Lead Space Operations Instructor

Prevailance, Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Prevailance, Inc. seeks a Space Operations Instructor to design, deliver, and continuously improve formal technical training in space mission areas for Space Force Guardians and joint service personnel.

The role requires SME-level teaching across multiple modalities, development of training plans, and ongoing updates to doctrine-driven course materials to align with performance objectives and professional development standards.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years in a specific mission area
• 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.
• Five (5) or more years of operational space experience with increasing responsibility
• Experience with curriculum development, or formal course design
• 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
• Ability to analyze complex technical content and translate 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.
• Ability to evaluate student performance objectively, provide constructive feedback, and identify remediation requirements.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Track and report student progression, graduation rates, and course metrics to unit leadership
• Maintain required documentation, records management, and applicable USSF directives

Skills

Space operations

Instructional design

Public speaking

Learning management systems

Curriculum development

Adult education

Curriculum documentation

Performance assessment

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM/Space field/Intl Relations/National Security studies

NSSI Space 300 or equivalent advanced space education

Job description

Prevailance, Inc. seeks a Space Operations Instructor to design, deliver, and continuously improve formal technical training in space mission areas for Space Force Guardians and joint service personnel.

The role requires SME-level teaching across multiple modalities, development of training plans, and ongoing updates to doctrine-driven course materials to align with performance objectives and professional development standards.