Overview

Job Summary

 

In this role, you will support the education and development of military and civilian leaders in Space and Missile Defense operations while contributing to Army doctrine for Space, High-Altitude, and Global Missile Defense missions. You will design and deliver training programs that enhance readiness, support leader development, and uphold the Army’s Quality Assurance Program. 

 

You will also provide direct support to the Space Operations Training Division (SOTD) and the Army Space Cadre Basic Course (ASCBC), helping prepare Army Space professionals to meet current and future mission requirements.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

The Senior Training Specialist will:

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on Army and Joint Space Operations, providing expertise on space capabilities and their integration into military operations 
• Deliver instruction and facilitate training for one or more Space and Missile Defense School (SMDS) courses 
• Develop, update, and maintain lesson plans, course materials, training products, and instructional content 
• Design and conduct classroom instruction, practical exercises, demonstrations, and student evaluations 
• Analyze, design, develop, implement, evaluate, and maintain education and training programs in accordance with TRADOC Regulation (TR) 350-70 and Army accreditation standards 
• Conduct research on emerging threats, evolving space capabilities, and operational requirements to ensure training materials remain current, accurate, and mission-relevant 
• Coordinate with SMDS training divisions and key stakeholders to align course content with Army institutional training requirements, doctrine, and operational needs 
• Support and facilitate After Action Reviews (AARs), analyze findings, identify trends, and recommend improvements to training content and delivery methods. 
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance the effectiveness of Army Space training, education, and leader development programs 
• Travel as required to support training events, exercises, conferences, and mission requirements 

Requirements

Skills and Experience 

 

The Sr. Training Specialist must have: 

• Active Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance 
• Ability to travel up to 50% in support of training and mission requirements 
• 12+ years of space-related military experience as a Senior Non-Commissioned Officer (SNCO) or Commissioned Officer 
• Extensive knowledge of Space Fundamentals, space-enabled capabilities, and their application to military operations 
• Experience supporting Army and Joint Space Operations, including space mission areas, space organizations, and the integration of space capabilities into multi-domain and coalition operations 
• Strong understanding of military planning, operations, doctrine, and the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP) 
• Experience integrating space capabilities into multi-domain operations, targeting processes, and the Army operations process 
• Familiarity with the ADDIE instructional systems design model, adult learning principles, and curriculum development methodologies 
• Previous experience as an instructor, facilitator, trainer, military educator, or in a similar training role 
• Prior experience teaching, mentoring, or training military personnel in operational or institutional training environments 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel 

Education and Certifications 

 

The Senior Training Specialistmust have the following: 

 

Required 

• 12+ years of space related military experience as an SNCO or Officer or a Bachelors Degree 

Preferred  

• MOSQ: FA40, Space 200, ASCBC, ASCF, Space Control Operator, or other relevant space courses 
• Previous instructor-facilitator experience; graduate of a military instructor training course (CFD-IC, ITC/SGITC, FIFC, ABIC, AFBIC, etc.) 

Benefits

 

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid federal holidays

Security Clearance

 

Must be a U.S. Citizen. A high-level Department of Defense active security clearance is/may be required. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to government information.

 

Physical Requirements

 

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time and typing and reading from a computer screen. The candidate must have enough mobility, including bending, reaching, and kneeling, to complete daily duties in a prompt and efficient manner, and that may include lifting up to thirty pounds, as necessary.

 

Posted Salary RangeUSD $110,000.00 - USD $125,000.00 /Yr.