Technical Instructor SME – Technical Surveillance

Nightwing is seeking to hire a cleared Full‑time Technical Instructor SME – Technical Surveillance in support of a DoD contract providing technical equipment training and support for DoD elements. Duty location:
Fort Washington, Maryland.

Travel:
Position will require travel to CONUS and OCONUS non‑hazardous locations.

• Teach, mentor, and advise senior military personnel on technical capabilities and employment Techniques, Tactics, and Procedures (TTPs).
• Assist in the development and implementation of course curriculum and Concepts of Operations (CONOPs).
• Provide training as needed on specialized technical equipment.
• Design and deliver technical training to students at novice, apprentice, journeyman, and master levels in courses that vary in complexity, duration, and frequency.

• Active TS/SCI clearance (ability to obtain Full Scope Polygraph).
• Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Experience with technical information collection equipment supporting War on Terrorism objectives.
• Ability to conduct and document site surveys, Operations Security (OPSEC) planning and execution, and evaluate building construction techniques.
• Surveillance photography including low‑light exposures and long‑lens operations (800 mm or more).
• Photo and video production software (Photoshop / Premiere) experience.
• Operating audio systems, recorders, transmitters and microphones.
• Installing covert audio and/or video systems.
• Configuring digital video recorders and video transmission systems.
• Operating video systems, recorders and transmitters.
• Utilizing GPS and radio frequency tracking systems.
• Installing covert surveillance devices in vehicles.
• Locking systems, lock picking, manipulation and bypass techniques.
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in Education and Training (or related) considered in lieu of teaching experience.
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Physical Science, or Physics considered in lieu of Technical Surveillance or TSCM experience.
• Five or more years of similar, relevant experience.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills.
• Excellent leadership skills and the ability to effectively interact and communicate with management, customers, and employees.

• Minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience with a University Degree or equivalent; alternatively an advanced degree with at least 3 years of experience.
• Active and transferable U.S. government‑issued security clearance required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship required (as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance).

Salary range: $77,000–$163,000, commensurate with qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated expertise.

Benefits include medical, vision and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, PTO, holidays, and additional insurances.

Nightwing is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.