Senior IC Academic Excellence Program Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Senior IC Academic Excellence Program Coordinator

Position Summary

DarkStar Intel is seeking a qualified Sr - IC Centers of Academic Excellence Advisor with an active TS / SCI clearance and Counterintelligence Polygraph to facilitate information-sharing activities with academic partners, enhance outreach efforts, and provide advisory support to academic institutions. Are you passionate about national security, higher education, and making a real impact? The IC CAE Program is seeking a dynamic and experienced Program Coordinator to oversee and drive the success of our collaborative efforts with partner universities across the U.S. In this role, you will play a key part in strengthening the relationship between academia and the Intelligence Community (IC), ensuring alignment with national security priorities.

Location :  Bethesda, Maryland

FLSA Status :  Full-Time

Security Clearance Level :   TS / SCI with a CI Poly

Citizenship :   Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.

Position Type :   On-Site

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Program Oversight : Lead the coordination of the IC CAE Program, working directly with partner universities to ensure federal grant compliance and effective program execution.
• Collaboration & Engagement : Build and maintain strong relationships with Principal Investigators, university administrators, and IC stakeholders, facilitating meaningful collaboration.
• Grant & Curriculum Review : Evaluate grant proposals, curricula, and course materials to ensure they meet program objectives and align with U.S. national security goals.
• Leadership & Outreach : Lead both virtual and in-person engagements with IC agencies, universities, and the IC CAE’s Ambassadors Network.
• Policy & Procedure Management : Provide expert guidance on the administration and implementation of IC CAE policies and procedures.
• Reporting & Communication : Contribute to high-level reports, including input for Congress, Congressionally Directed Action responses, and the Congressional Budget Justification Book. Prepare issue papers, executive summaries, talking points, and briefing materials.
• Student Engagement : Promote IC career opportunities to university students, effectively communicating the missions and requirements of IC agencies.
• Event Coordination : Organize and lead seminars, conferences, panels, and school visits to foster greater engagement between IC agencies and academic institutions.
• Project Leadership : Design and lead independent projects to advance IC CAE objectives.
• Policy Analysis : Analyze and assess the impact of legislation, IC directives, and strategy papers on the IC CAE Program, developing actionable implementation plans.

Minimum Qualifications

Desired

Salary Range

140,000 - $155,000 per year

This pay range is a general guideline and not a guarantee of specific compensation or salary. When extending an offer, DarkStar Intelligence considers various factors, including (but not limited to) the job's responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, market data alignment, applicable bargaining agreements (if any), and other relevant laws.

About DarkStar Intelligence

DarkStar Intelligence is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). We are dedicated to advancing mission support and tradecraft development for our clients while emphasizing employee retention and client satisfaction. We deliver high-quality, intelligence-based solutions grounded in our “Core Four” values : humility, passion, agility, and ownership. Our team members embody humility by prioritizing the mission over personal recognition, bringing passion through relentless enthusiasm for problem-solving and innovation. With agility, they adapt swiftly to changing mission requirements and excel in team dynamics. Above all, our personnel take full ownership of their work, holding themselves accountable to deliver results and uphold the highest standards of excellence. We strive to make our country safer and create a lasting impact through these values.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At DarkStar Intelligence LLC, we believe that Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) is not just a policy but a core value that defines our approach to building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We are committed to fostering an environment where everyone is valued based on their skills, abilities, and qualifications and where employment decisions are made solely on merit.

We uphold a zero-tolerance stance on discrimination of any kind. Our commitment ensures that no one is discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Our EEO principles are embedded in every facet of the employment process—from recruitment and hiring to promotions, transfers, training, and career development. We also apply this commitment to maintaining an inclusive work environment, equitable compensation and benefits, fair performance evaluations, and respectful terminations. At DarkStar Intelligence, diversity and inclusion are more than policies; they are essential to who we are and how we operate.

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Employee Benefits

At DarkStar Intelligence LLC, we believe investing in our employees means providing a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their personal and professional well-being. We offer a variety of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our team :

Core Benefits :

Voluntary Benefits :

At DarkStar Intelligence, we are committed to providing benefits that empower you to thrive inside and outside the workplace. We value your contributions and strive to ensure you feel supported every step of the way.

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Salary : $140,000 - $155,000