Academic Outreach Advisor

Academic Outreach Advisor

Position Summary

DarkStar Intel is seeking a qualified Academic Advisor with an active TS/SCI clearance and Counterintelligence Polygraph to facilitate information-sharing activities with academic partners, enhance outreach efforts, and provide advisory support to academic institutions. Candidates must possess excellent communication skills, familiarity with national security and foreign affairs, and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively. Experience in academic engagement and strong organizational skills are essential.

Location: Bethesda, Maryland 

Schedule (FT/PT): Full-Time

Travel Required: No

Shift: Day

Remote Type: No Remote

Security Clearance: Current TS/SCI

Polygraph: Current Counterintelligence Polygraph

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Reviews and disseminates information-sharing activities with academic partners and evaluates and establishes efforts to increase academic outreach and participation.

The Academic Advisor will be required to provide support or backfill gaps for advisement efforts with Academic Institutions.

Uses the DEIA Maturity Framework and Constituent Relationship Management Tool to facilitate identification, categorization, documentation, collaboration, and reporting of current and future Partners.

Uses the service request tool to receive, process, and monitor requests for specific services from customers and contractor staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Active TS/SCI 

Current Counterintelligence Polygraph

Requires BA/BS and 3 years of experience or no degree and 9 years of experience. 

TS/SCI with Poly level clearance is required.

Excellent written and oral communication skills, including rules of composition and grammar, and the ability to clearly convey complex information and ideas to employees at all staff levels.

Familiarity with foreign affairs, partnerships, and outreach.

Knowledge of the national security, academic, and intelligence communities, including intelligence policy, IC missions, and interagency coordination, is needed to build and sustain effective working relationships and promote the sharing of information.

Experience working with academic institutions and organizations, including entities, associations, and groups facilitating threat information sharing with non-IC entities.

Interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills, including an ability to work effectively both independently and in a team or collaborative environment and to sustain internal and external professional networks to the customer.

Demonstrated ability to apply support concepts, principles, and practices while dealing with various time-sensitive technical and administrative requirements and procedures.  Ability to manage competing priorities under strict deadlines while maintaining high attention to detail, good organizational skills, and outstanding time management skills.

Salary Range:

$125,000 – $140,000

This pay range is a general guideline and not a guarantee of specific compensation or salary. When extending an offer, DarkStar Intelligence considers various factors, including (but not limited to) the jobs responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, market data alignment, applicable bargaining agreements (if any), and other relevant laws.

About DarkStar Intelligence

DarkStar Intelligence is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). We are dedicated to advancing mission support and tradecraft development for our clients while emphasizing employee retention and client satisfaction. We deliver high-quality, intelligence-based solutions grounded in our “Core Four” values: humility, passion, agility, and ownership. Our team members embody humility by prioritizing the mission over personal recognition, bringing passion through relentless enthusiasm for problem-solving and innovation. With agility, they adapt swiftly to changing mission requirements and excel in team dynamics. Above all, our personnel take full ownership of their work, holding themselves accountable to deliver results and uphold the highest standards of excellence. We strive to make our country safer and create a lasting impact through these values.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At DarkStar Intelligence LLC, we believe that Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) is not just a policy but a core value that defines our approach to building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We are committed to fostering an environment where everyone is valued based on their skills, abilities, and qualifications and where employment decisions are made solely on merit.

We uphold a zero-tolerance stance on discrimination of any kind. Our commitment ensures that no one is discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Our EEO principles are embedded in every facet of the employment process—from recruitment and hiring to promotions, transfers, training, and career development. We also apply this commitment to maintaining an inclusive work environment, equitable compensation and benefits, fair performance evaluations, and respectful terminations. At DarkStar Intelligence, diversity and inclusion are more than policies; they are essential to who we are and how we operate.

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Employee Benefits

At DarkStar Intelligence LLC, we believe investing in our employees means providing a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their personal and professional well-being. We offer a variety of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our team:

Core Benefits:

Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to ensure you and your family access essential care.

Income Protection: Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability to give you peace of mind.

Retirement Planning: A 401(k) plan to help you build a secure financial future.

Work-Life Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Legal Services for added support whenever needed.

Paid Time Off: Generous PTO, 11 paid Federal Holidays, plus a Floating Holiday to celebrate what matters most to you.

Voluntary Benefits:

Identity & Legal Protection: LegalShield and IDShield protect your identity and provide access to legal resources.

Additional Coverage: Whole Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, and Critical Care Insurance for extra protection and peace of mind.

At DarkStar Intelligence, we are committed to providing benefits that empower you to thrive inside and outside the workplace. We value your contributions and strive to ensure you feel supported every step of the way.

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