Employment in this role is conditional upon successful execution of the contract by the client.

The Work

The IO Intel Instructor Developer will provide expert instructional and developmental support to facilitate advanced Information Operations and Intelligence (IO Intel) training programs. The role focuses on equipping personnel with the knowledge and skills necessary to execute and support complex IO and intelligence missions. This position demands a high level of expertise in Information Operations, intelligence analysis, targeting, and related operational practices

This position aligns with Cayuse’s core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by fostering technical solutions that meet customer needs, promoting teamwork, and prioritizing quality in deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and/or develop instruction aligned to Operations in the Information Environment (OIE).
• Leverage your knowledge and Qualifications relating to military planning and assessment at the Tactical, Operational and Strategic level. You will be applied to staffing of deception activities and Military Information Support Operations (MISO) plans. Field experience in Public Affairs, Strategic Communications as well as a general understanding of signature movement desired. Strong familiarity with common processes utilized by the Air component desired.
• Augment and support the client and the 39 IOS in accomplishing its training mission and mission support tasks.
• Comprehend the 39 IOS mission, the cyber training ranges and Weapon Systems associated with the training requirements.
• Augment and support mission operations in the areas of course development, research, analysis, curriculum development, curriculum instruction, and curriculum evaluation in unclassified and classified environments.
• Contribute to research and analyze Joint and service-specific training documents IAW approved directions, guidance, and timeline milestones.
• Contribute to research and analyze Joint and service-specific operations, activities and plans for IW. This includes but is not limited to current and future organizations teams, plans, operations, systems, and actions involved with CO and IW operations.
• Plan, design, develop, integrate, modify, update, and instruct required Special Access Program/Special Access Required (SAP/SAR) material to perform certain functions and technologies for integration into the curriculum and into mission systems where applicable.
• Plan, research, and analyze Joint and service-specific Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTP) and threats.
• Analyze and review feedback from internal and external sources with client stakeholders to ensure currency, consistency, and quality of course material that ensures training systems are kept up to date with the current environments and learning objectives for each course requiring integration into the curriculum and into mission systems where applicable.
• Observe and participate in exercises both internal and external and document the most up-to-date unique processes and lessons learned that ensure training systems are kept up to date with the current environments and learning objectives for each course requiring integration into the curriculum and into mission systems where applicable.
• Survey current and post graduate IW team members in order to fill information gaps and obtain recent real-world examples for inclusion in curricula that ensures training systems are kept up to date with the current environments and learning objectives for each course requiring integration into the curriculum and into mission systems where applicable.
• Augment and support the client in course planning and development, including, but not limited to, all formal training courses, lessons, and related courseware material.
• Develop curriculum IAW applicable MTTL and TTL requirements as well as audit and edit all developed courseware for accuracy, completeness, flow, balance, and clarity of understanding, IAW 39 IOS SOPs/Instructions/OIs, ACC Instructions, and Joint Directives.
• Provide associated documentation for design, development, revision, and administration of FTU training.
• Utilize the ISD, ADDIE Model, along with Bloom's taxonomy level of learning and/or the Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, Redefinition (SAMR) Model for all course development.
• Utilize future competency modeling methods as learning levels and proficiencies are changed by the DAF.
• Analysis (OMA), and Training Systems Basis Analysis (TSBA).
• Provide instructional strategies, methods, media analysis, objective analysis media and a syllabus/course map.
• Assist in the analysis of all tasks performed in the operation and maintenance of course materials and assist in producing a MTTL for each mission area.
• Analyze Task Analysis Worksheets to ensure training requirements are derived by identifying Training Task Lists (TTL) and Knowledge, Qualifications, and Abilities (KSA) needed to perform each task and comparing the entry level of learning to the required Bloom's taxonomy level of learning.
• Utilize future competency modeling methods as learning levels and proficiencies are changed by the DAF.
• Work with colleges/universities, institutions, industry, or other agencies to identify and implement new information applicable to specific courses (or lessons).
• Review all guidance, technical documents, and manuals to ensure they effectively enable personnel to utilize training systems in instruction.
• Assess and analyze training needs through surveys, interviews with staff members, student feedback, training needs analysis, customer site visits, and training planning team direction, and recommend changes to improve existing curriculum.
• Work with internal and external SMEs to incorporate new material developed by SMEs into current or new courseware.
• Utilize ADDIE for development of new training programs and curriculum updates and assist in the Spiral Development Cycle (SDC).
• Audit feedback from internal and external sources with client staff to ensure currency, consistency, and quality of course material.
• Audit and analyze student test administration policies and procedures to ensure compliance with 39 IOS SOPs/Instructions/OIs, ACC Instructions, and Joint Directives.
• Review, coordinate, and prepare responses for internal and external directives and documents pertaining to training.
• Operate an application-based Learning Management System (LMS) Authoring Manager to build and deploy questions.
• Operate LMS Perception Manager to include scheduling tests, retrieving, and analyzing test and critique metrics, building classes and student rosters and grading student tests.
• Provide objective training evaluation IAW unit evaluation guidance of student instructors and must successfully complete unit training to become a certified evaluator.
• Perform curriculum quality assurance audits on all 39 IOS managed lessons per direction from the COR/Alternate COR.
• Assist in authoring cognitive and performance objectives and test questions.
• Review curriculum for grammar, format, and classification IAW established 39 IOS SOPs/Instructions/OIs, ACC Instructions, and Joint Directives.
• Provide courseware documentation support for courseware developers.
• Update the Master Course File courseware documents, illustrations, and handouts as part of the SDC unique to each course.
• Provide user/test administration and critique creation and management within the test and critique management software.
• Provide test proctoring for staff and students.
• Assess and update student evaluation performance results IAW 39 IOS SOPs/Instructions/OIs, ACC Instructions, and Joint Directives.
• Develop and manage student graduate assessment surveys.
• Assess, analyze, and report on student academic and performance tests.
• Plan, design, and develop e-learning products, including objectives, storyboards, web-based aids, video instruction or performance support systems for inclusion into a learning management system.
• Assist in the creation of mission simulator virtual environments for use in training missions, mission scenarios, and mission evaluation tests or demonstrations.
• Validate course schedules (Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Annual) for completeness and instruction assignment.
• Provide all lesson material in both soft and hard copies.
• Assist in records management duties and responsibilities.
• You will provide counseling and remediation actions to students, ensuring their progress and success.
• Translate complex concepts into understandable terms for students at their level of learning.
• Support planning and assessment at tactical, operational, and strategic levels related to staffing deception activities and MISO plans (as applicable to the curriculum).
• Incorporate Public Affairs, Strategic Communications, and signature management concepts consistent with the labor category experience examples.
• Support instruction aligned with common processes utilized by the Air Component.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications – Here’s What You Need

The qualifications and skills listed below are intended to provide a general overview of the requirements for this position. However, due to the anticipated nature of the contract and the absence of a finalized task order from the client, this list should not be considered all-encompassing. Additional qualifications, certifications, skills, or experience specific to the client’s requirements may be identified and requested upon award of the task order. Candidates should demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to adapt to evolving responsibilities as outlined by the client.

• IO Intel Instructor / Developer Journeyman:
  • Associate’s degree or approved equivalent experience.
  • Active Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility is required.
  • 5 years’ Operations in the Information Environment (OIE; preferred examples include military planning and assessment at various levels (Tactical, Operational, and Strategic) regarding staffing of deception activities and MISO plans. Other examples include field experience in Public Affairs and Strategic Communications and a general understanding of signature management.
  • Understanding of common processes utilized by the Air Component.
• IO Intel Instructor / Developer Senior:
  • Bachelor’s degree or approved equivalent experience.
  • Active Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility is required.
  • 10 years’ OIE. Some preferred examples include, but are not limited to, military planning and assessment at various levels (Tactical, Operational, and Strategic).
  • Must have experience regarding staffing of deception activities and/or MISO plans with explicit knowledge of the 7 step MISO planning process.  Other examples include field experience in Public Affairs and Strategic Communications and a general understanding of signature management along with understanding of common processes utilized by the Air Component AND CCAF ISO Certification. This skill level typically performs all functional duties independently and may oversee the efforts of less senior staff and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job.
• IO Intel Instructor / Developer SME:
  • PhD is required.
    • Must have written, dissertation with experimental work to be attached to resume, AND/OR approved equivalent experience with a Master's degree with a thesis that upon review is deemed relevant to OIE.
  • Active Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility is required.
  • Must have experience with military planning at all levels (strategic, operational, and tactical) along with rigorous assessments through quantitative methods.
  • Must have experience with the operational design, staffing and execution of deception activities, signature management, and the 7 step MISO planning process.
  • Understand how additional capabilities integrate into OIE planning and execution and have experience with interagency collaboration.
  • Understand command relationships, intel cycle and JIPOE with human aspects of military operations considerations, joint planning, and target development through the JTC.  Ph.D.  Applied research methods and have designed experiments for processes in Behavioral and Social Sciences, (e.g., multi- Cultural analysis, Interpretive Cultural Anthropology, sociology with a focus on social psychology, political science, international relations, behavioral economics, organizational science).
  • Must have published research in peer reviewed journals with quantitative methods. Preferred 600+ podium/instruction hours.

Minimum Skills:

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate in a clear, professional, and articulate manner.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. 
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high-level attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze systems and procedures
• Strong multitasking skills with the ability to manage multiple design streams across concurrent work effort.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work well independently as well as on a multi-functional team.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.

Our Commitment to you / overview of benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D options
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
• Paid Time Off

 Reports to: Managing Director

Working Conditions

• Professional office environment, with the ability to work onsite in the main office.
• May include work in classified environments, requiring adherence to strict security protocols and protective measures.
• Occasionally it may require light physical activity, such as setting up training hardware, configuring lab environments, or troubleshooting systems.
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time.
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.
• Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen.
• May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.
• May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.
• May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.

 Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.