Space Operations Instructor - NSSI

Sigmatech Inc; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigmatech Inc. seeks a postgraduate-level adult education instructor to deliver space operations instruction at the National Security Space Institute (NSSI) in Colorado.

The role requires developing, validating, and maintaining lesson plans and course materials per ISD guidelines and coordinating with DoD customers. The candidate will teach space operations topics across online, in-resident, mobile, and blended formats, including C2 and space capabilities, with travel up to 25% annually.

Qualifications

• Requires Master’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent
• Active TS/SCI
• 3+ years of curriculum/lesson development and instruction
• 8+ years of experience in relevant field
• Past military or federal government experience
• Experience with DoD training and ISD model

Responsibilities

• Instruct space operations lessons in various courses.
• Develop and maintain educational materials for NSSI courses.
• Coordinate with internal and external agencies to update materials.
• Travel up to 25% annually, including weekends/overseas.
• Deliver instruction in in-residence, mobile, online, and blended formats.

Skills

USSF Space Competencies

Space operations knowledge

Education systems experience

Microsoft Office

Education

Master’s degree in relevant field

Tools

ISD guidelines

Job description

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This position requires familiarity in the following areas: DoW, commercial and civil space operations, ground systems, on-orbit systems, links, international capabilities, threats, cyber operations/threats/security. This position will be responsible for the development, maintenance and delivery of Space Operations related materials and lessons. Individual will assist in the coordination, development, and maintenance of Space Operations lessons, student learning experience, delivery curriculum delivery levels and lengths. Individual will instruct space operations lessons, space command and control (C2), space capabilities, and similar topics in various in-residence, mobile, online, and/or blended NSSI courses. The ideal candidate has multiple tours in multiple space power disciplines. Individual will instruct Space Operations to various audiences in-residence NSSI and at travel locations as directed by the customer. Travel requirements of up to 25% annually, including occasional weekend and overseas travel.

General duties

This position will instruct lessons in various courses as well as develop, implement, validate, and maintain educational and course materials for assigned lessons at the National Security Space Institute (NSSI), Peterson SFB, Colorado and the local area.

Specific duties

Postgraduate level adult education instructor. Instruct in various space and DoW related competency areas supporting online, blended, in-resident and mobile courses of the NSSI. Qualify and deliver classroom instruction as assigned consistent with Instructional System Development (ISD) principles and NSSI Instructions to satisfy government course delivery requirements.

Curriculum developer. Design, develop, implement, and maintain lesson plans and materials within the USAF Instructional System Development (ISD) guidelines to satisfy government educational requirements. Interface with internal and external agencies and customers as required to maintain up-to-date education program materials.

Additional duties as required may be assigned. Required Skills/Experience

• Working knowledge of USSF Space Competencies
• Working knowledge of Commercial, Civil, and DOW space capabilities and operations
• Working knowledge and experience with training and education systems and programs
• Working knowledge of, and experience with, DoD Operational level command and control
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook)
  • Top Secret Clearance and SCI eligibility required.

Experience and Skills

Desired Skills/Experience

• Completion of Air Force Instructor Course or equivalent Joint Service or civilian course/degree
• Experience with DoD training/education, including planning, developing, and delivering instruction in accordance with the ISD model, training records keeping and documentation.
  • Familiarity with USSF organizations, Guardian development and strategic direction

Required Education

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in relevant field (8 years of experience in a relevant field may be substituted for the education requirement)

Required Experience

• Active TS/SCI
• 3 years of experience in curriculum/lesson development and instruction.
• 3+ years of experience planning in joint and/or international environments.
• 8+ years of experience in relevant field
• Past military active-duty and/or federal government civil-servant experience.
• Past professional experience in space programs and operations (satellite operations, launch, etc.)

In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act thesalary for this position is $110,000 – $125,000; however, Sigmatech considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, experience, education/training, key skills, location and often contractual requirements.

Sigmatech is an EEO employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.