Technical Trainer - SATCOM Systems

About the Role

Peraton is delivering the next generation of mission-critical command-and-control and enterprise software capabilities supporting the U.S. Government's space communications infrastructure. Our team ensures these systems remain secure, resilient, and modern to meet evolving mission needs for the decade ahead. As a Technical Trainer, you will serve as a liaison among external stakeholders with diverse perspectives and the internal stakeholders of the project, including the development and training teams. In this role, you will partner closely with engineering teams to maintain compliance, strengthen system defenses, and advance mission assurance. You will support an exciting program involving design, development, test, and deployment of a complex system in an Agile construct to contribute to mission success for a variety of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provides subject matter and program expertise in support of operator stakeholders at their work locations to answer questions, assist with development of operating procedures, and provide proficiency and on-the-job training.
• Provides operator perspectives and subject matter expertise to other areas of the project, including the development and training teams, to ensure operational needs are understood.
• Supports exercises involving the use of the program by assisting operator use of program tools during the exercise and coordinating/troubleshooting among all stakeholders (operator, operational support, and development teams) to achieve exercise goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and a minimum of 12 years of experience with a BS/BA; 10 years with an MS/MA; or 7 years with a Ph.D. Additional four relevant years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Two (2) years of orbital analysis and space operations experience.
• Experience developing cloud, engineering, or technical administrative coursework, including certification material.
• Experience directly training teams with hands-on technical workshops applicable to their work environments.
• Strong communication and organizational skills in leading a team and coordinating with program leadership.
• Ability to express yourself confidently, concisely, and accurately through written and oral communications from both academic learner and trainer perspectives.
• Detail/process-oriented, ability to multi-task, and work with minimal supervision.
• Must possess a minimum of Top Secret clearance with the ability to upgrade to TS/SCI; must maintain the clearance.

Qualifications (Desired)

• Experience working with loosely organized groups of client and other contractor stakeholders toward achieving shared objectives.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Instructor experience.
• Experience working with Agile software development projects, including exposure to all phases of the software lifecycle (requirement to operations).
• SSA / SDA system integration experience.

Pay

Target salary range: $112,000 - $179,000. Salary is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and health savings account (HSA)
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Parental leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
• Company-paid holidays