Intelligence Standards and Training (IST) Specialists The Intelligence Standards and Training (IST) Specialists plan, create, maintain, and conduct Intelligence training and Intelligence training development for individuals and small groups with a wide range of skill sets, capabilities, and intelligence backgrounds (All-Source, SIGINT, GEOINT, HUMINT, etc.). Intelligence training requirements include the development, evolution, and maintenance of internal and external Intelligence programs of instruction covering intelligence analytic tools and methodologies and collaboration to identify and facilitate Intelligence training for organization intelligence professionals. The Intelligence training instructors collect, maintain, and analyze Intelligence training data and records to help identify trends and patterns for follow-up analysis and program development. IST Specialists aid in the assessment, selection, and follow-on Intelligence training of military special operations support personnel. The Intelligence Standards and Training (IST) Specialists shall possess the following qualifications:
• IST Specialists shall have a minimum of four years of Intelligence experience.
• Prior SOF experience: Joint SOF or Special Mission Unit expertise as an intelligence analyst is highly desirable. • Prior experience as a cadre for a Special Operations Assessment and Selection Program is desirable.
• IST Specialists shall have previous instructor certifications (SWICS, SOIC, ABIC, ITC, TD&E, or equivalent DoD or non-DoD).
• Strong communication skills with an ability to deliver information clearly and concisely.
• Shall possess strong writing and editing skills and can effectively create intelligence training products and assessments.
• Must have the ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Proficient in using intelligence-related automation and the Microsoft Office Suite to support Intelligence training.