Senior Distributed Common Ground System Instructor

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Leidos is on the hunt for a seasoned Sr Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS) Instructor to support the 480 ISRW at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Hampton, VA. This is a great opportunity to bring your expertise to a mission‑focused team operating at the forefront of Air Force intelligence training. Candidates must currently possess an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assists in providing instructional support services that will allow the 497 ISRW to achieve its mission while integrating evolving courseware design methodologies and information technologies to remain in synch with the Distributed Common Ground System’s (DCGS) evolving concept of operations and utilization of Analysis and Exploitation Teams (AET).

• Provide in-residence academic classroom instruction; administer performance tests, written tests, special instructional assistance, and “hands-on” application /lab instruction; conduct appraisals, simulation/exercise events, student feedback surveys, and student training status updates 

• Share knowledge regarding DCGS products and use of instructional methods to provide the student-base the most realistic and relevant training 

• Provide course content and scenario development expertise to create an operationally relevant active learning environment 

• Possess knowledge of Learning Management System (LMS) technologies and/or training assessment/evaluation systems

• Provide white cell coordination and technical support to Capstone exercises and performance checks  

• Provide detailed Quality Assurance reviews of courseware content

• Ensure staff maintains appropriate instructor qualifications through either local STAN/EVAL functions, bi-annual/annual instructor evaluations and/or SME testing

• Provide SME support and recommendations at Intelligence Realistic Training Review Boards (IRTRB).

Required Qualifications:

• At least 8+ years of relevant experience; Bachelor’s degree or additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree)

• Active DoD TS/SCI security clearance

• Worked with the Air Force Distributed Common Ground System and familiar with mission related analytic tools (e.g. Thresher, ChatSurfer, ISpy, Snapglass, FADE/MIST)

• Experience with all source intelligence in support of operations

• Experience with ISR operations and multi-intelligence processing, exploitation, and dissemination

• Intelligence analysis experience with structured analytic techniques and critical thinking

• Understanding of ICDs

• Understanding of intelligence processes and organizational responsibilities within the AF and the Intelligence Community.

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Effective written and oral communication skills, including ability to communicate detailed technical information to peers and non-technical management staff as needed

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office

• Experience as an Instructor Supervisor, Course Director or similar position to manage the course development cycle, ensure learning objectives/levels are appropriately met and implement accurate measurement devices.

• Experience with the IRTRB process and development of Training Task Line (TTLs) items for the DCGS enterprise.

• Experience with Instructional Systems Design (ISD) methodologies, student tracking applications/tools such as Technical Training Management System (TTMS).

• Expertise with scenario development and event storyboarding to meet all course performance and knowledge items to the desired training level.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Air Force instructor certification

• Experience working within an AET

• Provide formal initial qualification training (IQT) supporting platform- and weapon system-specific ISR operations.

• Understanding of instructional Systems Design (ISD) strategies and authoring tools

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Original Posting:

July 17, 2026

For U.S. Positions: 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:

Pay Range $82,550.00 - $149,225.00

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.