Instructor/SME (WS)

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The instructor/subject matter expert (I/SME) provides global precision attack mission content-area expertise for the USAF Weapons School's (USAFWS) instructional materials. The WS I/SME provides operational expertise to USAFWS courseware development (CWD) team members on the technical, performance, and employment aspects of aerospace weapons systems, associated equipment, and support systems. The I/SME also performs instructional duties as classroom and mission instructor. Primary responsibilities include all types of classroom and mission instruction (lecture, seminar lead, coaching, facilitator, etc.) and ensuring courseware is developed utilizing instructional systems development (ISD) principles as defined by the USAFWS. Acting in an advisory capacity to the USAFWS, the global precision attack I/SME conducts research when applicable and makes recommendations as necessary for the updating and enhancement of academic and other instructional media.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:Graduate of the USAF Weapons School required. Graduate of the MQ-9 or RQ-4 Weapons Instructor Course preferred.

Training and Experience:Previous instructor/evaluator experience in the remotely piloted aircraft is highly desired. Experience in the full spectrum of global precision attack.

Preferred Experience:Minimum of two (2) years of operational Space Superiority officer experience. Previous experience as a Weapons School or an academic platform instructor. Qualified instructor/evaluator within the preceding four (4) years or qualified as a contract instructor within the preceding two (2) years. Have attended the military ISD course, or civilian equivalent.Previous experience in the design and development of instructional materials.

General Skills:Passionate about learning and learning processes. Must possess strong technical writing skills and highly developed collaboration, communication, organizational and facilitation abilities; able to express ideas clearly in documents and facilitate concepts in a classroom setting with appropriate organization, structure and grammar; capable of adjusting language and terminology to meet the characteristics and needs of the audience; ability to effectively manage numerous tasks and projects simultaneously; ability to foster teamwork throughout the organization; ability to work individually and as part of a team; strong interpersonal skills; ability to develop technical and conceptual content; ability to design learning activities that take advantage of principles of adult learning, participant-centered learning, effective facilitation and debriefing techniques; ability to establish and maintain customer-oriented relationships, including listening to and understanding the customer (both internal and external) and placing high priority on customer satisfaction.

Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Security Clearance:Must maintain a "Top Secret/SCI" level security clearance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Instructs and measures training process of students who train in the established USAFWS training curriculum.
• Conducts briefings and debriefings and counsels with student to develop and maintain a high level of proficiency.
• Performs administrative duties relative to training; such as recordkeeping, monitoring student progress, counseling, training development and maintenance of USAFWS training programs.
• Maintains a high level of subject knowledge, capability and expertise.
• Develops, analyzes and reviews all assigned courseware and related materials IAW the current Air Force model of ISD as defined in AFH 36-2235 Vol. 1.
• Maintains a thorough working knowledge of all applicable regulations, instructions, procedures, technical orders, and other publications as outlined in the contract performance work statement (PWS).
• Reviews and/or revises courseware materials on both a scheduled and out-of-cycle basis IAW the PWS.
• Develops, coordinates, and produces a specialty specific courseware development schedule which identifies projected milestones and time phasing of courseware delivery throughout the year; updates this scheduled as required.
• Perform other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.