SIGINT Instructor

Summary

The SIGINT Instructor's role involves operating under the guidance of the lead instructor to effectively deliver instructional content, oversee examinations, and create an engaging and participatory learning environment. The primary responsibility of the SIGINT instructor is to teach analysis concepts, offering insight and technical guidance on complex analytical problems, particularly those related to sophisticated signals and weapons systems. Additionally, the SIGINT Instructor plays a key role in developing, maintaining, validating, and coordinating both current and future lesson plans. This includes creating practical exercises and orchestrating training scenarios while flying onboard aircraft, providing feedback, and suggesting improvements as needed. Collaboration with the lead instructor and the course development team is crucial to ensuring that course materials align with the training support plan. Finally, the SIGINT Instructor will ensure compliance with the DS Technologies Employee Handbook.

Essential Functions

1. Utilize Technical SIGINT analysis tools proficiently to differentiate various signal types and determine their specific parameters.
2. Possess formal instruction/classroom teaching experience.
3. Conduct thorough statistical analysis on extensive sets of intelligence products (e.g., COMINT, ELINT, FISINT, and PROFORMA) for quality assurance and design enhanced collection/processing methods within an instructional setting.
4. Exhibit expertise in using analytical tools and software.
5. Prepare the classroom meticulously and adhere to the class instructor's schedule for delivering lessons.
6. Establish and maintain classroom control to cultivate an environment conducive to effective learning.
7. Conduct lectures, demonstrate practical applications, assign classwork, and oversee exam proctoring in alignment with approved lesson plans.
8. Monitor and document student comprehension and progress, making necessary adjustments to instructional style or providing additional instruction as needed to ensure student understanding.
9. Manage and monitor high-value equipment, promptly identifying malfunctions and reporting equipment status to the Field Service Representative (FSR).
10. Provide constructive feedback on the course and contribute to curriculum updates, sharing insights with the Lead Instructor and Course Developer.
11. Prepare and submit new course content, including additional material, updates or fixes to existing material, development of exercises, creation of quiz or exam questions, construction of flight scenarios, or computer-based training modules.
12. Foster innovative student learning experiences by actively seeking out new technologies, aligning with customer mission requirements, and exploring educational tools that enhance the learning process.
13. Occasionally travel to other locations, such as participating in modular classes, to provide training support.
14. Perform any other duties as assigned.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are primarily Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:30  pm with a one hour unpaid lunch. However, frequent evening and weekend shifts may be required as job duties demand.

Travel

Travel may be required as requested by customers. Traveling includes overnight stays outside of the standard working location.

Required Education and Experience

1. 6 years of SIGINT collection and analysis experience.
2. Working knowledge of the SIGINT Enterprise.

Preferred Education and Experience

1. Associate's Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Intelligence Studies) or equivalent practical experience.
2. 4 Years of experience with Special Operations Forces (SOF) correlated to SIGINT and/or EW.
3. Instructor Certification (ADET, NCS, BIC, etc.).
4. Instructional Systems Design Certification.
5. Understanding of EW, SIGINT, and Cyber disciplines. 

Other Hiring Requirements 

1. Valid Driver’s License.
2. U.S. Citizenship.
3. Must hold or be able to obtain a DOD Top Secret level clearance with Polygraph.
4. Must be able to obtain a passport.
5. Must pass a DOT/FAA regulated drug screening.

 Benefits 

1. Company-paid Health, Dental and Vision Insurance for employee.
2. Company-paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.
3. Supplemental Insurance: Aflac and/or Gap Insurance. 
4. 401(k).  
5. Accruing Paid Time Off.
6. Floating Holiday Time.

Applications, cover letters and resumes must be submitted online via BambooHR. 

DST provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, DST complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

DST expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of DST’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.