Space Operations Training Instructor

KBR, Inc; California (MO); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Space Operations Training Instructor to develop, deliver, and continually improve space operations training for a national security capability.

The role requires extensive operational space experience, advanced instructional design skills, and ability to work in highly classified environments. The incumbent will create and maintain plans of instruction, curricula, and courseware; coordinate training with government stakeholders; manage schedules and documentation; and lead

Qualifications

• An active TS/SCI clearance with SAP eligibility is required to be considered for this position.
• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline.
• 10+ years of space operations experience.
• 10+ years of instructional experience, training development, or training management.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Experience developing training products in operational mission environments.
• Master's degree is desired.
• Former Space Force, Air Force Space Command, NRO, or related national security space experience.
• Instructor, Evaluator, Weapons, Standards & Evaluation, or Training Flight experience.
• Expertise in satellite operations and crew certification processes.
• Experience applying Instructional System Design principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update Plans of Instruction (POI).
• Design and improve qualification, advanced, and upgrade training curricula.
• Create and update courseware, lesson plans, practical exercises, and evaluation materials.
• Ensure all training products align with applicable Space Force and DoD guidance.
• Deliver satellite operator qualification training.
• Facilitate approximately three major training classes annually.
• Evaluate student performance and provide remediation recommendations.
• Maintain accurate training documentation and certification records.
• Manage classroom scheduling, student administration, and instructional resources.
• Develop and maintain training reports and metrics.
• Coordinate staffing and approval of training products with government stakeholders.
• Support continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Develop Mission Essential Tasks (METs).
• Assist with mission directives, policies, procedures, and operational guidance.
• Support readiness and standardization programs aligned with Space Force training frameworks.

Skills

Space operations

Instructional design

Communication skills

TS/SCI clearance

SAP eligibility

Crew certification

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (desired)

Job description

Space Operations Training Instructor

KBR is seeking a highly experienced Space Operations Training and Standards Instructor to support an emerging national security space capability. This individual will partner directly with government stakeholders to develop, deliver, and continuously improve operational training programs that prepare the next generation of space warfighters. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted training expert responsible for instructional system design, curriculum development, satellite operator qualification training, mission certification standards, training management, and student performance assessment. The role requires extensive operational space experience, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to operate within highly classified environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update Plans of Instruction (POI).
• Design and improve qualification, advanced, and upgrade training curricula.
• Create and update courseware, lesson plans, practical exercises, and evaluation materials.
• Ensure all training products align with applicable Space Force and DoD guidance.
• Deliver satellite operator qualification training.
• Facilitate approximately three major training classes annually.
• Evaluate student performance and provide remediation recommendations.
• Maintain accurate training documentation and certification records.
• Manage classroom scheduling, student administration, and instructional resources.
• Develop and maintain training reports and metrics.
• Coordinate staffing and approval of training products with government stakeholders.
• Support continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Develop Mission Essential Tasks (METs).
• Assist with mission directives, policies, procedures, and operational guidance.
• Support readiness and standardization programs aligned with Space Force training frameworks.

Qualifications

• Required: An active TS/SCI clearance with SAP eligibility is required to be considered for this position, which is something only a U.S. citizen can obtain.
• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline.
• 10+ years of space operations experience.
• 10+ years of instructional experience, training development, or training management.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Experience developing training products in operational mission environments.
• Desired: Master's degree.
• Former Space Force, Air Force Space Command, NRO, or related national security space experience.
• Instructor, Evaluator, Weapons, Standards & Evaluation, or Training Flight experience.
• Expertise in satellite operations and crew certification processes.
• Experience applying Instructional System Design principles.
• Relevant Guidance Familiarity: DAFH 36-2675 SFI 13-602 Volume 1 SPFG2024 13-602 Volume 3 AFI 13-602 Volume 3 SPOCGM2025 10-01 SPAFORGEN training requirements and guidance

Work Environment

• Location: On-site at Beale AFB, CA.
• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
• Working Hours: Standard Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40hrs
• Basic Compensation: $160,000 - $180,000 This range is for California only. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule.

• 401K plan with company match
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• AD&D
• Flexible spending account
• Disability
• Paid time off
• Flexible work schedule

We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

Why Join Us

• Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.
• Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company.
• KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities.

We deliver – together.

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.

We are committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, and we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.

Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries.

At KBR, We Deliver.

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