Blackstone Talent Group, an award-winning technology consulting and talent agency, is seeking an Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) Instructor to join our Client's team.

This position will develop, implement, validate, and maintain training and course material at the 319th Combat Training Squadron (CTS), Peterson SFB CO for the Spacepower Discipline 2 (SPD2) – MW/MD course and other courses, as assigned.

What you will be doing:

• Design and develop courseware consistent with Instructional System Development (ISD) to satisfy government training requirements
• Provide in-residence classroom instruction on-site at the 319 CTS, Peterson Space Force Base 
• Develop schedules and overseethe execution of MW/MD courses
• Conduct, manage, and qualify for courses based on 319 CTS instructions and other guidance as identified in lesson plans
• Coordinate instructional activities with peer instructors and government training personnel
• Interface with internal and external agencies as required to maintain up to date training 
• Work on-site at Peterson Space Force Base – minimal telework
• Additional duties as assigned

What you will need: 

• Current Top Secret clearance and SCI eligibility
• Expert knowledge in space battle management and/or missile warning 
• Expert knowledge of Overhead Persistent Infrared and/or Ground-based RADAR systems
• Expert knowledge of missile warning sensors, processes, and architectures
• Expert knowledge of missile warning command and control 
• Working knowledge of missile defense activities and concepts
• Working knowledge of infrared exploitation products and support
• Working knowledge and experience with training systems and training programs
• Skilled communicator, experienced in providing platform instruction to an academically diverse audience of military, government civilian and contract personnel. Completion of Air Force Instructor Course or similar joint instructor course preferred 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook)

Required Experience:

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in relevant field (preferred); Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of additional experience may be substituted for education requirement.
• 4 to 8 years of experience with USAF/USSF/USA operations and or training in the OPIR MW/MD field either in industry, or with a U.S. Government agency 

Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI

Blackstone Talent Group is a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackstone Technology Group, a global IT services and software firm that implements technological solutions across commercial industry verticals and the US Federal Government. Blackstone's global talent augmentation practice was founded in 1998. Blackstone Talent Group has offices in San Francisco, Denver, Houston, Colorado Springs, and Washington, DC. We specialize in providing clients the best talent across a variety of industries and sectors.

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