SR CI Instructor; Collections

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Dark Star Intelligence seeks an experienced Joint Military Counterintelligence Collection Course (JMCCC) Instructor to support the Joint Counterintelligence Training Academy (JCITA). The instructor will deliver mission‑focused instruction to prepare Counterintelligence (CI) Agents to independently plan and execute CI collection operations targeting DoD activities.

• Deliver classroom and practical instruction for the JMCCC
• Train CI professionals to plan, execute, and assess CI collection operations
• Develop and facilitate operationally relevant practical exercises and scenario‑based training events
• Evaluate student performance through assessments, practical exercises, and feedback
• Provide mentorship and guidance on CI tradecraft, operational planning, and source handling techniques
• Support curriculum updates and instructional improvements ensuring alignment with current mission requirements and tradecraft standards
• Coordinate with government leadership, instructors, and operational SMEs to maintain course quality and effectiveness
• Support mobile training requirements and travel within the NCR as needed
• Maintain compliance with JCITA instructional standards and COE accreditation requirements

• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience conducting, supervising, or instructing CI or HUMINT collection activities
• Operational experience conducting the full CI collection operational cycle
• Strong understanding of counterintelligence collection methodologies, operational planning, and source handling techniques
• Experience supporting high‑tempo operational or training environments
• Experience as a Senior Source Handler, Team Chief, or Operations Officer
• Prior instructor or curriculum development experience within the Intelligence Community or DoD training environments
• Experience conducting or supporting Level II Military Counterintelligence Collection (MCC) operations
• Master’s degree (MA/MS) required
• Graduate of an accredited Counterintelligence Special Agent credentialing school required
• Completion of one or more of the following JCITA source handling courses required:
  • Military Counterintelligence Collection (MCC) Course
  • Advanced CI Collection Course (ACICC)
  • Joint Military Counterintelligence Collection Course (JMCCC)
• Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance required
• Eligible for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access with polygraph eligibility or willingness to complete a polygraph examination

Final compensation will be based on responsibilities, education, experience, skill set, internal equity, market conditions, and applicable laws. Dark Star Intelligence offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee well‑being and long‑term success.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan options
• Professional development and training opportunities

Dark Star Intelligence participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees in accordance with applicable law.

Dark Star 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.

Dark Star Intelligence is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.