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Theater Missile Warning/Defense Subject Matter Expert (SME)

  • Vandenberg SFB, CA

Found by HiredNow AI on Jul 12, 2026. Subscribers saw it first.

About the role

Description

This position is contingent upon contract award. Multiple positions available.

Duties
The MW/TBMD Instructor serves as a subject matter expert and primary educator, responsible for the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of formal technical instruction and training in missile warning, missile defense, and related operational systems to prepare personnel for space and ballistic missile defense missions.
Course Instructor
Act as SME and deliver course of instruction for assigned subject area(s); Participate in capstone/graduation exercise
Develop, review, and update Training Plans (TPs), Lesson Plans (LPs), and Training Standards (TSs)
Integrate changes to doctrine, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) into course materials on a recurring basis
Participate in training advisory boards, curriculum reviews, and training effectiveness evaluations
Develop and maintain training aids, multimedia content, and e-learning modules
Serve as an evaluator for student and instructor standardization and evaluation
Maintain qualification and currency in assigned courses; complete required continuing education and professional development
Administration & Coordination
Track and report student progression, graduation rates, and course metrics to unit leadership
Maintain required documentation, records management, and applicable USSF directives
Requirements

Required Qualifications
Minimum of five (5) years in U.S. military Missile Warning or TBMD Operations
Operational experience with integrated threat warning and attack assessment (ITW/AA) as well as theater level missile warning
Minimum of three (3) years as an instructor in a formal military school, university, or professional development setting; or five (5) years as a briefer/public speaker. A brief demonstration of public speaking will be required within 30 days of contract start to validate abilities
Skill in designing and delivering formal instruction to adult learners using multiple modalities (lecture, scenario, simulation, lab).
Skill in using learning management systems, distributed training systems, simulator platforms, and computer-based training (CBT) tools
Ability to analyze complex technical content and translate it into clear, sequenced instruction aligned to performance objectives
Skill in writing, editing, and maintaining curriculum documentation to Air Force/Space Force instructional systems design standards
Ability to evaluate student performance objectively, provide constructive feedback, and identify remediation requirements
Desired Qualifications
Operational experience and assignment at the Missile Warning Center
Five (5) or more years of operational space experience with increasing responsibility
Knowledge of space operations doctrine, strategy, and national security space policy applicable to USSF/USAF missions
Operational experience in a deployed or joint environment integrating space capabilities with ground and air forces
Education Requirements
Bachelors degree in any technical discipline
Masters degree in military studies or related technical discipline is preferred
Clearance Level: TS/SCI
clearance eligibility is required

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