SME Mission Trainer

Delta Solutions and Strategies

Subject Matter Expert (SME) Mission Trainer for GEODSS program. Leading training program development and implementation for space operations.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead curriculum reviews, annual training reviews, and courseware development meetings supporting GEODSS operations and maintenance.
Attend and support operational briefings, mission planning sessions, safety meetings, readiness reviews, and intelligence briefings.
Conduct in-depth research, analysis, and assessments of emerging threats, operational trends, and mission requirements to enhance GEODSS training programs.
Lead the development and implementation of enterprise-wide training programs supporting optical sensor operations, maintenance, system administration, and mission support functions.
Develop and maintain courseware, lesson plans, qualification training packages, practical exercises, evaluations, and certification programs.
Create and deliver advanced academics focused on optical sensor operations, Space Domain Awareness, cislunar operations, adversary maneuvering, and emerging space mission sets.
Develop and execute enterprise-level readiness exercises and scenario-based training events integrating Operations, Maintenance, System Administration, Supply, Security, and Facility functions.
Lead the review, assessment, and modification of existing procedures, checklists, technical guidance, and training materials to improve mission effectiveness and standardization.
Manage enterprise knowledge management initiatives, including development of job aids, training videos, lessons learned, case studies, and standardized operating procedures.
Lead maintenance training and IMDS compliance initiatives, including development of training materials, troubleshooting guides, and maintenance documentation procedures.
Brief senior leadership on training effectiveness, readiness trends, operational risks, and program improvements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least twelve (12) years of operational, maintenance, training, or management experience supporting Space Domain Awareness, optical surveillance, space operations, or related mission areas.
Experience operating, maintaining, supporting, or training personnel on electro-optical sensor systems, telescope-based surveillance systems, Space Domain Awareness systems, or comparable Department of Defense mission systems.
Experience developing and delivering military or government training programs, including courseware, lesson plans, examinations, assessments, qualification training, and certification programs.
Experience developing tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), operational exercises, and scenario-based training.
Experience with maintenance documentation systems, including IMDS, ETIMS, or equivalent maintenance management systems.
Experience supporting geographically separated units and enterprise-wide training programs.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
Equivalent military or industry experience may be substituted for formal education.
Active Secret and TS/SCI security clearance eligible.
Remote, with periodic travel to GEODSS operational sites and Government locations as required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
life insurance
401(k)
PTO
paid holidays
parental
military and jury duty paid leaves

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Hard Skills & Tools

Electro-Optical Sensor SystemsCourseware DevelopmentOperational ExercisesScenario-Based TrainingQualification TrainingCertification ProgramsTraining Effectiveness AssessmentMission PlanningReadiness ReviewsTechnical Guidance Modification

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationAnalytical ThinkingProblem Solving

Certifications

Active Secret ClearanceTS/SCI Security Clearance Eligible