Description:
This position is contingent upon contract award. Multiple positions available.
Duties
The Space Operations Instructor serves as a subject matter expert and primary educator, responsible for the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of formal technical training in one or more of the following mission areas:
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Space Operations Fundamentals
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Orbital Warfare
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Space Electronic Warfare
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Space Domain Awareness (SDA)
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Space Battle Management / Command and Control (SBM/C2)
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Satellite Communications Operations
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Navigation Warfare / Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (NAVWAR/PNT)
The instructor develops and trains Space Force Guardians and joint service personnel to execute space operations in contested, degraded, and operationally limited environments.
Course Instructor
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Act as SME and deliver course of instruction for assigned subject area(s); Participate in capstone/graduation exercise
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Develop, review, and update Training Plans (TPs), Lesson Plans (LPs), and Training Standards (TSs).
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Integrate changes to doctrine, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) into course materials on a recurring basis
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Participate in training advisory boards, curriculum reviews, and training effectiveness evaluations
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Develop and maintain training aids, multimedia content, and e-learning modules
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Serve as an evaluator for student and instructor standardization and evaluation.
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Maintain qualification and currency in assigned courses; complete required continuing education and professional development
Administration & Coordination
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Track and report student progression, graduation rates, and course metrics to unit leadership
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Maintain required documentation, records management, and applicable USSF directives
Requirements:
Required Qualification
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Minimum of five (5) years in a specific mission area
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Minimum of three (3) years as an instructor in a formal military school, university, or professional development setting; or five (5) years as a briefer/public speaker. A brief demonstration of public speaking will be required within 30 days of contract start to validate abilities.
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Skill in designing and delivering formal instruction to adult learners using multiple modalities (lecture, scenario, simulation, lab).
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Skill in using learning management systems, distributed training systems, simulator platforms, and computer-based training (CBT) tools.
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Five (5) or more years of operational space experience with increasing responsibility
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Experience with curriculum development, or formal course design
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Knowledge of space operations doctrine, strategy, and national security space policy applicable to USSF/USAF missions.
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Operational experience in a deployed or joint environment integrating space capabilities with ground and air forces
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Ability to analyze complex technical content and translate it into clear, sequenced instruction aligned to performance objectives.
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Skill in writing, editing, and maintaining curriculum documentation to Air Force/Space Force instructional systems design standards.
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Ability to evaluate student performance objectively, provide constructive feedback, and identify remediation requirements.
Desired Qualifications
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Experience with orbital warfare concepts, tactics development, or USSF Space Doctrine development activities
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Familiarity with USSF Space Warfighting Framework, USSPACECOM Campaign Plan, or Joint targeting procedures
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Participation in USSPACECOM exercises (e.g., Global Sentinel, Schriever Wargame) or relevant red team/blue team activities
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Previous assignment at, or direct support to, the Combined Space Ops Center (CSpOC (or legacy JSPOC)) in an operational or staff capacity
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Previous assignment at, or direct support to, the National Space Defense Center (NSDC)
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Experience in counterspace operations, electronic warfare effects on space systems, or offensive/defensive space control mission planning.
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Comprehensive knowledge of satellite communications systems, waveform technologies, and military SATCOM network architectures.
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Comprehensive knowledge of GPS/PNT systems, NAVWAR operations, electronic warfare principles, and spectrum management.
Education Requirements
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Bachelors degree in STEM, Space related field, International Relations, or National Security studies
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Completed National Security Space Institute (NSSI) Space 300 (Capstone Course) or equivalent advanced space education
Clearance Level: TS/SCI clearance eligibility is required
