Senior OSINT Trainer

Location: Remote within the United States, with a preference for candidates based on the East Coast or in Denver.

Job Type: Full-time/Exempt

Reports to: OSINT Combine Head of Training

OSINT Combine is seeking a full-time, experienced, US-based, tool-agnostic open-source intelligence (OSINT) training specialist to join our Training & Tradecraft team. You will turn real customer needs into engaging and practical learning experiences that help individuals, teams and organizations build enduring OSINT capability.

Your core responsibilities will be to:

·       Deliver OSINT training independently, virtually and in person, to a consistently high standard.

·       Research, maintain and develop high-quality OSINT learning content.

·       Contribute to the design and development of online and blended learning.

Training & Tradecraft develops tool-agnostic investigative capability. This role may support customers who also use NexusXplore but does not own platform onboarding or product enablement.

About you

You are a driven, action-oriented OSINT professional who is technically capable, personable and collaborative. You thrive on solving real-world problems and equipping others to do the same.

Your experience spans the full OSINT lifecycle, including planning, collection, processing, analysis and reporting. You have:

·       The confidence and communication skills to engage audiences ranging from nontechnical practitioners to senior leaders.

·       A mindset that sees setbacks as learning opportunities and looks for ways to improve how we deliver.

·       The initiative to test new ideas, gather feedback and turn insights into practical improvements.

·       The ability to work autonomously while valuing teamwork, constructive debate and lifelong learning.

You value open and honest conversations and are committed to your own growth and the development of others.

About us

OSINT Combine is a veteran-operated company specializing in mission-focused technology, practitioner-led training and expert enablement. We support defense, intelligence, law enforcement, security and corporate teams across more than 25 countries with analyst-first software, tool-agnostic training and practical tradecraft designed for operational reality. Our mission is to build unified intelligence and investigation capabilities that enable partners to protect and advance global security.

Responsibilities

·       Deliver OSINT Combine’s OSINT training offerings independently, virtually and in person, to a consistently high standard.

·       Design and develop new training programs in collaboration with the Head of Training and other subject-matter experts.

·       Support the creation of engaging e-learning, video and gamified content.

·       Provide practical OSINT tradecraft advice to customers and the wider OSINT community, including delivering webinars, authoring blog content and otherwise contributing to thought leadership.

·       Travel domestically and internationally as required, including occasional travel or work outside regular business hours.

·       Support related business needs and team projects as they arise.

Qualifications and skills

Required:

·       At least three years of hands-on professional OSINT experience, with a strong grasp of core OSINT techniques, methods and workflows.

·       Proven experience delivering training or public speaking, virtually and face-to-face, with the ability to deliver multi-day courses independently, manage classroom dynamics and respond to unexpected challenges.

·       Outstanding communication and presentation skills.

·       Demonstrated ability to translate complex concepts into engaging, high-quality and practical learning.

·       Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines.

·       A customer-focused mindset with a track record of building trust and credibility.

·       Excellent writing skills and strong analytical and problem-solving ability.

·       The ability to collaborate effectively and build strong working relationships across teams.

·       A commitment to OSINT Combine’s mission and values

·       Ability to obtain Security Clearance (e.g. Confidential, Secret, Top Secret) - ideal if already actively holding

Preferred:

·       At least five years of experience as an intelligence professional in a military, government or law enforcement setting.

·       Practical experience using either the Chinese or Russian internet for OSINT research.

·       Strong corporate and entity research tradecraft.

·       Hands-on experience with digital learning platforms, video production and the creation of engaging online learning experiences.

·       Experience using learner, supervisor or customer evidence to assess how training has been applied and improve future delivery.

Work Environment + Benefits:

·       Base salary range: $100,000 - $130,000 USD/year

·       Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance with generous company contribution

·       FSAs + HSAs

·       401k with company match

·       Unlimited paid vacation

·       12 days of paid sick leave per year

·       Paid Parental Leave

·       EcoPass provided for Colorado-based employees

·       A highly mission-driven, fully remote team with a global presence.

·       Opportunities to contribute to philanthropic initiatives, with flexibility to support causes of your own.

·       A people-first culture that respects personal and family commitments and supports team members in bringing their best selves to work.

·       A purpose-driven and outcome-focused environment that values collaboration over competition.

·       Highly flexible work environment with a high level of autonomy.

Candidates with diverse backgrounds, identities, and those that do not entirely meet all requirements are encouraged to apply.