
Space Operations Training Specialist
Colorado Springs, COFull-time$120–130K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago
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The Space Operations Training Specialist supports training, curriculum development, and instructional delivery for orbital warfare test and evaluation activities. The role develops and delivers space operations education and mission qualification training to government personnel, maintains training records and curriculum, and conducts training using modeling and simulation software. The position is on-site at Schriever SFB, Colorado, and requires an active TS/SCI clearance with SAP eligibility.
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Full job description
Title:
Space Operations Training Specialist
At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.
Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.
Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.
Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.
KBR is seeking a highly motivated Space Operations Training Specialist to support training, curriculum development, and instructional delivery for orbital warfare test and evaluation activities. The successful candidate will serve as a key member of the training team responsible for developing and delivering advanced space operations education and mission qualification training to government personnel engaged in space test and evaluation missions.
Key Responsibilities:
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Update and maintain Mission Qualification Training (MQT) curriculum and provide training materials for all topics in orbital warfare test and evaluation to include orbital mechanics, relative satellite navigation, basics in astronautical engineering and space technology, Department of War test and evaluation standards and practices, and data analysis. Training material includes lesson plans, master tasks list, test, and quiz.
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Instruct and facilitate portions of MQT, mission planning training, data analytics, modeling and simulation, and data science training. Facilitating includes scheduling management, coordinating with training stakeholders, and setting up classroom.
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Collect student feedback after each training event and providing documentation to the Government.
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Support training records maintenance for all 3 TES members and training programs on the system of record, to include documenting completed training and administrative functions for the system of record. (System such as Patriot Excalibur (PEX), Career Field Education and Training Plan (CFETP), and Work Center Job Qualification Standard (WJQS))
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Audit and review curriculum for Instructional system design (ISD) for all tasks outlined on the APOI and IPOI. As part of the curriculum audit the Contractor shall coordinate with instructors to identify any updates required for all curricula.
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Create and manage the 3 TES strategic training environment (i.e., trainer, classroom) plan. Includes articulating 3 TES long-term training vision into both a vision document (white paper) and phased actions on a POA&M.
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Attend and participate in 3 TES training shop weekly standups and planning meetings for all training activities.
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Conduct training events utilizing modeling and simulation software. (e.g. STK, Freeflyer, etc.).
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Work with outside agencies to identify existing training and/or develop training for capability test team (CTT) specific technologies, components, and capabilities.
Qualifications:
Required:
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An active TS/SCI clearance with SAP eligibility is required, which is something only a U.S. citizen can obtain.
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Minimum of 10 years of experience supporting space operations.
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Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting orbital warfare-specific missions and/or 3 years of experience supporting space system testing, operational test, developmental test, or test and evaluation activities.
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Demonstrated knowledge of Orbital mechanics, Space mission planning, Department of Defense test and evaluation processes and standards
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Experience developing, maintaining, and delivering technical training programs and curriculum.
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Experience developing lesson plans, task qualification programs, examinations, and training materials.
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Experience facilitating classroom and hands-on technical training environments.
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Experience using modeling and simulation tools such as STK, FreeFlyer, or similar space analysis software.
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Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Desired Qualifications:
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5+ years working DoD satellite operations training.
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Certified DoD trainer specialized in space systems.
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Microsoft Suite to include Access and Excel
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B.S. in related field. Additional education and/or certifications in lieu of experience will be considered.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40hrs
Work Environment:
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Location: On-site at Schriever SFB, CO
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Travel Requirements: Minimal (<20%)
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Working Hours: Standard
Basic Compensation:
$120,000 - $130,000
This range is for Colorado only.
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
Belong, Connect and Grow at KBRAt KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
How this job compares
Set against the 682 open Training Specialist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$120–130K/yr
- Colorado median$95–115K/yr38 salary ranges
- US median$80–104K/yr378 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $125K, is 16% above the Colorado median midpoint ($108K) — in the top quarter of Training Specialist salary ranges in Colorado.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 43 open Training Specialist jobs in Colorado and 682 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Colorado
- KaiHonua LLC20 open
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience — more than three in four Training Specialist postings that state a minimum ask for (median 3 years, across 529 postings).
- Education
- 206 of the 682 open Training Specialist jobs (30%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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