Training Specialist - Mid

Mano Lani•Colorado Springs, CO

10d•$95,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Mano Lani is hiring a mid-level Training Specialist in the Colorado Springs, Colorado area to support the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command, Space and Missile Defense Center of Excellence, and Space and Missile Defense School. The role supports education and training on space and missile defense and real-world operational requirements. The Training Specialist delivers platform training, supports training documentation, and ensures demonstrations and task execution follow the training plan and applicable standards. The role also provides input to after-action reports, hot washes, and user-facing training documents. The selected candidate will support course design, curriculum development, and instruction aligned with current Army and joint space doctrine. Instruction may take place in field settings and in classified or unclassified environments. The position may be assigned to a Mobile Training Team, requiring travel, or to a Training Development team, providing subject matter expertise in curriculum development and performance evaluation.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience for the mid-level position.
Experience supporting Army or joint space missions; experience with USASMDC, USSPACECOM, or STRATCOM is preferred.
Demonstrated experience delivering instruction to enlisted personnel, officers, warrant officers, and civilians.
Strong understanding of Army space operations, including space force enhancement, space control, and space support functions.
Experience with Army training systems and platforms such as DTMS, ALMS, Blackboard, or JKO.
Familiarity with Army and joint doctrine related to space operations, including JP 3-14, FM 3-14, or ATP 3-27.11.
Demonstrated ability in lesson plan development, training evaluation, and after-action review facilitation.
Experience conducting instruction in classified environments such as SIPR or JWICS and following appropriate security protocols.
Familiarity with the ADDIE model and Instructional Systems Design methodology.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex material to diverse military audiences.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as Space Studies, Engineering, Military Science, or Instructional Technology.
Must possess and maintain an active TS/SCI clearance.
Must be a U.S. citizen.

Nice To Haves

Graduate-level education, such as a master’s degree in National Security, Education, or Space Operations.
Army Basic Instructor Course (ABIC) or Foundation Instructor Facilitator Course (FIFC); otherwise, must complete one upon hire.

Responsibilities

Lead classroom instruction using courseware aligned with Army and joint space doctrine.
Facilitate learning in classified and unclassified environments using visual aids, simulations, and student-led exercises.
Apply Instructional Systems Design principles, including the ADDIE model, to update curriculum and lesson plans.
Collaborate with doctrine developers, Army space professionals, and joint space instructors to ensure training accuracy and mission relevance.
Apply operational knowledge of space systems, including SATCOM terminals, GPS receivers, missile warning platforms, or SSA tools.
Participate in operational planning, exercises such as Warfighter and JWA, or space integration with land component operations.
Maintain training records, evaluation data, and student feedback in accordance with USASMDC and DoD training standards.
Conduct training needs analysis and task validation to align training with evolving operational and doctrinal guidance.
Support student assessments, after-action reviews, and continuous curriculum improvement initiatives.
Integrate feedback into curriculum improvement cycles.
Provide mentorship and subject matter expertise to junior and new instructors and support cadre integration.
For Mobile Training Team assignments, travel up to 75% CONUS/OCONUS to support training events.
For Training Development team assignments, provide subject matter expertise in training methodologies, curriculum development, and performance evaluation.
Ensure demonstrations and tasks are conducted correctly and in accordance with the training plan.
Provide input to after-action reports, hot washes, and training documents presented to users.