SBIRS Training Support Specialist

Sonalysts • Aurora, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Sonalysts, Inc. is seeking a SBIRS Training Support Specialist to provide full-time onsite support at Buckley Space Force Base (SFB). This role involves assisting project teams in the design, development, and fielding of training systems for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). The specialist will leverage knowledge of DoD Joint operations, space operations, and orbital mechanics to provide insights into training needs and work closely with the software team throughout the simulation development process. Responsibilities include drafting and reviewing documentation, developing training system scenarios, providing familiarization training to instructors, assisting in crew training events, performing on-site demonstrations, and troubleshooting hardware and software issues. Additionally, the role requires managing Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS) account requests, performing user account administration for the Standard Space Trainer (SST), conducting server/client software maintenance, assisting with SST-specific software installations, and developing instructional courseware. The specialist will also support installation verifications, augment testing teams, gather and track Government-Furnished Information (GFI) and Contractor-Furnished Information (CFI) requests, collect user feedback, and support Large Force Exercise events.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen, possessing an active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance
• Minimum of 2 years of Department of Defense space operations experience.
• Experience with Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS), specifically with SBIRS Mission Processing.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
• Experience with other space systems.
• Experience in multiple SBIRS areas (MMO, Mission Crew Chief/Commander, MPO, GSO or TT&C).
• Experience with Future Operationally Resilient Ground Evolution (FORGE) Mission Data Processor Application Provider (MDPAP) system capabilities and functions.
• Instructor or curriculum developer in the area of space operations.
• Experience with the Standard Space Trainer (SST).
• Possess or the ability to obtain within six months of employment start DoD 8140 Intermediate-level Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-time onsite support at Buckley Space Force Base (SFB).
• Assist project teams on the design, development, and fielding of training systems for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
• Provide knowledge of designated DoD Joint operations, space operations, orbital mechanics, and insight into training needs.
• Work closely with the software team throughout the simulation development process to provide detailed subject matter knowledge on the operations of designated systems.
• Draft/review documentation to support the training system development effort.
• Develop training system scenarios supporting Qualification Training through Advanced Training events.
• Provide familiarization training to the instructor cadre on the capabilities of the training system.
• Assist in the planning, script development, and observation of crew training events such as Combat Readiness Verifications (CRV).
• Perform on-site demonstrations of the training system and associated training scenarios.
• Perform hardware and software troubleshooting on the training system.
• Process and track Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS) account requests for users to include the Standard Space Trainer (SST).
• Perform user account administration functions and create/modify/delete user accounts for the SST.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled server/client software maintenance (i.e. A/V and security update installations).
• Assist in SST-specific software installation processes for Architecture and Mission-Specific Vendor Plugin (MSVP) releases.
• Develop instructional courseware to educate users on new and existing SST capabilities and functionality.
• Support MSVP installation checkout verifications and augment Sonalysts test teams for formal software testing events.
• Work with USSF agencies and third-party SBIRS developers to gather and track Government-Furnished Information (GFI) and Contractor-Furnished Information (CFI) requests.
• Collect and track training system feedback from users on functionality observations and enhancement requests.
• Augment customer Large Force Exercise events to include event planning and execution activities.

Benefits

• Flexible Work Schedule
• Paid Time Off
• Educational Reimbursement Program
• Sonalysts Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Sonalysts Retirement and Savings (401(K)) Plan
• Transportation spending accounts
• Comprehensive medical coverage offered through a High Deductible Health Plan with a national network of providers.
• A Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) is offered, which is used in conjunction with the High Deductible Health Plan.
• Life accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Dental coverage
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree