Space Operations Training Architect

Peraton; Fort Belvoir, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton seeks a Space Operations Trainer & Instructor to prepare space operators for complex national security missions at Fort Belvoir. You will deliver world-class instruction, develop courseware, and serve as a technical subject matter expert to ensure readiness across distributed centers.

The role emphasizes training program development, integration of emerging technologies, and collaboration with operations, engineering, and mission leadership to continuously improve tactics and procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years w/o a degree or 10 years with AS/AA or 8 years with BS/BA or 6 years with MS/MA 4 years with PhD
• 1+ years of experience using flight safety, orbital analysis, or mission planning tools such as ASW, SuperCombo, STK, or similar visualization and threat assessment systems.
• 1+ year of formal instructor, trainer, or curriculum development experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with adjudicated Polygraph

Responsibilities

• Deliver formal classroom instruction, mission-focused workshops, and hands-on training to personnel across all operational work centers.
• Develop and maintain engaging training materials, courseware, lesson plans, visual aids, and instructional documentation that support mission readiness and operational excellence.
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert on mission systems, workflows, data sources, system dependencies, and operational procedures.
• Train personnel on advanced space operations tools and applications, including Systems Tool Kit (STK) and other mission-critical software platforms.
• Develop contingency procedures and operational workarounds that support mission continuity during system degradations or outages.
• Participate in training reviews, operational update briefings, strategic planning sessions, exercises, and mission-focused demonstrations.
• Support system integration, testing, and capability development efforts by providing operational user feedback and training expertise.
• Identify and communicate training gaps, procedural deficiencies, system vulnerabilities, and operational risks that could impact mission success.
• Provide supplemental instruction, mentorship, and individualized training support to operators as mission needs evolve.
• Maintain advanced proficiency in operational systems and continuously adapt training programs to reflect emerging threats, technologies, and mission requirements.
• Collaborate closely with operations, intelligence, engineering, and mission protection teams to ensure training remains aligned with current operational realities and future mission objectives.
• Work full-time on-site at a government facility, with occasional travel (up to 15%) to support training, exercises, and mission requirements.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Security clearance TS/SCI with polylog

Instructional experience

Flight safety/orbital analysis tools

Education

12 years without a degree

AS/AA

BS/BA

MS/MA

PhD

Tools

STK

ASW

SuperCombo

Job description

Peraton seeks a Space Operations Trainer & Instructor to prepare space operators for complex national security missions at Fort Belvoir. You will deliver world-class instruction, develop courseware, and serve as a technical subject matter expert to ensure readiness across distributed centers.

The role emphasizes training program development, integration of emerging technologies, and collaboration with operations, engineering, and mission leadership to continuously improve tactics and procedures.