Space Operations Training Instructor

About the role

This individual will partner directly with government stakeholders to develop, deliver, and continuously improve operational training programs that prepare the next generation of space warfighters. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted training expert responsible for instructional system design, curriculum development, satellite operator qualification training, mission certification standards, training management, and student performance assessment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update Plans of Instruction (POI).
• Design and improve qualification, advanced, and upgrade training curricula.
• Create and update courseware, lesson plans, practical exercises, and evaluation materials.
• Ensure all training products align with applicable Space Force and DoD guidance.
• Deliver satellite operator qualification training.
• Facilitate approximately three major training classes annually.
• Evaluate student performance and provide remediation recommendations.
• Maintain accurate training documentation and certification records.
• Manage classroom scheduling, student administration, and instructional resources.
• Develop and maintain training reports and metrics.
• Cook up and maintain training reports and metrics.
• Cook up and maintain training reports and metrics.
• Coordinate staffing and approval of training products with government stakeholders.
• Support continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Develop Mission Essential Tasks (METs).
• Afford mission directives, policies, procedures, and operational guidance.
• Support readiness and standardization programs aligned with Space Force training frameworks.

Qualifications

• An active TS/SCI clearance with SAP eligibility is required to be considered for this position, which is something only a U.S. citizen can obtain.
• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline.
• 10+ years of space operations experience.
• 10+ years of instructional experience, training development, or training management.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Experience developing training products in operational mission environments.
• Master's degree (Desired).
• Former Space Force, Air Force Space Command, NRO, or related national security space experience.
• Instructor, Evaluator, Weapons, Standards & Evaluation, or Training Flight experience.
• Expertise in satellite operations and crew certification processes.
• Experience applying Instructional System Design principles.
• Relevant Guidance Familiarity:DAFH 36-2675SFI 13-602 Volume 1SPFG2024 13-602 Volume 3AFI 13-602 Volume 3SPOCGM2025 10-01SPAFORGEN training requirements and guidance

Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development. Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

Pay

$160,000 - $180,000 This range is for California only. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Schedule

Standard Scheduled Weekly Hours 40hrs