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# Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS) Instructor

- **Company:** Leidos, Inc.
- **Location:** Newport News, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $65,650.0 - $118,675.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Business Analytics Applications, Learning Management Systems, Intelligence Analysis, Microsoft Office, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.themuse.com/jobs/leidos/distributed-common-ground-system-dcgs-instructor

## About the Role

* At least 4+ 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, * Air Force instructor certification
 * Experience working within an AET
 * Understanding of instructional Systems Design (ISD) strategies and authoring tools
 * Scenario Development; exercise planning and execution

## Description

* Assists in providing instructional support services that will allow the 480 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


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