Senior Training Specialist

About the role

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is seeking a highly qualified Senior Training Specialist to support the United States Army Space and Missile Defense Command (USASMDC) and the Space and Missile Defense Center of Excellence (SMDCoE), home of the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense School. In this role, you will help educate, train, and develop military and civilian leaders in Space and Missile Defense operations while supporting the development of Army doctrine for Space, High-Altitude, and Global Missile Defense missions. You will design and deliver individual and collective training programs that enhance Army readiness and support the Army's Quality Assurance Program to ensure excellence in training, education, and leader development. Additionally, you will provide direct support to the Space Operations Training Division (SOTD) and the Army Space Cadre Basic Course (ASCBC), helping prepare Army Space professionals for current and future mission requirements. The position is based with Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC, headquartered in Hawaii, an SBA-Certified NHO-owned 8(a) Small Business specializing in global information technology solutions. Number of openings: 1.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on Army and Joint Space Operations, providing expertise on space capabilities and their integration into military operations
• Deliver instruction and facilitate training for one or more Space and Missile Defense School (SMDS) courses
• Develop, update, and maintain lesson plans, course materials, training products, and instructional content
• Design and conduct training sessions, practical exercises, demonstrations, and student evaluations
• Analyze, design, develop, implement, evaluate, and maintain education and training programs in accordance with TRADOC Regulation (TR) 350-70 and Army accreditation standards
• Conduct research on emerging threats, evolving space capabilities, and operational requirements to ensure training materials remain current, accurate, and mission-relevant
• Coordinate with SMDS training divisions and stakeholders to align course content with Army institutional training requirements and doctrine
• Conduct and support After Action Reviews (AARs), analyze findings, identify trends, and recommend updates to training content and delivery methods
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the effectiveness of Army Space training and leader development programs
• Travel as required to support training events, exercises, and mission requirements

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI security clearance
• Ability to travel up to 50% in support of training and mission requirements
• 12+ years of space related military experience as an SNCO or Officer
• Strong knowledge of Space Fundamentals, space-enabled capabilities, and their application to military operations
• Experience supporting Joint and Army Space Operations, including space mission areas, space organizations, and the integration of space capabilities into multi-domain and coalition operations
• Demonstrated understanding of military planning, operations, and doctrine; Knowledge