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INTECON · 2 weeks ago

Space Operations Instructor & Curriculum Developer

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$120K/yr - $150K/yr

3+ years exp

INTECON is a leading product and technology firm specializing in strategic enterprise life-cycle support. They are seeking a highly skilled Space Operations Instructor & Curriculum Developer to develop advanced curriculum and deliver instruction for missile warning systems, ensuring training programs are current and aligned with operational requirements.

Information Technology

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Deliver comprehensive classroom and simulator-based instruction for Qualification Training (QT), Difference Training (DT), and Combat Training (CT) courses across systems such as SBIRS, OBAC, JTAGS, S2E2, and UEWR

Provide specialized instructor training, including Instructor Qualification Course (IQC), Simulator Instructor Course (SIC), and Instructional Systems Development (ISD) methodologies for fellow trainers

Develop and maintain training curriculum, lesson plans, interactive courseware, knowledge/performance tests, and realistic training scenarios in accordance with U.S. Space Force standards

Continuously review and update instructional materials at least annually or whenever changes occur (e.g. new procedures or simulator software updates) to keep training content up-to-date

Assist in defining and validating training simulator requirements, identifying deficiencies and improvements to enhance the realism and effectiveness of training devices

Maintain expert familiarity with USSF training regulations, evaluation documentation, and the Ready Spacecrew Program standards to ensure all training activities meet official guidelines

Support the development and update of Plans of Instruction (POIs), Training and Evaluation Performance Standards (TEPS), Master Task Lists (MTLs), and other training documentation critical to Mission Delta 4

Coordinate closely with Mission Delta 4 leadership to align training schedules and content with operational cycles and readiness needs, ensuring crew training keeps pace with mission demands

Provide administrative support for training simulators and participate in verification/validation events, ensuring simulators accurately reflect operational environments

Document all training sessions and results, maintain meticulous student training records, and assist in preparing required training reports for leadership review

Qualification

Curriculum DevelopmentMissile Warning SystemsInstructional Systems DesignStandard Space TrainerTraining Database SystemsMicrosoft Office SuiteLearning Management Systems

Required

Bachelor's degree in Education, Instructional Technology, or a related field – or equivalent experience

3+ years of hands-on experience in curriculum development and instruction, ideally for technical or military training programs

3+ years of experience with relevant missile warning/space operations weapon systems and crew positions (e.g. SBIRS, OBAC, JTAGS, S2E2, UEWR), providing firsthand understanding of the operational context

Demonstrated experience with Instructional Systems Design (ISD) principles and methodologies for developing effective training programs

Experience utilizing the Standard Space Trainer (SST) or similar high-fidelity simulators as an instructor to replicate mission scenarios

Familiarity with U.S. Space Force training and evaluation regulations, and ability to navigate official training documentation and record-keeping requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance (must be a U.S. citizen eligible for Top Secret/SCI)

Preferred

Master's degree in Instructional Design, Space Studies, or a related discipline

Completion of a DoD/USSF Instructor or Evaluator certification program (e.g., formal USSF instructor course)

Direct experience with Mission Delta 4 systems and operational training cycles (e.g., prior service as a space operations crew member or trainer within MD4)

Familiarity with integrating intelligence briefings or threat scenarios into training (experience with Combat Training integration of intel products)