Space Operations Training Lead

KBR Careers; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR is seeking a highly motivated Space Operations Training Specialist to support training, curriculum development, and instructional delivery for orbital warfare test and evaluation activities.

The successful candidate will serve as a key member of the training team responsible for developing and delivering advanced space operations education and mission qualification training to government personnel engaged in space test and evaluation missions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience supporting space operations.
• 3+ years of experience supporting orbital warfare-specific missions and/or space system testing and evaluation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of orbital mechanics, space mission planning, and DoD test/ evaluation processes.
• Experience developing, maintaining, and delivering technical training programs and curricula.
• Experience developing lesson plans, qualification programs, examinations, and training materials.
• Experience facilitating classroom and hands-on technical training environments.
• Experience using modeling and simulation tools such as STK, FreeFlyer, or similar space analysis software.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Ability to obtain and maintain SAP eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Update and maintain Mission Qualification Training (MQT) curriculum and provide training materials for all topics in orbital warfare test and evaluation to include orbital mechanics, relative satellite navigation, basics in astronautical engineering and space technology, DoD test/ evaluation standards and practices; training materials include lesson plans, master tasks list, tests and quizzes.
• Instruct and facilitate portions of MQT, mission planning training, data analytics, modeling and simulation, and data science training; scheduling management and coordinating with training stakeholders.
• Collect student feedback after each training event and provide documentation to the Government.
• Support training records maintenance for all 3 TES members and training programs on the system of record (PEX, CFETP, WJQS).
• Audit and review curriculum for ISD for all tasks outlined on the APOI and IPOI; coordinate with instructors to identify updates.
• Create and manage the TES strategic training environment plan; articulate long-term training vision into a white paper and POA&M actions.
• Attend TES training shop weekly standups and planning meetings for all training activities.
• Conduct training events utilizing modeling and simulation software (e.g., STK, FreeFlyer).
• Work with outside agencies to identify existing training or develop training for CTT-specific technologies, components, and capabilities.

Skills

Space Operations

Orbital Mechanics

Curriculum Development

Instructional Delivery

Clearance: Top Secret

SAP Eligibility

Modeling & Simulation Tools

Communication Skills

Education

B.S. in related field

Tools

STK

FreeFlyer

Job description

KBR is seeking a highly motivated Space Operations Training Specialist to support training, curriculum development, and instructional delivery for orbital warfare test and evaluation activities.

The successful candidate will serve as a key member of the training team responsible for developing and delivering advanced space operations education and mission qualification training to government personnel engaged in space test and evaluation missions.