersecurity, technology, and operational support domains. We partner with government customers to strengthen decision advantage, enhance operational readiness, and advance mission success in complex and evolving threat environments.
Why Work at DarkStar?
At DarkStar Intelligence, you’ll contribute directly to high-impact national security missions while growing your professional capabilities in a collaborative, performance-driven environment. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for continuous development within a mission-focused team culture.
ADA Accommodations Statement
DarkStar Intelligence is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
DarkStar Intelligence is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.
E-Verify Participation
DarkStar Intelligence participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees in accordance with applicable law.
Company at a glance
DarkStar Intelligence is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) delivering advanced intelligence solutions to government and private sectors. Our clients include the DoD, U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, NSA, and SOCOM.
We specialize in
🔹 Intelligence Operations & Targeting Support
🔹 Collection Management & All-Source Analysis
🔹 Open Source / Social Media Exploitation
🔹 Intelligence Tradecraft Training
🔹 Cybersecurity & Engineering Services
Our Core 4 values—Humility, Passion, Agility, and Ownership—guide everything we do.
With ISO 9001:2015, ISO 20000, and ISO 27001 certifications, we deliver best-value, low-risk solutions through subject matter expertise and mission-focused execution.
Top Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Continuous Development Opportunities
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