Space Control Training Specialist (Mid-Level)

Galapagos Federal Systems; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Parental leave

Military differential

Tuition reimbursement

Federal holidays

Job summary

Galapagos Federal Systems is seeking a Training Specialist Mid - Space Control Systems Operator to develop and deliver advanced instruction on space control, SATCOM, and offensive space operations for US Army clients. The role supports SMDS and SMDSCoE education, training, and professional development of Soldiers and DoD personnel.

The ideal candidate has extensive military space operations experience, a strong instructional background, and the ability to translate complex concepts into

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• 5+ years of space-related military experience as NCO or Company Grade Officer.
• Experience supporting military space operations or space control missions.
• Knowledge of microwave/MW spectrum applications to SATCOM and space ops.
• Experience with Offensive Space Operations (Space Control) concepts and mission requirements.
• Experience with Counter-SATCOM equipment, systems, and procedures.
• Experience operating space control systems and conducting SATCOM interference analysis missions.
• Knowledge of space control mission planning, system operations, and MDMP.
• Familiarity with virtual training environments and intelligence support to space control missions.
• Strong understanding of space fundamentals and integration into joint/Army ops.
• Experience with ADDIE instructional design methodology and military training development.
• Knowledge of Army training development processes and TRADOC 350-70 standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to deliver technical briefings to senior leadership.
• Willingness to travel for training and mission objectives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME in Army space capabilities and space control operations.
• Deliver instruction for SMDS courses, especially Space Control Systems Operator Qualification Course.
• Provide classroom, practical, and simulation-based instruction on space control and Counter-SATCOM.
• Train personnel in SATCOM interference analysis, mission planning, and system operations.
• Provide instruction in C2 operations, intelligence support, and space control employment.
• Demonstrate use of virtual training environments and simulation platforms.
• Explain complex space operations concepts to learners with varying experience.

Skills

Active TS/SCI

Space operations experience

Counter-SATCOM knowledge

MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Instructor/trainer experience

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Space Operations or related field

Instructor training/course certification

TRADOC 350-70 training knowledge

Job description

Galapagos Federal Systems is seeking a Training Specialist Mid - Space Control Systems Operator to develop and deliver advanced instruction on space control, SATCOM, and offensive space operations for US Army clients. The role supports SMDS and SMDSCoE education, training, and professional development of Soldiers and DoD personnel.

The ideal candidate has extensive military space operations experience, a strong instructional background, and the ability to translate complex concepts into