Theater Missile Warning/Defense Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Duties

• The MW/TBMD Instructor serves as a subject matter expert and primary educator, responsible for the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of formal technical instruction and training in missile warning, missile defense, and related operational systems to prepare personnel for space and ballistic missile defense missions.
• 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

• Required Qualifications:
• Minimum of five (5) years in U.S. military Missile Warning or TBMD Operations.
• Operational experience with integrated threat warning and attack assessment (ITW/AA) as well as theater level missile warning.
• 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.
• 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.
• Skill in evaluating student performance objectively, providing constructive feedback, and identifying remediation requirements.
• Desired Qualifications:
• Operational experience and assignment at the Missile Warning Center.
• Five (5) or more years of operational space experience with increasing responsibility.
• 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.
• Education Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in any technical discipline.
• Masters degree in military studies or related technical discipline is preferred.

Benefits

TS/SCI clearance eligibility is required.