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  • Space ISR Subject Matter Expert & Instructor

  • Riverside Research Institute
  • Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 United States View Map

Riverside OverviewRiverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. We provide high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the country's most challenging technical problems. All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship.Position OverviewRiverside Research is seeking a full-time Space ISR Subject Matter Expert (SME) & Instructor to support the United States Space Force (USSF), Combat Forces Command (CFC) at Peterson SFB, CO. The goal of this effort is to provide independent technical and project management Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) support to the USSF CFC ISR enterprise. This support will be provided in the form of instruction, development and maintenance of curriculum for domain‑specific foundational intelligence training and tradecraft training to include, but not limited to, space targeting, space foreign instrumentation signals (FIS), cyber intelligence, processing, exploitation, and dissemination (PED), and all‑source intelligence analysis.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and deliver in‑person classroom instruction on topics such as space ISR; targeting; foreign instrumentation signals intelligence (FISINT); PED; mission planning; and all‑source intelligence analysis.Guide development of operational & tactical training programsMaintain coordination with mission partners to ensure training reflects current needsOther duties as assignedQualificationsRequiredActive Top Secret clearance with SCI adjudicationBachelor's degree in Intelligence, Business Administration, Accounting, History, Political Science, Engineering, Space, or related technical fieldsMinimum 6 years' experience working within the DoW, IC, and/or Space Mission Area as an ISR SME to include all‑source analysis and reportingUSAF/USSF Qualification as a 14N/1NX- Intelligence professional (or other service equivalent)Experience developing training curriculum and instructing in a classified environmentSelf‑motivated, independent, detail oriented responsible team player capable of interacting with senior leaders within the USSF, DoW, and ICEffective/efficient written/verbal communication skillsAvailable for travelDesiredExperience with USSF organizations, mission, roles, and responsibilitiesRecognized ISR SME within areas of interest to the USSFExperience in CFC/Space Operations Command/Air Force Space Command, Space Training & Readiness Command (STARCOM) and/or Air Education & Training Command (AETC)Basic Instructor Course/Basic Instructor Space Course attendance or advanced instructorshipMaster's degree in Intelligence, Business Administration, Accounting, History, Political Science, Engineering, Space, or related technical fieldsExperience with the ADDIE curriculum development modelFISINT/Targeting/Analytic Tradecraft certificationsGlobal Comp$100,000 - $150,000 This represents the typical compensation range for this position based on experience, location and other factors.Closing StatementRiverside Research Institute is a not‑for‑profit, technology‑oriented defense company, where service to our customers and support of our staff is our overall mission. Riverside is an affirmative action‑equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. Riverside offers comprehensive compensation and benefit packages to our employees. Riverside bases its employment decisions solely on technical experience, qualifications and other job‑related criteria related to our organizational purpose as a not‑for‑profit company, and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran's status or any other status legally protected by applicable federal, state, and local law.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Riverside OverviewRiverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. We provide high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the country's most challenging technical problems. All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship.Position OverviewRiverside Research is seeking a full-time Space ISR Subject Matter Expert (SME) & Instructor to support the United States Space Force (USSF), Combat Forces Command (CFC) at Peterson SFB, CO. The goal of this effort is to provide independent technical and project management Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) support to the USSF CFC ISR enterprise. This support will be provided in the form of instruction, development and maintenance of curriculum for domain‑specific foundational intelligence training and tradecraft training to include, but not limited to, space targeting, space foreign instrumentation signals (FIS), cyber intelligence, processing, exploitation, and dissemination (PED), and all‑source intelligence analysis.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and deliver in‑person classroom instruction on topics such as space ISR; targeting; foreign instrumentation signals intelligence (FISINT); PED; mission planning; and all‑source intelligence analysis.Guide development of operational & tactical training programsMaintain coordination with mission partners to ensure training reflects current needsOther duties as assignedQualificationsRequiredActive Top Secret clearance with SCI adjudicationBachelor's degree in Intelligence, Business Administration, Accounting, History, Political Science, Engineering, Space, or related technical fieldsMinimum 6 years' experience working within the DoW, IC, and/or Space Mission Area as an ISR SME to include all‑source analysis and reportingUSAF/USSF Qualification as a 14N/1NX- Intelligence professional (or other service equivalent)Experience developing training curriculum and instructing in a classified environmentSelf‑motivated, independent, detail oriented responsible team player capable of interacting with senior leaders within the USSF, DoW, and ICEffective/efficient written/verbal communication skillsAvailable for travelDesiredExperience with USSF organizations, mission, roles, and responsibilitiesRecognized ISR SME within areas of interest to the USSFExperience in CFC/Space Operations Command/Air Force Space Command, Space Training & Readiness Command (STARCOM) and/or Air Education & Training Command (AETC)Basic Instructor Course/Basic Instructor Space Course attendance or advanced instructorshipMaster's degree in Intelligence, Business Administration, Accounting, History, Political Science, Engineering, Space, or related technical fieldsExperience with the ADDIE curriculum development modelFISINT/Targeting/Analytic Tradecraft certificationsGlobal Comp$100,000 - $150,000 This represents the typical compensation range for this position based on experience, location and other factors.Closing StatementRiverside Research Institute is a not‑for‑profit, technology‑oriented defense company, where service to our customers and support of our staff is our overall mission. Riverside is an affirmative action‑equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. Riverside offers comprehensive compensation and benefit packages to our employees. Riverside bases its employment decisions solely on technical experience, qualifications and other job‑related criteria related to our organizational purpose as a not‑for‑profit company, and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran's status or any other status legally protected by applicable federal, state, and local law.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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