Space Operations Training Lead

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

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