OSINT Specialized Tradecraft and Training Development Specialist
About the role
BAE Systems is seeking a highly experienced Tradecraft and Training Development Specialist to be part of our OSINT team with our customer. The ideal candidate will lead the OSINT Specialized Tradecraft and Training Development Support Team to conduct training needs assessments, identify gaps in the current knowledge and skills of employees and manage recommended training programs tailored to address emerging Open-Source challenges and opportunities. Responsible for overseeing and managing the development, delivery, and improvement of training programs related to Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) collection techniques, methodologies, and best practices. This role requires strong attention to detail, superior writing skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
Responsibilities
- Curriculum development: Designing and updating comprehensive OSINT training programs based on current intelligence needs, emerging technologies, and industry standards, and understand the ADDIE and SAM processes.
- Instructor training: Coaching and mentoring other trainers to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality OSINT training.
- Training delivery: Leading classroom sessions, workshops, and online courses covering various aspects of OSINT, such as social media analysis, data mining, image analysis, and geolocation.
- Assessment and evaluation: Monitoring student progress, evaluating training effectiveness, and identifying areas for improvement.
- Subject matter expertise: Staying updated on the latest OSINT tools, techniques, and legal considerations to incorporate relevant knowledge into training materials.
- Collaboration: Working with other intelligence teams, security departments, and stakeholders to identify training needs and align curriculum with organizational goals.
- Instruct collection and exploitation of Publicly Available Information (PAI) via use of OSINT tools; exploitation of social media and public accessible databases; gathering, synthesis, and analysis of open source intelligence information in support of agency objectives and intelligence requirements; how to Respond to Requests for Information.
- Provide support to operational planning, technical papers, and other tasks as directed by customer.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in a related area and a minimum of 12 years of conducting training instruction, curriculum development, and All-Source/OSINT experience, with a portion of the experience within the last 2 years. Can be substituted with 17 years of experience.
- Experience utilizing Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) OSINT tools.
- Demonstrated experience in a field related to OSINT research, collection management, or analysis or the exploitation of OSINT, PAI, or social media.
- Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility and CI Polygraph.
Preferred Qualifications
- Graduate of OSINT certification courses (e.g. DIA Basic OSINT Tradecraft Course, Army OSINT Basic Course or Army OS301/OS302).
- Three years of experience working in the intelligence field for the U.S. Army or Joint Commands.
- Experience in Open Source Support to Cyber Operations, Information Operations, or Special Operations.
- Experience conducting intelligence analytical support for the DoD.
Pay
Full-Time Salary Range: $118,095 - $200,762. This range is based on market pay structures; individual salaries are determined by business considerations, local market conditions, internal equity, and candidate qualifications such as skills, education, and experience.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Health savings accounts
- 401(k) savings plan
- Disability coverage
- Life and accident insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Legal plan
- Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Paid parental, military, bereavement, and applicable federal and state sick leave
- Company recognition program with monetary or non-monetary awards
- Other incentives based on position level and/or job specifics