GEOINT NATO Special Operations Intelligence Instructor

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We have an exciting opportunity with The National Security Sector at Leidos for an experienced Special Operations Intelligence Subject Matter Expert and Instructor with a strong Geospatial Intelligence background to support our NATO Special Operations program in Boxhill, MD.

THE MISSION

The National Security Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for NSS include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To explore and learn more, click here! 

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THE CHALLENGE:

Take advantage of this excellent opportunity to showcase your talents and experience in Special Operations Intelligence as a subject matter expert and instructor within our NATO Special Operations Education, Training, Exercise and Evaluation Program.  This role will play a key part in the development and delivery of NATO Special Operations Intelligence academic curriculum in support of the Allied Special Operations Forces Command.   

This dynamic position enables you to work with some of the best Special Operations personnel from across the NATO Alliance in a multi-national education environment.  Courses are generally conducted at the NATO Special Operations University, Chievres Air Base, Belgium, or as Mobile Education and Training events at other NATO or National training sites across Europe.  

A successful candidate will join a talented team of former military experts that truly enjoy mentoring and educating NATO Special Operations Professionals on the art and science of military operations and the development of tactical and operational solutions to the full spectrum of threats facing the Alliance. 

***This role will support a Hybrid/Remote work capacity with 75% of the time in the home office and 25% traveling to provide support and training for the NATO customer.

Primary Responsibilities

•    Serve as a subject matter expert on intelligence support to special operations.
•    Develop and deliver (instruct) training and educational curriculum based on adult learning and English Second Language (ESL) standards, principles, and procedures.
•    Serve as a primary facilitator and/or mentor to students or participants during courses, exercises, evaluations, or readiness events. 
•    Prepare lesson plans, teaching plans, lectures, presentations, briefings, and lead discussions for a vast target audience at various levels in multiple environments (e.g. classroom, syndicate, laboratory, exercises, evaluations, events, etc.).
•    Develop and maintain technology-based course manuals, exercise/training support packages, software tools, handouts, study aids, and assessments as required.
•    Collaborate virtually and in person with team members to analyze and design resident curriculum to meet NATO Special Operations University standards.
•    Ensure course materials are maintained, updated, and improved to remain current and relevant and participate in educational quality improvement activities.
•    Coordinate and collaborate with members of the Allied Special Operations Forces Command on training, education, doctrine, exercises, and evaluations related to intelligence support for special operations and integration for SOF.
•    Participate in exercises, evaluations or other events as required and incorporate observations and lessons learned into curriculum, doctrine, or training as required.
•    Conduct research, collaborate, and develop doctrine, publications, and manuals related to intelligence support to special operations and associated skills/techniques.

WHAT SETS YOU APART

•    5 plus years providing GEOINT support to Special Operations missions at the tactical level.
•    Must be a SME with GEOINT software (ArcGIS Pro).
•    Expert knowledge of ArcGIS Spatial Analyst / 3D Analyst geo-processing tools. 
•    Experience creating multi-INT intelligence products, with an emphasis on incorporating multiple-INT data into GEOINT products.
•    Experience with imagery systems (sensors, platforms), imagery analysis and imagery intelligence (IMINT) in support of SOF.
•    Ability to manage/organize geospatial data and databases (raster/vector) to ensure training is relevant and current.
•    Experience with Activity-based Intelligence (ABI) workflows using GIS software.
•    Develop GEOINT training (step-by-step procedures and techniques) for realistic workflows and scenario-based practical exercises.
•    Experience with ArcGIS Online, building web maps via ArcGIS Portal and managing online GIS content. 
•    Expert in collating geospatial data from disparate data sources (intelligence and open sources) into GEOINT products for all-source intelligence production. 
•    Experience as a GEOINT Training Instructor responsible for course development and delivery.
•    Experience troubleshooting GIS software, and how to solve ArcGIS software technical errors and performance issues.

YOU MIGHT ALSO HAVE:

• Master’s degree with 2 to 6 years of recent relevant prior experience or a Bachelor’s degree with at least 10 years of recent relevant prior experience.
• NATO or National Special Operations or support to Special Operations experience at the Task Unit level or above.
• Experience as an Instructor at a national, multi-national, or NATO educational institution.

Original Posting Date:

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

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.