(Part-Time): Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Subject Matter Expert (SME)
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Senior Manager/Supervisor
Opportunity (Part-Time): Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Bottom Line Up Front: Hoplite Group is seeking an experienced OSINT SME to support a multi-phase curriculum development for a U.S. Government program building capacity for a partner nation. This role will focus exclusively on OSINT expertise advising on curriculum content, validating course materials, and mentoring faculty to ensure training is operationally relevant and meets NATO and U.S.-aligned standards.
Location: Remote support (CONUS) and OCONUS travel for in-person foreign engagements as part of a US Government team.
Level of Effort:
Objective: To provide expert-level OSINT advisory support to the development and delivery of a comprehensive OSINT training program. The SME will translate complex OSINT concepts into clear, teachable material and ensure the curriculum aligns with NATO and U.S. intelligence standards.
Required Qualifications:
Certifications & Education:
Bottom Line Up Front: Hoplite Group is seeking an experienced OSINT SME to support a multi-phase curriculum development for a U.S. Government program building capacity for a partner nation. This role will focus exclusively on OSINT expertise advising on curriculum content, validating course materials, and mentoring faculty to ensure training is operationally relevant and meets NATO and U.S.-aligned standards.
Location: Remote support (CONUS) and OCONUS travel for in-person foreign engagements as part of a US Government team.
Level of Effort:
- Months of remote engagement: 20 hours/month for remote prep and support.
- Per quarter (estimated) engagement in partner nation: 100 hours/month for travel and in-person delivery.
- Next travel forward to partner nation engagement: 26-30 October 2025.
Objective: To provide expert-level OSINT advisory support to the development and delivery of a comprehensive OSINT training program. The SME will translate complex OSINT concepts into clear, teachable material and ensure the curriculum aligns with NATO and U.S. intelligence standards.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5-7 years of dedicated experience in collecting, analyzing, and reporting on open-source information in an intelligence, law enforcement, cybersecurity, or national security context.
- Proven proficiency with a wide range of OSINT tools, techniques, and methodologies (e.g., advanced search, SOCMINT, GEOINT from open sources, Dark/Deep Web, data analysis, OPSEC, attribution management).
- Experience translating complex OSINT concepts into clear, teachable, and actionable instructional content.
- Experience developing individual and collective OSINT training that includes curriculum content development support, curriculum review and validation, and pilot course advising. SME must have demonstrated ability to provide feedback review and improvement recommendations.
- Ability to create and update training modules, courses, and certification programs aligned with mission needs.
- Experience with the ADDIE model of instructional design is required.
- Experience in integrating best practices in developing individual and collective OSINT training and analytical skill progression. Measuring effectiveness and recommended adjustments. Familiarity with NATO and/or U.S. standards for intelligence and training is required.
- Experience working collaboratively with US and international stakeholder utilizing in-person and virtual facilitation techniques and tools to align training and operational priorities.
Certifications & Education:
- Qualification as a Military Instructor or equivalent certification.
- Relevant OSINT certifications (e.g., GIAC GOSI, SANS SEC497, or equivalent military/government OSINT courses).
- Bachelor’s degree in Intelligence Studies, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or National Security.
- U.S. Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance Required.
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