Space Battle Management Instructor

What you will be doing:

• Develop, qualify on, and deliver course materials (lessons, labs, and assessments) aligned with Instructional Systems Design (ISD/ADDIE) principles and applicable DoD/USSF doctrine
• Develop, maintain, and instruct content covering Space Domain Awareness and Missile Warning and Tracking at the in-residence OTC at Peterson SFB
• Integrate real-world scenarios involving missile launches, orbital events, and adversary actions to support decision-making exercises
• Be prepared to support development of simulation-based training and operational vignettes
• Interface with internal and external agencies to ensure course content reflects current doctrine, threat intelligence, and operational practices
• Coordinate instructional activities with Contract Task Lead and government personnel
• Support periodic graduation exercises as required
• Develop assessments to measure student proficiency against learning objectives
• Ensure course materials comply with classification guidance and operational security requirements
• Participate in course reviews, validation events, and continuous improvement efforts
• Additional duties as assigned
• Work on-site - minimal telework authorized

What you will need:

• Knowledge of Space Situational Awareness (SSA) and SDA, including tracking systems, sensor networks, and object characterization
• Understanding of missile warning systems, including space-based infrared architectures, launch detection, and threat reporting processes
• Familiarity with key systems and frameworks supporting missile warning and SSA (e.g., OPIR systems, ground-based radar integration, and data fusion processes)
• Ability to teach operational decision-making in time-sensitive, high-consequence environments
• Knowledge of joint and combined operations, including integration with air, maritime, space, and cyber domains
• Familiarity with Joint Doctrine, Service Doctrine, to include Joint Publications
• Strong instructional capability to translate complex operational concepts into structured, measurable learning objectives
• Effective communication skills for remote instruction and learner engagement
• Active or current Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility required

Education and Required Experience:

• Education:  Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Space Operations, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Systems Engineering, or related field; OR a bachelor’s degree and 8 years of additional relevant experience may be substituted
• Years of Experience:  Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in space operations, missile warning, air/missile defense, or related DoD operational domain
• Preferred Certifications:  Space Operations or Missile Warning qualification training (USSF/USAF or equivalent)
• Instructor certifications (e.g., military instructor qualification)