Distributed Common Ground System; DCGS Instructor

Description

Step into a mission where what you do truly matters!

At Leidos, innovation is at the heart of everything we do. Powered by a team as diverse as it is talented, we’re driven by a shared passion for delivering bold solutions that fuel our customers’ success. We believe in empowering our people, giving back to our communities, and leading with sustainability. Every action we take is grounded in integrity and a steadfast commitment to doing what’s right—for our customers, our teams, and the world around us.

Our Mission, Vision, and Values aren’t just words—they’re the compass guiding our journey toward a brighter future.

Leidos is on the hunt for a Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS) Instructor to support the 480 ISRW at Joint Base Langley‑Eustis in Hampton, VA. This is a great opportunity to bring your expertise to a mission‑focused team operating at the forefront of Air Force intelligence training. Candidates must currently possess an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance.

• Assists in providing instructional support services that will allow the 480 ISRW to achieve its mission while integrating evolving courseware design methodologies and information technologies to remain in sync with the Distributed Common Ground System’s evolving concept of operations and utilization of Analysis and Exploitation Teams (AET).
• Provide in‑residence academic classroom instruction; administer performance tests, written tests, special instructional assistance, and hands‑on application /lab instruction; conduct appraisals, simulation/exercise events, student feedback surveys, and student training status updates.
• Share knowledge regarding DCGS products and use of instructional methods to provide the student‑base the most realistic and relevant training.
• Provide course content and scenario development expertise to create an operationally relevant active learning environment.
• Possess knowledge of Learning Management System (LMS) technologies and/or training assessment/evaluation systems.
• Provide white cell coordination and technical support to Capstone exercises and performance checks.
• Provide detailed Quality Assurance reviews of courseware content.

• At least 4+ years of relevant experience;
  Bachelor’s degree or additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Active DoD TS/SCI security clearance.
• Worked with the Air Force Distributed Common Ground System and familiar with mission‑related analytical tools (e.g. Thresher, Chat Surfer, ISpy, Snapglass, FADE/MIST).
• Experience with all source intelligence in support of operations.
• Experience with ISR operations and multi‑intelligence processing, exploitation, and dissemination.
• Intelligence analysis experience with structured analytic techniques and critical thinking.
• Understanding of ICDs.
• Understanding of intelligence processes and organizational responsibilities within the AF and the Intelligence Community.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and oral communication skills, including ability to communicate detailed technical information to peers and non‑technical management staff as needed.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

• Air Force instructor certification.
• Experience working within an AET.
• Understanding of instructional Systems Design (ISD) strategies and authoring tools.
• Scenario Development; exercise planning and execution.

Pay Range: $65,650.00 – $. The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, and Retirement. More details are available at

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.