Sr. Combat Intelligence Cell (CIC) Instructor

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Leidos is seeking an experienced All-Source Intelligence professional to serve as senior instructor for the Combat Intelligence Cell (CIC) Course at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Hampton, VA. This role demands a high level of subject matter expertise and instructional leadership to deliver advanced training to USAF personnel in the core functions of the Combat Intelligence Cell and Squadron Intelligence. If you're passionate about shaping the next generation of intelligence professionals and currently possess a TS/SCI security clearance, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and take the next step in your leadership journey.

Note: Funding for one position is anticipated to begin in mid-January and the 2nd position in mid-February.

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What You’ll Do:

• Provide worldwide formal initial qualification training (IQT) for intelligence personnel providing intelligence support to operations at the Flying Squadron, Operational Support Squadron, Group, Wing and Task-Force levels.
• Prepare course materials, develop training exercises, and keep curriculum current with operational technology, systems, and tools.
• Instruct through lecture and hands-on, practical demonstrations of analytic tools and threat knowledge resources (AFTTPs, intelligence community websites, etc.).
• Evaluate student performance and provide feedback at the close of training events.
• Train students in the fundamental aspects of CIC including:
  • Core Air Force mission sets including ISR, Offensive and Defensive Counter-Air, Close Air Support, Combat Search and Rescue, Counter-land, Counter-Sea, and Strike Coordination and Reconnaissance.
  • ISR assets and collection fundamentals (RADAR/IR theory, SIGINT, GEOINT, Special Payloads)
  • Weapon systems capabilities/employment
  • Threats to mission execution and basing
  • Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace
  • Intelligence support to force protection

What Sets You Apart (Required):

• TS/SCI clearance required on day one.
• Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree and 8+ years of relevant experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Proven expertise in USAF All Source Intelligence.
• Demonstrated instructional experience with a focus on operational readiness.
• Prior operational deployment experience.
• Hands-on experience in Combat Intelligence Cell or Unit-Level Intelligence operations.
• Proficiency in analog intelligence product development (Charts, RFI trackers, Manual Order of Battle and Disposition of Forces tracking).
• Ability to travel around 25%

Desired Qualifications:

• Working proficiency in advanced ISR tools such as MIST, Thresher, Bodhi, iSpy, and FADESHEETS.
• Weapons School graduate.
• Experience supporting high-level exercises such as Bamboo Eagle and Red Flag.
• Experience in exercise scripting and facilitation (White Cell).
• On-the-Job trainer/evaluator or formal training instructor qualification (ACC Combat Mission Certification Instructor/Evaluator, Tech School Instructor).

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Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.