Training Specialist, Senior (ASTD CTC)

OverviewBowhead seeks a Training Specialist to support the United States Army Space and Missile Defense Command (USASMDC), Space and Missile Defense (SDM) Center of Excellence (SMDCoE) also known as the US SMD School. SMD School (SMDS) core functions include: 1) Educate, train, and develop leaders for Space and Missile Defense operations; 2) Develop Army Doctrine for Space, High Altitude, and Global Missile Defense; 3) Develop individual and collective training tasks for Space and Missile Defense operations; 4) Train and educate the Army at large in Space and Missile Defense; and 5) Execute the US Army’s Quality Assurance Program to ensure standards are met in the education, training, and leadership development of Soldiers and Civilians.This position will provide support to the Army Space Training Division (ASTD).Responsibilities Provide subject matter expertise and knowledge of space capabilities and support to Army operations. Participate as instructors and technical experts in support of MTTs providing home station training, as well as facilitate contested space environment generation at various training venues. Required to operate tactical and non-tactical vehicles under adverse weather conditions, off-road, and using night vision devices. Conduct research on new threats to current Army space-enabled capabilities, update existing training materials as necessary, and develop new training materials after analyzing the results of the research. Research shall include coordination with the SMDS training divisions to ensure training materials updated or developed are current, accurate, and aligned with Army School institutional training materials. Coordinate with FORSCOM G39, ARCYBER, Electronic Warfare Home Station Training leads, related/supporting mission area leads, and identified training units, to ensure integrated Home Station Training is provided to support operational unit training requirements. Conduct training on electromagnetic interference (EMI) recognition and visualization using both closed-loop and open air D3SOE generating training aids, devices, simulators, and simulations. Conduct training on EMI mitigation tactics, techniques, and procedures, to include individual and crew equipment preparation for operation in a denied, degraded, and disrupted space operational environment (D3SOE). Develop, update, and provide training on planning considerations for space-enabled capabilities and D3SOE operations in conjunction with the standard Home Station Training POI. Participate in Field Training Exercises to provide D3SOE effects generation. This shall require work in a non-garrison environment and may require the transportation and movement of TADSS weighing up to 50 pounds. Support ASTD Institutional Training Domain or other School led training events with the provision of D3SOE effects generation as requested. Conduct after action reviews (AAR), either in support of a government lead or independently, and report the results of the AARs for use in identification of trends for use in revision of training content as needed. Provide Executive Summaries (EXSUMS) following all planning events and event execution. Travel to conduct training as required.Qualifications 12+ years of space related military experience as an NCO or Company Grade Officer or a Bachelor’s Degree. Understanding of Space Fundamentals. Experience and understanding of military operations. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Experience using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Previous instructor-facilitator experience. Ability to brief higher ranking officials. Understand the MDMP process. Ability to articulate space to non-space personnel. Knowledge and understanding of the ADDIE model. Ability to travel up to 50%.Desired Knowledge/Skills MOSQ: FA40, Space 200, ASCBC, Space Operations Course, or other relevant space courses. Graduate of a military instructor training course (CFD-IC, ITC/SGITC, FIFC, ABIC, AFBIC, etc.).SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret or Top Secret/SCI level. US Citizenship is a requirement at this location.Physical Demands: Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically#LI-DNIMN1Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/AA/M/F/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCPhere (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) .All candidates must apply online at www.uicalaska.com, and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance (https://uicalaska.com/careers/recruitment/).The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.Join our Talent Community!Join our Talent Community (https://talentconnect.uicalaska.com/government-services/talentcommunity) to receive updates on new opportunities and future events.ID 2024-21087Category Training & DevelopmentLocation : Location US-CO-Colorado SpringsMin USD $95,000.00/Yr.Max USD $105,000.00/Yr.Minimum Clearance Required SecretTravel Requirement 25% - 50%