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BAE Systems, Inc.

Mid-Level Instructional Designer (OSINT)

🇺🇸 Reston, Virginia 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $79K - $135K 💻 Instructional Design 🗓️ September 23rd, 2026
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Edtech.com's Summary

BAE Systems is hiring a Mid-Level Instructional Designer (OSINT). The role involves developing and managing training materials, curriculum design, and e-learning modules focused on Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) skills, supporting instructional development and training design within the intelligence community.

Highlights
  • Develop curriculum and educational content specifically for OSINT training.
  • Create and manage e-learning modules to enhance skill development.
  • Lead instructional development and establish new tradecraft tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
  • Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of related experience or 10+ years in the field.
  • Top Secret/SCI clearance currently held and ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI Polygraph mandatory.
  • Experience within the Intelligence Community and knowledge of instructional design related to OSINT preferred.
  • Full-time position with less than 10% travel requirement.
  • Salary range between $79,365 and $134,921 annually.
  • Comprehensive employee benefits including health, dental, vision insurance, 401(k), and various leave programs.
  • Supports mission-critical objectives for government customers in intelligence and security sectors.

Mid-Level Instructional Designer (OSINT) Full Description

Mid-Level Instructional Designer (OSINT)

Business Intelligence & Security

Req # 125869BR

Location Reston, Virginia, United States

Physical Location Full-time onsite

Job Category Intelligence

Posted Date 09/17/2026
  
Clearance Level - Must Be Able to ObtainTop Secret/SCI Polygraph

U.S. Person RequiredYes

Travel Percentage<10%

Clearance Level - Must Currently PossessTop Secret/SCI

U.S. Citizenship RequiredYes

Is Relocation AvailableNo

Job Description
At BAE Systems, we're passionate about harnessing the power of technology to drive innovation and make a meaningful impact. Our team is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions that support our government customer's mission-critical objectives. We're now seeking a highly skilled Mid-Level Instructional Designer to join our dynamic team and help us develop training materials for OSINT skills.

We're looking for a talented Mid-Level Instructional Designer to play a key role in producing curriculum design, organizing educational content, and providing e-learning module creation. As an Instruction Designer, you will be responsible for developing training materials, managing curriculum creation, and designing e-learning modules for OSINT skills.

Responsibilities:
  • Produce curriculum design, organize educational content, and provide e-learning module creation
  • Develops training materials, manages curriculum creation, and designs e-learning modules for OSINT skills
  • Supports leading instructional development, establishes new tradecraft TTPs, and supervises training design

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related business area
  • 8+ years of related experience with executive staff support experience within the last 2 years, or 10+ years of experience

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Intelligence Community experience preferred.
  • Instructional design supporting Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) or intelligence discipline desired.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $79365 - $134921

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.