Space Operations Instructor (NSSI)

Delta Solutions and Strategies; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Parental leave

Jury duty leave

Job summary

Delta Solutions & Strategies seeks a Space Operations Instructor to support course delivery and development at the NSSI Peterson SFB, CO. The role involves instructing postgraduate-level courses and developing lesson plans in alignment with ISD guidelines for government requirements.

You will collaborate with NSSI personnel and contractors to deliver courseware, ensure quality, and maintain materials while supporting travel up to 25% annually including some weekends.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required; 8 years of experience may substitute the education requirement.
• Security clearance: Top-Secret clearance and SCI eligibility required.
• Familiarity with DoD training/education ISD model and government course delivery.

Responsibilities

• Postgraduate level adult education instructor and curriculum developer.
• Instruct in SME areas and support online, blended, in-resident, and mobile courses.
• Qualify and deliver classroom instruction per ISD principles and government requirements.
• Design, develop, implement, and maintain lesson plans within ISD guidelines.
• Interface with internal/external agencies to maintain up-to-date course materials.

Skills

USSF Space Competencies

Space capabilities

Training & education systems

DoD command & control

US Space strategies

United States Combatant Commands

Microsoft Office

Top-Secret SCI clearance

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Delta Solutions & Strategies is seeking a Space Operations Instructor to support course delivery and development at the National Security Space Institute (NSSI) Peterson SFB, CO. This position will instruct lessons in various courses as well as develop, implement, validate, and maintain educational and course materials for assigned lessons. This position requires familiarity in the following areas: DoD, commercial and civil space operations, ground systems, on-orbit systems, links, international capabilities, threats, cyber operations/threats/security. Individual will assist in the coordination, development, and maintenance of said lessons. Individual will instruct develop and instruct Space Operations lessons. Individual will instruct, collaborate with NSSI government, civilian and contractor personnel to develop and deliver the courseware IAW customer specifications. In addition to the above, this position will also be responsible for the development, maintenance and delivery of all aspects related to Course execution. Travel requirements of up to 25% annually, including occasional weekend.

What you will be doing:

• Postgraduate level adult education instructor and curriculum developer.
• Instruct in areas of SME and additional subject areas as required, supporting online, blended, in-resident and mobile courses of the NSSI as able and required.
• 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. Provide strategic guidance in the adoption of modern digital learning experiences, identification of knowledge and skills gaps, and creation of new learning paths to support space expertise at scale.

What You Will Need

• Working knowledge of USSF Space Competencies
• Working knowledge of Commercial, Civil, and DOD 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
• Working knowledge of US Space strategies, policies and doctrine
• Working knowledge of United States Combatant Commands.
• Working knowledge of US partners in space
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of applications (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook).
• 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).
• Security Clearance: Top-Secret clearance and SCI eligibility required.

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

$100,000 - $125,000 a year

Delta Solutions & Strategies offers a generous benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), PTO, paid holidays, parental, military and jury duty paid leaves. In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this position is $100,000-$125,000. Please note the salary information is a general guideline only. Delta Solutions & Strategies considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

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