Watchlisting Intelligence Part-Time Instructor

Pherson seeks a highly qualified part-time, contractor Intelligence Training Instructor with subject matter expertise in Watchlisting and All-Source Intelligence Analysis to join our adjunct instructor team and support a U.S. government agency in the Springfield, VA area. The selected adjunct instructor will deliver specialized intelligence training to government personnel, ranging from 2–3 day virtual workshops to two-week, in-person courses, primarily held in the DC Metropolitan Area.

NOTE: TS/SCI Clearance Required  

Work Environment

Courses are delivered onsite, virtually, and occasionally at offsite locations around the country

This is a part-time contract role with potential for additional assignments and recurring opportunities 

Key Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality instruction on topics related to:

The Terrorist Identities Datamart Environment (TIDE)

The Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB)

Watchlisting Guidance Authority, policy, and legal framework

Screening and vetting procedures across the U.S. government

Watchlisting nomination and validation processes

Definitions of terrorism, watchlisting standards, and related IC terminology

Teach both virtual and in-person courses

Travel occasionally to support offsite course delivery

Evaluate student performance and provide clear, actionable feedback

Stay current on watchlisting policy, authorities, and interagency coordination practices

Qualifications

TS/SCI clearance required

Minimum of 10 years of intelligence analytic expertise, preferably within Homeland Security, law enforcement, or counterterrorism mission spaces

Minimum of 5 years direct operational experience in watchlisting, to include: nominating and validating watchlist entries; and applying legal and policy guidance in an operational environment

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field (e.g., Intelligence Studies, National Security, Political Science, Education)

Strong communication and presentation skills

Demonstrated ability to adapt instruction to adult learners with diverse operational backgrounds

Preferred Skills

Intelligence Educator or Instructor Certification from a U.S. government agency

Familiarity with current interagency watchlisting procedures, including relevant USG policies

About Pherson

Pherson was founded in response to requests for analytic, instructional, and management support from the Intelligence Community. We are a dynamic team of driven, supportive, and highly skilled professionals dedicated to providing top quality consulting, leadership development, and training services to the US Government and commercial clients. To learn more about us and the important work we do with our clients, visit our website at www.pherson.org. 

Pherson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.