Subject Matter Expert / Instructor, USAFA

Yorktown Systems Group•Colorado Springs, CO

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Yorktown Systems Group, Inc. (YSG) is seeking a highly qualified Subject Matter Expert / Instructor (SME/I) to provide comprehensive Warfighter Training Support Services at the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA). The purpose of this position is to support the planning, development, execution, management, and evaluation of military training for approximately 4,200 cadets annually during both the academic year and summer training programs. This position will assist the USAFA in delivering a coherent, progressive, and operationally relevant 47-month cumulative military training continuum aligned with Department of the Air Force (DAF) readiness objectives, Joint Force expectations, and USAFA cadet development outcomes. Specific duties may include, but are not limited to: Executes instruction, evaluates cadet performance, and supports AAR data collection under Warfighter Training Advisors. Task 3 - Execution and Management. Serve as a Training Advisors (WTA) and Subject Matter Expert (SME) to USAFA leadership, providing instruction, dynamic execution of simulation experiences and exercises, document cadet performance, and enforce safety standards. Command and Control (C2). The contractor shall support training that develops cadet understanding and application of mission command principles. Intelligence. The contractor shall support training that develops cadet awareness and application of intelligence processes, such as analyzing intelligence and conducting post-mission debriefs. Information. The contractor shall support training that develops cadet understanding of the information environment, including OPSEC and responding to misinformation. Fires. The contractor shall support training that develops cadet familiarity with the planning, coordination, and control of fires, including applying rules of engagement (ROE). Movement and Maneuver. The contractor shall support training that develops cadet understanding and application of maneuver concepts, such as selecting movement techniques and executing actions on contact. Protection. The contractor shall support training that develops cadet awareness and application of protection concepts, including security for personnel and practicing noise/light discipline. Sustainment. The contractor shall support training that develops cadet understanding of sustainment principles, including casualty evacuation and logistics resupply. Combat Survival. The contractor shall support academic and experiential advanced field training that complements and builds upon current/future USAFA warfighter skills training continuum, including Code of Conduct, survival, evasion and recovery TTPs. Field Forces. The contractor will be required to provide personnel for multiple roles. Each position will be expected to perform all tasks and subtasks to varying levels of responsibility. Task 4 - Program Evaluation. Develop assessment tools, conduct After Action Reviews (AARs), analyze performance data, and provide written reports. Develop feedback and assessment tools to evaluate the effectiveness of each course and the overarching cadet military training program. Ensure Squadrons via Group WTA are inputting assessments into the tool to support MPA, stan-eval and warfighter training evolution. Conduct AARs and consolidate feedback to inform USAFA leadership and identify any necessary course modifications. Advise on training scalability, adaptability, MU mission integration, and overall training program sustainment from year to year. Task 5 – Digital Technology Integration and Usability. Integrate a mature digital commercial off the self (COTS) technical solution compatible with .edu and .mil networks for data capture and analysis. The COTS system should be capable of - but not limited to - logging assessments, data tracking and serve as a framework to evolve the program through data analysis. A system that is smart phone compatible for remote logging of data.

Requirements

Must possess 6+ years of relevant military operational and/or instructional experience.
Demonstrated expertise in one or more warfighting functional areas (e.g., C2, Intelligence, Information, Fires, Movement and Maneuver, Protection, Sustainment).
Demonstrated experience delivering instruction in classroom, field, or exercise environments.
Familiarity with military training evaluation methods and adherence to established POIs and safety standards.
Experience that aligns to Performance Work Statement (PWS) Tasks, outlined in the Specified Duties above: Supports Task 3 (Execution and Management), Task 4 (Program Evaluation), and Task 5 (Digital Tech Integration).
Must be able to obtain a SECRET security clearance.

Responsibilities

Executes instruction, evaluates cadet performance, and supports AAR data collection under Warfighter Training Advisors.
Serve as a Training Advisors (WTA) and Subject Matter Expert (SME) to USAFA leadership, providing instruction, dynamic execution of simulation experiences and exercises, document cadet performance, and enforce safety standards.
Support training that develops cadet understanding and application of mission command principles.
Support training that develops cadet awareness and application of intelligence processes, such as analyzing intelligence and conducting post-mission debriefs.
Support training that develops cadet understanding of the information environment, including OPSEC and responding to misinformation.
Support training that develops cadet familiarity with the planning, coordination, and control of fires, including applying rules of engagement (ROE).
Support training that develops cadet understanding and application of maneuver concepts, such as selecting movement techniques and executing actions on contact.
Support training that develops cadet awareness and application of protection concepts, including security for personnel and practicing noise/light discipline.
Support training that develops cadet understanding of sustainment principles, including casualty evacuation and logistics resupply.
Support academic and experiential advanced field training that complements and builds upon current/future USAFA warfighter skills training continuum, including Code of Conduct, survival, evasion and recovery TTPs.
Provide personnel for multiple roles, expected to perform all tasks and subtasks to varying levels of responsibility.
Develop assessment tools, conduct After Action Reviews (AARs), analyze performance data, and provide written reports.
Develop feedback and assessment tools to evaluate the effectiveness of each course and the overarching cadet military training program.
Ensure Squadrons via Group WTA are inputting assessments into the tool to support MPA, stan-eval and warfighter training evolution.
Conduct AARs and consolidate feedback to inform USAFA leadership and identify any necessary course modifications.
Advise on training scalability, adaptability, MU mission integration, and overall training program sustainment from year to year.
Integrate a mature digital commercial off the self (COTS) technical solution compatible with .edu and .mil networks for data capture and analysis.
Ensure the COTS system is capable of logging assessments, data tracking and serve as a framework to evolve the program through data analysis.
Ensure the system is smart phone compatible for remote logging of data.