Senior AIML Instructor for Space Operations

Peraton; United States; On-site; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking an AIML Senior Instructor to empower space operators with AI/ML training at Fort Belvoir. You will deliver formal instruction, tailor workflows to mission requirements, and develop courseware for highly classified operations.

The role requires 16+ years of experience without a degree or 14+ with an AS/AA or 12+ with BS/BA, or 8+ with PhD, plus 3+ years in instruction. TS/SCI clearance is mandatory; collaboration with operations, intelligence, and engineering teams is essential.

Qualifications

• 16 years experience without a degree or 14 with AS/AA or 12 with BS/BA or 10 with MS/MA or 8 with Ph.D.
• 3+ years formal instructor, trainer, or curriculum development experience.
• Demonstrated experience working with AI/ML tools, platforms, or applications in an operational or analytical environment.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with adjudicated polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Provide formal instruction on AI/ML tools available to classified operations, ensuring personnel develop the proficiency needed to apply these capabilities effectively within their operational work centers.
• Integrate AI/ML tools into tailored work areas, customizing implementation approaches to align with mission-specific workflows, data environments, and operational requirements.
• Document AI/ML workflow procedures, best practices, and lessons learned to drive process and efficiency improvements across the organization.
• Develop and maintain engaging training materials, courseware, lesson plans, and instructional documentation that support AI/ML proficiency and mission readiness.
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert on AI/ML platforms, tools, and applications relevant to classified space operations.
• Identify and communicate training gaps, workflow deficiencies, and opportunities to further leverage AI/ML capabilities to enhance mission effectiveness.
• Participate in training reviews, operational update briefings, strategic planning sessions, and mission-focused demonstrations.
• Provide supplemental instruction, mentorship, and individualized training support to operators as AI/ML tools and mission needs evolve.
• Collaborate closely with operations, intelligence, engineering, and mission protection teams to ensure AI/ML training and integration efforts remain aligned with current and future mission objectives.
• Maintain advanced proficiency in AI/ML systems and continuously adapt training programs to reflect emerging technologies, tools, and mission requirements.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

TS/SCI clearance

Job description

Peraton is seeking an AIML Senior Instructor to empower space operators with AI/ML training at Fort Belvoir. You will deliver formal instruction, tailor workflows to mission requirements, and develop courseware for highly classified operations.

The role requires 16+ years of experience without a degree or 14+ with an AS/AA or 12+ with BS/BA, or 8+ with PhD, plus 3+ years in instruction. TS/SCI clearance is mandatory; collaboration with operations, intelligence, and engineering teams is essential.