Senior Academic Instructor/ SME- Onsite

Jefferson Solutions Group

$120K — $130K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Top Secret/SCI security clearance eligibility required.
  • Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution.
  • 10+ years of DOD military experience, particularly in air components.
  • Proficiency in multimedia for instructional presentations and briefings.
  • Ability to travel within and outside the continental U.S. as needed.
  • Military career assignments must include leadership roles in Air Component at command level.
  • Significant training and instructor experience within military education courses.

Responsibilities

  • Provide instruction for senior-level military courses.
  • Engage directly with high-ranking military officials.
  • Demonstrate strong organizational and independent operational skills.
  • Develop and present instructional materials using multimedia tools.
  • Ensure effective communication and instruction in military contexts.
  • Adapt teaching strategies for diverse audiences during training sessions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Retirement plan match to support future savings.
  • Generous annual leave and floating holidays.
  • Education reimbursement for further professional development.
  • Life insurance options and disability coverage available.
  • Cafeteria benefits plan for flexible spending.
  • Access to employee assistance programs (EAP) and wellness programs.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Jefferson Solutions Group is seeking a Senior Academic Instructor to provide ongoing support to the U.S. Air Force 505th Command and Control Wing (CCW), Test and Training Group (TTG).

The annual salary range for this position is $120,000.00 to $130,000.00 The annual salary range is negotiable. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. This position requires that applicants reside in the United States and have legal authorization to work in the U.S. Applicants must maintain U.S. residency for the duration of their employment.

The Senior Academic Instructor will:

  • Support general instruction in all senior-level courses (ACSLC, CSSC, JAFQC, and SJAT).


  • Directly interface with senior executives (GS-15 - SES) and General Officers (active duty and retired) and require strong organizational skills, as well as the ability to operate independently.


Required Qualifications:

  • Current Top Secret/SCI clearance eligibility.


  • Bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited university or college.


  • Minimum of 10 years of DOD military experience with specific air component experience. Must have demonstrated ability to instruct in a military environment; it is preferred that instructors have at least 1 year of previous platform instruction.


  • Must be proficient with multimedia operations required for instructional briefings, presentations, and exercise activities. This includes the knowledge, skill, and ability to develop and present graphics data and information for various audiences.


  • Ability to travel to various locations within and outside the continental United States (CONUS) in performance of the tasks.


  • Career assignments must include Air Component Headquarters assignment as a field grade officer; staff assignment in a leadership role (Branch, Division, Directorate) for a Major Command or Joint Force Command or Service Headquarters / Joint Staff.


  • Training and Instructor experience is required with career history in at least one of the following roles: Weapons Instructor Course (or sister service equivalent) with follow-on assignment as an instructor/evaluator; PME faculty; Advanced Study Group (e.g., SAASS, SAMS, JAWS, etc.) with follow-on assignment; AETC Master Instructor; assignment to a combat training organization such as Air Advisor Academy, Joint Enabling Capability Command, MCTP / OCTP (Highly Qualified Expert-Senior Mentor advisor), C2WAC, or similar role with foreign national militaries.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • 20+ years of military operational experience as a rated officer, intelligence community professional, cyberspace officer, Special Operations Force officer, or space operations officer, with a minimum of five years as a senior officer (GS-14/15, Colonel, Brigadier General).


Benefit Overview:

  • Health Benefits; Medical, Dental, Vision


  • Retirement Plan Match


  • Competitive Annual Leave Package


  • Education Reimbursement


  • Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance


  • Disability Insurance


  • Cafeteria Plan


  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


  • Domestic and Global Health Insurance


  • Floating Holidays


  • Wellness Program

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