Space Targeting Instructor

Job Summary

Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is seeking a motivated and qualified Space Targeting Instructor to join our team in support of a U.S. Space Force Delta 7 training program. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside a team of dedicated professionals delivering mission-critical classified space intelligence training that supports the operational readiness of the U.S. Space Force.

About the Role

The Space Targeting Instructor will deliver instructor-led training in support of classified space targeting operations at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The successful candidate will facilitate classroom instruction, practical exercises, and student evaluations while supporting curriculum development and course maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instructor-led training in support of classified space targeting and intelligence operations at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
• Instruct students on space targeting, intelligence support to targeting, target development, mission planning, ISR integration, and targeting cycle processes
• Facilitate classroom instruction, scenario-based learning, practical exercises, student assessments, and after-action reviews
• Develop, review, and maintain Programs of Instruction (POIs), lesson plans, practical exercises, assessments, student materials, and courseware
• Support curriculum updates to ensure course content reflects current doctrine, tactics, techniques, procedures, and operational requirements
• Provide instruction on Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (PED) concepts and their application to targeting, intelligence production, and mission planning
• Cook up with instructors, Government stakeholders, and program leadership to ensure effective course delivery and training execution
• Evaluate student performance, provide constructive feedback, and maintain accurate training documentation
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by incorporating student feedback, after-action reviews, and evolving operational requirements into course content

Requirements

• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance
• 8+ years of experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Air Force (DAF), Intelligence Community (IC), targeting, ISR, intelligence analysis, mission planning, space operations, or related mission areas
• Experience delivering instructor-led training, operational instruction, or courseware in a classified DoD or Intelligence Community environment
• Experience supporting targeting, target development, intelligence support to targeting, target system analysis, or targeting cycle activities
• Experience developing or maintaining Programs of Instruction (POIs), lesson plans, practical exercises, assessments, and instructional courseware
• Experience facilitating classroom instruction, practical exercises, student evaluations, and after-action discussions
• Able to work full-time on-site at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
• Experience supporting the Space Targeting Course, Mission Planning Course, or comparable classified intelligence training programs
• Experience supporting the U.S. Space Force (USSF), U.S. Air Force (USAF), Combat Forces Command (CFC), Space Delta 7, NASIC, ISR Squadrons, or other classified space intelligence organizations
• Familiarity with joint targeting doctrine, space operations, and intelligence support to military planning and targeting processes

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor's or master's degree in intelligence studies, space operations, national security, military studies, targeting, operational planning, or a related field from an accredited college or university

Skills

• Ability to work full-time on-site at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
• Experience supporting the Space Targeting Course, Mission Planning Course, or comparable classified intelligence training programs
• Experience supporting the U.S. Space Force (USSF), U.S. Air Force (USAF), Combat Forces Command (CFC), Space Delta 7, NASIC, ISR Squadrons, or other classified space intelligence organizations
• Familiarity with joint targeting doctrine, space operations, and intelligence support to military planning and targeting processes

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid federal holidays

Pay

USD $129,000.00 - USD $149,000.00 /Yr.

Schedule

Full-time on-site at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base