OSINT Specialized Tradecraft and Training Development Specialist

BAE Systems•Reston, VA

6d•$118,095 - $200,762

About The Position

BAE Systems is seeking an experienced Tradecraft and Training Development Specialist to lead the OSINT Specialized Tradecraft and Training Development Support Team. The role conducts training needs assessments, identifies employee knowledge and skills gaps, and manages recommended training programs addressing emerging Open-Source challenges and opportunities. It oversees the development, delivery, and improvement of training on Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) collection techniques, methodologies, and best practices. The position calls for strong attention to detail, superior writing skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines. The specialist develops and updates OSINT curricula in response to intelligence needs, emerging technologies, and industry standards; coaches and mentors trainers; and leads classroom, workshop, and online instruction. Training topics include social media analysis, data mining, image analysis, and geolocation. The role also evaluates student progress and training effectiveness, keeps current on OSINT tools, techniques, and legal considerations, and collaborates with intelligence teams, security departments, and stakeholders to align training with organizational goals. The specialist instructs on collecting and exploiting Publicly Available Information (PAI) using OSINT tools, exploiting social media and publicly accessible databases, gathering and analyzing open-source intelligence in support of agency objectives and intelligence requirements, and responding to Requests for Information. The position also supports operational planning, technical papers, and other customer-directed tasks.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a related area and a minimum of 12 years conducting training instruction, curriculum development, and All-Source/OSINT work, with a portion of the experience within the last 2 years; alternatively, 17 years of experience may be substituted.
Experience utilizing Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) OSINT tools.
Demonstrated experience in a field related to OSINT research, collection management, analysis, or exploitation of OSINT, PAI, or social media.
Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility and CI Polygraph.
Strong attention to detail, superior writing skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of OSINT certification courses, such as the 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.

Responsibilities

Conduct training needs assessments, identify employee knowledge and skills gaps, and manage recommended training programs.
Design and update comprehensive OSINT training programs based on intelligence needs, emerging technologies, and industry standards, using ADDIE and SAM processes.
Coach and mentor other trainers to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality OSINT training.
Lead classroom sessions, workshops, and online courses on OSINT topics including social media analysis, data mining, image analysis, and geolocation.
Monitor student progress, evaluate training effectiveness, and identify areas for improvement.
Stay updated on OSINT tools, techniques, and legal considerations and incorporate relevant knowledge into training materials.
Collaborate with intelligence teams, security departments, and stakeholders to identify training needs and align curriculum with organizational goals.
Instruct collection and exploitation of PAI using OSINT tools, including exploitation of social media and publicly accessible databases.
Teach the gathering, synthesis, and analysis of open-source intelligence information in support of agency objectives and intelligence requirements, including how to respond to Requests for Information.
Provide support to operational planning, technical papers, and other tasks as directed by the customer.