Site Lead & Instructor

Overview

Job Summary

Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is seeking a motivated and qualified Wright-Patterson Site Lead & Instructor to support a U.S. Space Force Delta 7 training program. This position offers the opportunity to work with a talented team dedicated to delivering mission-critical classified space intelligence training.

The Wright-Patterson Instructor & Site Lead will serve as the on-site lead and primary instructor at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, overseeing local training operations and coordinating with Government personnel, instructors, and program leadership. The successful candidate will deliver instruction for the Space Warfighter Intelligence Fundamentals Training (SWIFT), Analysis, Structured Techniques, Reasoning, and Operational Trade-craft (ASTRO), and Mission Planning Course (MPC) while supporting classroom management, training logistics, course documentation, and the successful execution of training events.

Key Responsibilities

The Site Lead & Instructor will:

• Serve as the on-site lead for classified space intelligence training activities at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
• Deliver instructor-led training in support of the Space War-fighter Intelligence Fundamentals Training (SWIFT), Analysis, Structured Techniques, Reasoning, and Operational Trade-craft (ASTRO), Mission Planning Course (MPC), and related intelligence training programs
• Coordinate with Government personnel, instructors, and program leadership to ensure the successful planning and execution of training events
• Manage local course schedules, classroom logistics, student support, and instructor coordination
• Develop, update, and maintain Programs of Instruction (POIs), lesson plans, student materials, practical exercises, assessments, and other courseware
• Deliver engaging classroom instruction, facilitate practical exercises, lead discussions, and conduct student evaluations
• Support foundational intelligence instruction, structured analytic techniques, mission planning, operational trade-craft, and space operations training
• Collect student feedback, support after-action reviews (AARs), and recommend improvements to course content and delivery
• Serve as the primary local customer interface, ensuring effective communication and coordination with Government stakeholders and contractor personnel
• Ensure all training activities are conducted in accordance with program requirements, security procedures, and instructional standards

Requirements

Skills and Experience

The Site Lead & Instructor will have:

• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.
• 5 years of experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Air Force (DAF), Intelligence Community (IC), space operations, intelligence, ISR, mission planning, or analytic trade-craft programs
• Experience delivering instructor-led classroom training in a classified DoD or Intelligence Community environment
• Experience serving as a site lead, training lead, course lead, senior instructor, or in a comparable leadership role
• Experience coordinating course schedules, classroom logistics, student support, and instructor activities
• Experience developing or maintaining Programs of Instruction (POIs), lesson plans, assessments, student materials, and instructional courseware
• Experience facilitating classroom instruction, practical exercises, student evaluations, and after-action discussions
• Ability to work full-time on-site at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
• Experience supporting Space War fighter Intelligence Fundamentals Training (SWIFT), Analysis, Structured Techniques, Reasoning, and Operational Trade-craft (ASTRO), Mission Planning Course (MPC), or comparable intelligence training programs
• Experience supporting U.S. Space Force (USSF), U.S. Air Force (USAF), Joint Space Operations, Combat Forces Command (CFC), Space Delta 7, NASIC, ISR Squadrons, or other classified space intelligence organizations
• Knowledge of intelligence fundamentals, structured analytic techniques, mission planning, ISR, space targeting, operational trade-craft, and classified space intelligence operations
• Prior experience supporting classified military education or operational training programs

Education and Certifications

The Site Lead & Instructor must have the following:

Required

• Bachelor's or master's degree in intelligence studies, space operations, education, instructional design, national security, military studies, or a related field from an accredited college or university

Preferred

• Formal instructor certification or military instructor qualification
• Intelligence, space operations, mission planning, or instructional systems design certification

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid federal holidays

Security Clearance

A high-level Department of Defense active security clearance is/may be required. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to government information.

Physical Requirements

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.

Company Summary

Headquartered in Hawaii, Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC, is an SBA-Certified NHO-owned 8(a) Small Business specializing in global information technology solutions. We deliver professional services in IT Design & Installation, Cybersecurity Engineering & Support, Application Integration & Development, Software & Hardware Engineering, Network & Systems Management, Information Systems Security, and Business Management Services.

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 is an equal opportunity employer.

Our service commitment is simple - "Quality IT Solutions... On Time & On Budget."

Company Employment Statement

Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing as positions, functions, and qualifications may vary depending on business needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, creed, religion, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status or legally protected characteristics.

Posted Salary Range

USD $150,000.00 - USD $180,000.00 /Yr.

Salary : $150,000 - $180,000