[Hiring] Open-Source Intelligence Curriculum Development & Training Subject Matter Expert @Hoplite Group

Role Description

Hoplite Group is seeking a U.S. Secret clearance, experienced OSINT Curriculum Development & Training SME to support a multi-phase curriculum development effort for a U.S. Government program building capacity for a partner nation. This role requires both hands-on OSINT expertise and demonstrated instructional/curriculum development experience. The SME will:

• Focus exclusively on OSINT expertise advising on curriculum content.
• Validate course materials for the U.S. government project.
• Mentor faculty to ensure training is operationally relevant and meets NATO and U.S.-aligned standards.

Location: Remote support (CONUS) and periodic OCONUS travel for in-person partner-nation engagements as part of a U.S. Government team.

Level of Effort: Approximately 30–40 hours/month during non-travel months; 80–100 hours/month during engagement months.

Travel: Periodic OCONUS engagements; next engagement scheduled for September 2026.

Availability: Immediate.

Objective: Provide expert-level OSINT and curriculum-development support to the continued development and delivery of a comprehensive OSINT training program for a U.S. government program supporting a partner nation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5–7 years of dedicated experience collecting, analyzing, and reporting open-source information in an intelligence, law enforcement, cybersecurity, military, or national security context.
• Proven proficiency with OSINT tools, techniques, and methodologies, including advanced search, GEOINT from open sources, Dark/Deep Web research, data analysis, OPSEC, and attribution management.
• Demonstrated experience designing, developing, or significantly contributing to technical or intelligence-related training curricula.
• Experience applying the Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, and Evaluate (ADDIE) model to curriculum development.
• Experience translating complex OSINT concepts and tradecraft into clear, teachable, and actionable instructional content.
• Experience developing individual and collective OSINT training, including curriculum development, review and validation, pilot-course advising, and improvement recommendations.
• Prior experience in a military, Intelligence Community, law enforcement, or security-agency environment.
• Familiarity with NATO and/or U.S. standards for intelligence and training.
• Experience working collaboratively with U.S. and international stakeholders using in-person and virtual facilitation techniques and tools.
• U.S. citizen with an active U.S. Department of War Secret security clearance.

Requirements

• Qualification as a Military Instructor or equivalent instructor certification.
• Relevant OSINT certifications or formal training (e.g., GIAC GOSI, SANS SEC497, or equivalent military/government OSINT courses) desired.
• Bachelor’s degree in Intelligence Studies, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, National Security, or a related field desired.
• Previous advisory or training experience within the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility.