Space Subject Matter Expert/Instructor

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Job Description:

Parsons has emerged as a leader in the development of cutting-edge solutions for the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Our tremendous success can be attributed to our people and our priorities. We hire the best; we make them a priority and we never lose focus on the mission. It's why we're here. We have built this cultural legacy by working closely with analysts and operators to understand their needs and delivering meaningful value through innovative, cost effective and intuitive software solutions.

Our Space Operations Directorate is passionate about making America the undisputed leader in Space because we understand that ensuring our nation's security for future generations depends on it. Parsons creates game changing space solutions by teaming highly respected subject matter experts with brilliant technologists.

Are you a highly capable instructor with immersive joint, coalition and space experience and a desire to deliver critical space domain awareness information to all other warfighting domains? Do you have experience leveraging Space Systems for operating, planning, and training with Joint and Coalition personnel from various warfighting domains working in a Space field or mission area? Do you have experience in national-level space policy and strategy? Do you want to be part of a team that is helping the government solve major national security challenges in the space domain? We need your help.

Our team is looking for a professional Instructor with Joint, Coalition and Space experience who will support a United States Space Force organization in the development of comprehensive training, education, design, and delivery at multiple classification levels on an annual basis. The successful candidate will be an exceptional communicator with a strong work ethic, knowledge of Space Force/Air Force training processes and environments, and a demonstrated ability to instruct technical training packages in the field of space operational planning at multiple classification levels.

Job Duties

• Participates in the development of training plans and materials
• Conducts both on-site and in-residence training consisting of lectures and practical exercises in accordance with approved programs of instruction using lesson plans, technical manuals, student guides, handouts, practical exercise worksheets, and both written and digital evaluations
• Performs analysis of jobs and/or missions to create task lists used in the development of learning objectives, course content, and basis for learning
• Performs analysis to identify the student knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for the mission/job/task performance
• Develops course learning objectives, test strategy, and test items, as well as determine the instructional strategies and instructional methods and media
• Designs and develops instructional material (may be referred to as training support packages or TSPs) and technical documentation
• Implements training by ensuring all necessary personnel, equipment, administrative material, and facilities are adequate and available
• Participates in the preparation and submission of training plan and training materials according to the Contract Data Requirement List (CDRL) process
• Conducts both virtual and in-residence training consisting of lectures, and practical exercises to customers and/or company employees
• Conducts formative, summative, and operational evaluations (both internal and external) to generate metrics used to improve the training system quality

Required Skills

• Experience with space domain related software such as ISSA, SPADOC, ASW, MPS, BMEWS
• Understanding of cislunar security and surveillance
• Experience working with Space Force/Air Force personnel in training environments.
• Experience training enterprise mission-focused software applications
• Experience in developing and leading in-person classroom or group-based training.
• Ability to adapt training plans and presentations based on size of class and individual training session needs
• Active-duty military operational experience supporting the Space Domain Awareness (SDA) mission, preferably with demonstrated experience training SDA operators
• Great interpersonal and communications skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, flexible environment, and take the initiative to learn new tools and concepts quickly
• Must be able to organize and plan effectively
• Must be willing and able to travel both domestically and internationally
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid U.S. Passport
• Must have an active Secret clearance with DCID 6/4 eligibility and ability to obtain a Top Secret SCI

Desired Skills

• Experience effectively leading teams in fast-paced, dynamic, mission-focused operating environments.
• Experience working with Camtasia, Snagit, Adobe Premier, Adobe Captivate and other eLearning development tools
• Understanding of data analysis and data interpretation
• Strong grasp of orbital mechanics, including calculations of satellite orbits and trajectories
• Experience working in an Agile software development environment
• Space Force/Air Force experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Information Warfare
  • Electromagnetic Warfare
  • Spectrum Management
  • Collection Manager
  • Mission Planning
  • Intelligence
  • Communications
  • SATVUL
  • Air/Missile Defense

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Secret

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what's next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range:
$104,200.00 - $182,400.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company's core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!

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