Hiring: Senior Training Specialist Company: Galapagos Federal Systems Location: Colorado Springs, CO Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 13:58:08 Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Quality Assurance, Security Clearance, Systems Design About the job Experience: •The Senior Training Specialist must have •10+ years of military space operations experience as a Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) or Company Grade Officer •Demonstrated experience operating space control systems and conducting satellite communications (SATCOM) interference analysis. •Solid functional working knowledge of the microwave portion of the electromagnetic spectrum and its application to space control operations •In-depth knowledge of space operations, space-enabled capabilities, and their integration into Army and Joint military operations Required Skills: •Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is seeking a highly qualified Senior Training Specialist - Space Control Systems Operator to support the United States Army Space and Missile Defense Command (USASMDC) and the Space and Missile Defense Center of Excellence (SMDCoE), also known as the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense School (SMDS). •The Senior Training Specialist will •Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on Army space capabilities and the integration of space operations into Army missions •Deliver instruction for Space and Missile Defense School (SMDS) courses, with primary responsibility for the Space Control Systems Operator Qualification Course •Train personnel on space control systems and satellite communications (SATCOM) interference analysis, including system operations, mission planning, command and control (C2), virtual training environments, troubleshooting, and intelligence support •Develop, update, and maintain lesson plans, Programs of Instruction (POIs), course ware, and training materials in accordance with TRADOC Regulation (TR) 350-70 and Army accreditation standards •Design and administer student evaluations, practical exercises, demonstrations, and performance assessments to measure learning outcomes •Research emerging threats to Army space-enabled capabilities and incorporate current tactics, techniques, and procedures into course content Qualifications: •Master's degree in education, Strategic Studies, or a technical discipline •Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) •Space 200/300 or USSF Professional Military Education (PME) graduate •Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time and typing and reading from a computer screen. The candidate must have enough mobility, including bending, reaching, and kneeling, to complete daily duties in a prompt and efficient manner, and that may include lifting up to thirty pounds, as necessary. •Leveraging over 30 years of providing IT services to the federal & commercial market with projects found around the world, our team has innovative expertise in the development of a wide range of technological solutions. Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC •Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance Compensation: •Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!