Confidential Informant SME in Remote, Virginia at DarkStar Intelligence LLC

DarkStar Intelligence is looking to support a U.S. Department of State program focused on strengthening intelligence and law enforcement capabilities in partnership with allied nations across the Caribbean and West Africa. The program provides specialized advisory and analytical support to help regional partners modernize how they collect, analyze, and share intelligence in support of shared security objectives. Work involves close coordination with government and interagency stakeholders to build lasting, sustainable capacity that advances U.S. national security interests abroad.

Note: This position is contingent upon contract award

Travel: Remote, with TDY to Barbados as required

Responsibilities

• Specialized advisory and policy support to institutionalize lawful, ethical, and accountable confidential-informant (CI) programs aligned with U.S. law-enforcement standards.
• Develops SOPs for recruitment, vetting, management, and deactivation; integrity controls; and documentation templates.
• Mentors partner-nation officers and prosecutors on CI integrity and evidentiary admissibility.

• U.S. Secret clearance
• Bachelor's in criminal justice, intelligence studies, international relations, or related
• Extensive CI field experience equivalent to a federal Special Agent / HUMINT collector.
• Experience recruiting/managing CI networks.
• Prior senior investigator, case agent, or intelligence officer (U.S. federal, military, or partner-nation).
• CI policy/legislative/governance framework design experience.
• HUMINT tradecraft and counterintelligence risk management.
• Strong policy-writing, training, and executive-briefing skills.

Who We Are

DarkStar Intelligence delivers mission-critical support to national security operations across intelligence, cybersecurity, technology, and operational support domains. We partner with government customers to strengthen decision advantage, enhance operational readiness, and advance mission success in complex and evolving threat environments.

Why Work at DarkStar?

At DarkStar Intelligence, you’ll contribute directly to high-impact national security missions while growing your professional capabilities in a collaborative, performance-driven environment. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for continuous development within a mission-focused team culture.

ADA Accommodations Statement

DarkStar Intelligence is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

DarkStar Intelligence is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.

E-Verify Participation

DarkStar Intelligence participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees in accordance with applicable law.

Benefits Overview

DarkStar Intelligence offers a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan options
• Professional development and training opportunities