Job Description

Program Overview

About The Role

Peraton is looking for a Space Domain Awareness Training Manager to support a national security program conducting 24/7 Space Warfighting operations based in Springfield, VA.

As the Training Lead supporting a national security program s pace w arfighting mission , you will be responsible for improving and maintaining a robust training program designed to equip all assigned personnel with the knowledge and system skills necessary to win in a contested space environment. As a senior training team member filling a key position , a successful candidate will lead training program development and documentation efforts and deliver strong foundational space d omain awareness (SDA) system & mission knowledge to enable our warfigh t ers and protect national space assets. In a dynamic and increasingly active space environment the Training Lead will be at the forefront of learning the latest develop ing system capabilities and responsible for integrating that knowledge into new tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) for operational checklist and training materials changes . This is subject matter expert (SME)- level position requiring expert skill s in both formal classroom instruct ion and hand-on system training .

Responsibilities:

• Supervis e 3-4 training team members working across geographically separate d operat ions center s while deliver ing quality training products to government customer

• Schedule , lead formal classroom instruction for all organizational divisions

• Lead training meetings, a ttend ops update briefings, exercise , strategic planning meetings , and tool demonstrations, sharing SME knowledge & system expertise

• Offer ad hoc and supplemental hands-on system training for operators upon request

• Author training documentation and builds visual aid s with step-by-step instructions , capturing system screenshots with supporting annotations using standard office software tools ( i.e. MS W ord , PowerPoint , Adobe PDF etc. )

• Familiarize self and training team members with develop ing system tools , updates relevant job aids, checklists and training reference material

• Assist in system integration and development efforts as SME and user resource

• Practice operational risk-management; r ecognizes system limitations and vulnerabilities , and/or procedural and training deficits posing risk to mission success

• Maintain system proficiency (i.e., Systems Tool Kit (STK) and other software)

• Work full-time on-site at a government facility in Springfield , V A (* some t ravel , up to 15%, is necessary to meet training and mission requirements )

***This position is contingent upon award of contract***

Qualifications

• 12+ years’ space operations and/or space intel ligence experience with bachelor’s degree ; 14 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree ; 11+ years relevant experience with m aster’s degree in related technical or teaching field s

• 3+ years’ space operations and/or experience using NRO on-orbit space systems tools ( i.e. , ASW, SuperCombo ) tools , STK or similar o rbital visualization propagators and threat determination analysis tools

• 3+ years ’ Training Manager or related space system tools instruct ing experience

• Excellent oral & written communication skills

• Possess a TS/SCI clearance with adjudicated CI Poly

PREFERRED :

• SME-level knowledge of foreign / domestic space & ground system threat capabilities

• P rior supervisor/ managerial or operat ions task /project team lead experience

• Prior experience with Air Force/Space Force training records and positional task lists

• Orbital Analyst schooling ( i.e. Space 100, 200, 300, Advance Orbital Mech a nics, Orbital Analyst Training Course or similar)

• Advanced proficiency in MS word and PowerPoint

• Superior oral & written communication skills , experience interacting with military and civilian leaders

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range: $135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at

Application Duration Statement: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. 

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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