Space Operations Training Lead

Knight Federal Solutions; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Knight Federal Solutions in Suffolk, VA seeks a Principal Space Operations Analyst Trainer to join a diverse team supporting Joint Staff J7 and Deployable Training Division. You will provide observation, training, and feedback focused on Space Operations planning and its integration with fires, metrics, and multi-domain operations.

The role requires on-site work in Suffolk, VA, and willingness to travel up to 25% with a DoD Secret clearance (Top Secret possible).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of professional and/or military operational experience; or specialized technical training and certifications.
• Joint Forces Staff College or Service equivalent.
• Thorough understanding of Space Operations and experience at the operational level.
• Willing to travel worldwide, up to 25% of the time.
• Active DoD Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret on-site.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a subject matter expert and trainer in Space operations in joint, multinational, interagency, and globally integrated exercises and operations
• Integrates into, contributes to, and provides functional continuity in the DTD's Fires and Effects Section, which consists of military Observer Trainers (OTs) and contractor Analyst Trainers (ATs) providing training and observation in Fires and Targeting, Cyberspace Operations, Space Operations, Public Affairs, Integrated Air and Missile Defense, and Operations in the Information Environment (OIE)
• Mentors, trains, and supports new OTs
• Participates as a member of Deployable Training Teams (DTTs) comprised of OTs and ATs observing, training, and providing feedback
• Ascertains key command challenges at the operational and strategic levels and conducts cross-functional analysis for lessons learned and best practices
• Understands strategic thought and direction guiding campaign, deliberate, and crisis planning at the operational level
• Researches national strategic documents, historical exercises, and policies to inform planning
• Develops FAAR, ESR, CFR, IAAR, and input into JLLIS; creates post-event debriefs and summaries
• Updates and maintains documents and periodicals such as Joint Operations Insights and Best Practices
• Develops and facilitates seminars for National Defense University's Senior Leader Education Program

Skills

Space operations

Training delivery

Joint/Multinational exercises

Education

Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of experience

Master's degree with 6+ years of experience

Job description

Knight Federal Solutions in Suffolk, VA seeks a Principal Space Operations Analyst Trainer to join a diverse team supporting Joint Staff J7 and Deployable Training Division. You will provide observation, training, and feedback focused on Space Operations planning and its integration with fires, metrics, and multi-domain operations.

The role requires on-site work in Suffolk, VA, and willingness to travel up to 25% with a DoD Secret clearance (Top Secret possible).