Training Instructor

Air Force Global Strike Command•Kirtland AFB, NM

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to develop and provide Professional Continuing Education (PCE) in nuclear mission operations, strategy, policy, and surety to military officers, enlisted personnel, civilian employees, and defense contractors associated with the Air Force nuclear enterprise. The instructor develops and delivers upper-division- or graduate-level-equivalent education and training for Air Force Nuclear College (AFNC) curricula and contributes to the creation and revision of curriculum and instructional materials. The role requires specialized expertise in the nuclear enterprise, including nuclear operations, the nuclear triad, deterrence, safety, surety, and modernization, along with the ability to translate operational experience into effective instruction for learners at different experience levels. The position requires at least five years of experience within the Air Force nuclear enterprise and specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level. A master's degree is preferred. Adult education, platform instruction, and curriculum development experience are highly desirable. The employee must be able to acquire and maintain a Top Secret/NATO/CNWDI clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and is subject to random drug testing. Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
At least five years of experience within the Air Force nuclear enterprise is required.
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level, demonstrating practical knowledge of the subject area and instructional methods and techniques.
Broad experience and expert professional knowledge of the nuclear enterprise, including operations, maintenance, sustainment and acquisition, the nuclear triad, safety, surety, and programmed modernization within the Department of Defense.
Knowledge of deterrence theory, its historical relevance, and its 21st-century application.
Knowledge of nuclear enterprise subject matter sufficient to provide accurate instruction to new, mid-level, and advanced professionals, practitioners, and supporting workforce in accordance with DoD, Air Force, and legislative standards.
Extensive knowledge of nuclear education and syllabus requirements related to the nuclear triad, nuclear surety, deterrence theory, and current DoD policy and procedures.
Substantial operational experience within the nuclear enterprise and the ability to translate that experience into practical expertise and academic curricula.
Knowledge of education and learning theories, principles, methods, practices, administration, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of instructional technologies and methodologies sufficient to design and develop programs for nuclear deterrence and assurance education and to produce or revise courseware.
Ability to communicate complex issues effectively, orally and in writing, to diverse internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to plan, organize, and develop curricula or projects and implement recommendations involving substantial resources and extensive changes to established concepts and procedures.
Must be able to acquire and maintain a Top Secret/NATO/CNWDI security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
Subject to random drug testing in a drug testing designated position.
Must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements if applying under merit promotion; one year at GS-12 is required for GS-13 consideration.
Must complete the initial online questionnaire and any additional assessments.
Males must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

A master's degree from an accredited institution is preferred.
Experience with adult education, platform instruction, and curriculum development is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Independently conceive, develop, and revise upper-division- or graduate-level-equivalent nuclear education and training lessons and courses for AFNC curricula.
Conduct upper-division- or graduate-level-equivalent nuclear education and training lessons and courses for AFNC curricula.
Contribute to planning, designing, and producing new curriculum, including instructional materials, lesson plans, student handouts, exercises, audiovisual storyboards, and similar products.
Perform other related duties as assigned.