Cyber Operations Mission Trainer

Iti Solutions - San Antonio, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

San Antonio, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Cyber Operations Mission Trainer position at Lackland AFB, San Antonio, Texas, is critical for the development, maintenance, and instruction of standardized cyber operations training utilizing TNO platforms. This role supports Combatant Commanders globally by providing operations personnel with comprehensive training courses aimed at enhancing the Mission Qualification Training (MQT) of crewmembers. The developed courseware will ensure that crew trainees are well-versed in TNO operations, adapting to both current and future platforms. The depth of the courseware will be tailored to the responsibilities of the crew, increasing in complexity with each level of instruction. The 91 COS is tasked with multiple mission areas that require analytical support, utilizing advanced tools for network characterization and baseline trending in highly technical mission areas. This position will be responsible for maintaining and updating existing courseware as new system versions are deployed, ensuring that training remains relevant and effective. The role may require working evening shifts to accommodate surges in personnel needing MQT, emphasizing the need for flexibility in scheduling. Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining curriculum for various training programs such as MQT, Continuation Training (CT), Individual Training (IT), Upgrade Training (UT), and platform Difference Training (DT). The trainer will also assist in creating Job Qualification Standard (JQS) documents, Master Training Plans (MTP), and Master Task Lists (MTL). Additionally, the trainer will generate simulated tasking files that accurately reflect current operations and manage training network responses to ensure realistic operator training. The position involves evaluating crew performance, documenting training deficiencies, and creating assessment tools to measure training proficiency. The trainer will also be responsible for developing courseware for various roles within the cyber operations framework, including the Cyberspace Operations Controller-Attack (OC-A), Crew Commander-Attack (CCC-A), Cyberspace Operator-Attack (CO-A), and Cyberspace Operations Technician-Attack (OT-A). This includes preparing training materials, administering practical exercises, and conducting evaluations to ensure the effectiveness of the training provided. The trainer will also maintain proficiency in all crewmember positions relevant to unit cyber operations platforms and assist in the development of future training materials as needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Mission Qualification Training (MQT) for all TNO crewmember training.
• Maintain and update current courseware as newer system versions are deployed.
• Develop and maintain curriculum for MQT, CT, IT, UT, and DT training programs.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of JQS documents, MTP, MTL, and MTTL.
• Generate simulated tasking files and manage ASTERISK data for realistic operator training.
• Evaluate and document crew response behavior and highlight training deficiencies.
• Create evaluation and assessment tools to measure training proficiency.
• Review platform upgrades and develop difference training to ensure compliance with operational changes.
• Develop, facilitate, instruct, and document quarterly training scenarios.
• Perform individual crewmember operational training as required.
• Create training tools, exercises, and scenarios incorporating approved TTP and CRM behaviors.
• Implement exercises to measure and improve crew performance.
• Assist test and evaluation teams with operational platform upgrades.
• Provide crew orientation and skill enhancement opportunities for crewmember augmenters.
• Develop course material support for all cyber operations tasked to the 91 COS.
• Maintain and instruct training courses, including updates for platform changes.
• Coordinate training environments and requirements with internal and external entities.
• Conduct training needs assessments to identify shortfalls and additional courseware development needs.
• Design additional cyber operations training material as requested and provide a plan of instruction for Government approval.
• Administer final exams and practical exercises as part of the training courses.
• Prepare and present end-of-course reports to the training Quality Assurance Evaluator (QAE).
• Train crewmembers from other program units in initial or additional qualifications.
• Maintain currency in crew operations and operational platform certifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or comparable work experience.
• 3-5 years of progressively responsible support as an Operations Trainer or comparable mid-level instructor experience.
• 3-5 years of experience supporting DoD/AF organizations.
• Sufficient technical knowledge and understanding of cyber capabilities, policies, procedures, and instructional design.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with e-learning product development.
• Familiarity with the ADDIE Model and Bloom's taxonomy for course development.
• Previous experience in military training environments.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities