Protected Band Lead Instructor

Overview

Apogee is always looking to add Lead Instructors with Protected Band. This role will be involved with providing contractor support to all aspects of the mission qualification training program. This includes administrative support to facilitate and document training in accordance with local procedures and higher headquarters direction as well as support to instruction and curriculum development.

This is a full-time role onsite in Colorado Springs, CO.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and conducts training programs, teaches classes, holds seminars and discussion groups.
• Designs and delivers programs to train all levels of personnel.
• Develops tests and visual aids, conducts training classes, and develops criteria for evaluating effectiveness of training activities.
• Formulates teaching outline in conformance with selected instructional methods, utilizing knowledge of specified training needs and effectiveness of such training methods as individual coaching, group instruction, lectures, demonstrations, conferences, meetings, and workshops.
• Keeps abreast of training and development research: learning theory, motivation theory, and new materials, methods, and techniques.
• Develops in-house programs and practices to identify developmental needs, including preparing personnel for more responsible positions and increasing effectiveness in present assignments.
• May evaluate and/or oversee contractors or vendors to develop and/or administer training programs.
• Responsible for development of e-learning programs.
• Confers with management, employees and clients to gain knowledge of work situations requiring training and to better understand changes in policies, procedures, regulations, business initiatives and technologies.
• Formulates teaching outline and determines instructional methods such as individual training, group instruction, lectures, demonstrations, conferences, meetings and workshops.
• Selects or develops teaching aids such as training handbooks, demonstration models, multimedia visual aids, computer tutorials, and reference works.
• Facilitates the execution of all training programs.
• Monitors training costs to ensure budget is not exceeded and prepares budget reports to justify expenditures.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a TS/SCICertifications:Education: Bachelor's DegreeYears of Experience: 8-10 years of relevant experience. Additional Experience:

• Minimum 1-year of adult teaching experience
• Experience using lesson plans to teach while applying adult learning theory in a classroom setting
• Experience operating SATCOM equipment
• Completion of Military Service intermediate or senior level Professional Military education, OR relevant service military or civilian experience.
• Deep expertise in MILSTAR/AEHF System Operations and Security; must know MILSTAR and AEHF constellations, unique protected comms features (anti-jamming, anti-scintillation, low probability of intercept/detection); crosslinking capabilities, and the intricate security protocols and key management systems associated with these bands
• Must have mastery of protected band waveforms and terminal operations (EHF, SHF, protected waveforms) and the operation, configuration, and troubleshooting of the diverse range of protected SATCOM terminals used across the different military branches. This includes understanding terminal security features and anti-jamming techniques implemented at the terminal level
• Advanced Knowledge of Protected Network Management and Control including key distribution and management, pre-planned product improvement (P3I) concepts and the procedures for managing protected communication resources for strategic and tactical users.
• Previous assignments held: MILSTAR/AEHF Satellite Systems Operator (Space Force/Air Force)
• Protected SATCOM terminal operator/maintainer (Army/Navy/Marine Corps)
• Spacecraft controller Trainee/junior controller (Space Force/Air Force)
• Acute organization and communication skills with strong public speaking
• Ability to work cooperatively, collaboratively, and respectfully with people inside and outside the organization to achieve mission goals
• Must also demonstrate a commitment to staying current on emerging threats, new protected communication technologies, and evolving countermeasures.
• Expertise in creating engaging and effective curriculum materials using instructional theories and applications
• Project management – Ability to manage projects efficiently and meet deadlines, involving the planning, execution, and monitoring of curriculum development efforts
• Assessment Creation and Analysis – Skill in developing diverse assessment tools to measure learning progress and effectiveness of the curriculum
• Technology Proficiency – Proficiency in Training Management Systems (PEX primary) and/or experience with Learning Management System (LMS) and educational technology tools to support digital and hybrid learning environments
• Data Analysis and Reporting - ability to track training and produce reports based on database entry analysis
• Proficiency in protected SATCOM anomaly resolution and reporting (identifying anomalies, troubleshooting, and reporting procedures unique to MILSTAR/AEHF)
• Have a comprehensive understanding of Mobile Constellation Control Station (MCCS) deployment and operations and how MCCS supports the operation and control of MILSTAR/AEHF constellations.
• MS Office (Word, Excel, PP, Outlook)
• Adobe Acrobat
• MS SharePoint/Teams

Additional InformationLocation:  Schriever SFB, Colorado Springs, COOn-site

Travel: 10%

Pay Range

USD $76,239.00 - USD $114,959.00 /Yr.