Space Operations Instructor

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:

• Space Operations Fundamentals
• Orbital Warfare
• Space Electronic Warfare
• Space Domain Awareness (SDA)
• Space Battle Management / Command and Control (SBM/C2)
• Satellite Communications Operations
• 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.

Responsibilities

Course Instructor
Act as SME and deliver course of instruction for assigned subject area(s);
Participate in capstone/graduation exercise;
Develop, review, and update Training Plans (TPs), Lesson Plans (LPs), and Training Standards (TSs).
Integrate changes to doctrine, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) into course materials on a recurring basis;
Participate in training advisory boards, curriculum reviews, and training effectiveness evaluations;
Develop and maintain training aids, multimedia content, and e-learning modules;
Serve as an evaluator for student and instructor standardization and evaluation.
Maintain qualification and currency in assigned courses; complete required continuing education and professional development

Administration & Coordination

Track and report student progression, graduation rates, and course metrics to unit leadership;
Maintain required documentation, records management, and applicable USSF directives

Requirements

Qualification
Minimum of five (5) years in a specific mission area
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.
Skill in designing and delivering formal instruction to adult learners using multiple modalities (lecture, scenario, simulation, lab).
Skill in using learning management systems, distributed training systems, simulator platforms, and computer-based training (CBT) tools.
Five (5) or more years of operational space experience with increasing responsibility
Experience with curriculum development, or formal course design
Knowledge of space operations doctrine, strategy, and national security space policy applicable to USSF/USAF missions.
Operational experience in a deployed or joint environment integrating space capabilities with ground and air forces
Skill in analyzing complex technical content and translating it into clear, sequenced instruction aligned to performance objectives.
Skill in writing, editing, and maintaining curriculum documentation to Air Force/Space Force instructional systems design standards.
Ability to evaluate student performance objectively, provide constructive feedback, and identify remediation requirements.

Desired Qualifications
Experience with orbital warfare concepts, tactics development, or USSF Space Doctrine development activities
Familiarity with USSF Space Warfighting Framework, USSPACECOM Campaign Plan, or Joint targeting procedures
Participation in USSPACECOM exercises (e.g., Global Sentinel, Schriever Wargame) or relevant red team/blue team activities
Previous assignment at, or direct support to, the Combined Space Ops Center (CSpOC (or legacy JSPOC)) in an operational or staff capacity
Previous assignment at, or direct support to, the National Space Defense Center (NSDC)
Experience in counterspace operations, electronic warfare effects on space systems, or offensive/defensive space control mission planning.
Comprehensive knowledge of satellite communications systems, waveform technologies, and military SATCOM network architectures.
Comprehensive knowledge of GPS/PNT systems, NAVWAR operations, electronic warfare principles, and spectrum management.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in STEM, Space related field, International Relations, or National Security studies
Completed National Security Space Institute (NSSI) Space 300 (Capstone Course) or equivalent advanced space education

Clearance Level

TS/SCI clearance eligibility is required