External Job Posting Title Space Systems SME Trainer

Peraton; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a trainer & systems subject matter expert to develop training programs for a national security program in Fort Belvoir, VA. Responsibilities include providing formal classroom training and hands-on support for staff to ensure mission success in a contested space environment.

The ideal candidate has significant space operations experience, is a skilled communicator, and holds an active TS/SCI clearance. The salary range for this role is between $135,000 and $216,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 12 years of space operations or intelligence experience, or 10 with a master's degree.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with adjudicated Poly.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide formal classroom and hands-on training for staff.
• Lead training meetings and assist in system integration.
• Author training documentation and visual aids.

Skills

Space operations

Teaching

Excellent oral & written communication

STK and orbital visualization tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) or related experience

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Responsibilities

As a trainer & systems subject matter expert on developing space domain systems supporting a national security program space warfighting mission, you will be part of a training team responsible for equipping assigned staff with the knowledge and technical skills necessary to win in a contested space environment. The systems SME trainer role is an expert user of current and developing resident space object (RSO) monitoring & tracking systems, playing a vital role in constructing tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and integrating space threat response procedures into current operations by leveraging the latest deployed software capabilities. A successful candidate will enhance training program development, documentation and hands‑on training efforts by merging system and mission knowledge to enable our warfighters and protect national space assets. This subject matter expert (SME)-level position requires advanced skills in both formal classroom instruction and hands‑on system training.

• Provide formal classroom and hands‑on training for staff in all work center divisions
• Understands all major system capabilities, workflows, data types/formats, system dependencies at an expert level, with ability to develop quick contingency procedures
• Lead training meetings, attend ops update briefings, exercise, strategic planning meetings, and tool demonstrations, sharing SME knowledge & system expertise
• Assist in system integration and development efforts as SME and user resource
• Recognizes and reports on any system roadblocks, vulnerabilities, and/or procedural and training deficits posing risk to mission success
• Offer ad hoc and supplemental hands‑on system training for operators upon request
• Author training documentation and builds visual aids with step‑by‑step instructions, capturing system screenshots with supporting annotations using standard office software tools (i.e. MS Word, PowerPoint, Adobe PDF etc.)
• Maintains advanced system proficiency (i.e., Systems Tool Kit (STK) and other software)
• Work full‑time on‑site at a government facility in Springfield, VA (*some travel, up to 15%, is necessary to meet training and mission requirements)

***This position is contingent upon award of contract***

Qualifications

• 12 years of space operations and/or space intelligence experience with bachelor’s degree (BS/BA); 16 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree; 10 years of relevant experience with master’s degree in related STEM or teaching fields
• Excellent oral & written communication skills
• Active TS/SCI clearance with adjudicated Poly

Preferred:

• 4+ years’ experience using flight safety tools (i.e., ASW, SuperCombo) tools, STK or similar orbital visualization propagators and threat determination analysis tools
• 2+ years’ formal training/instructor experience
• SME-level knowledge of foreign/domestic space & ground system threat capabilities
• Prior supervisor/managerial or operations task/project team lead experience
• Prior experience with Air Force/Space Force training records and positional task lists
• Orbital Analyst schooling (i.e. Space 100, 200, 300, Advance Orbital Mechanics, Orbital Analyst Training Course or similar)
• Advanced proficiency in MS word and PowerPoint
• Superior oral & written communication skills, experience interacting with military and civilian leaders

Target Salary Range

$135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, 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.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.