DIRECTOR, CURRICULUM AND STUDENT AFFAIRS
Department: Department of the Air Force
Location(s): Buckley AFB, Colorado
Salary Range: $99800 - $154280 Per Year
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Major Duties:
- The United States Space Force (USSF) at Buckley SFB, Aurora, CO is searching for a Director for Curriculum and Student Affairs to support 5 Space Warning Squadron (5 SWS) (NH-1750-03, GS-12/13 Equivalent). Description: Purpose: This position will be in charge of managing the course to produce missile warning and defense experts and crew forces in support of combat operations deployed in theater and defense of the homeland. The 5th Space Warning Squadron (5 SWS) is seeking a Director, Curriculum and Student Affairs to lead the WT-5 weapon system training program, producing elite missile warning and defense experts in support of deployed combat operations and homeland defense. Ideal candidate for this position will have a background in training and creating/managing courseware. Experience and knowledge in working through Department of Air Force training systems and processes as well as coordinating with multiple agencies to produce Combat Mission Ready crew forces is desired. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 1. Knowledge of program management principles to plan, execute, and manage a technical training program, including budget and resource allocation. 2. Knowledge of Instructional Systems Design (ISD) principles to plan, coordinate, design, develop, and validate full-length courses and complex instructional materials. 3. Comprehensive knowledge of Space Operations and Planning, Missile Warning/Defense, Satellite Communication, Remote Sensing, Space Environment, and National Space Policy to develop and teach course content with a high degree of expertise. 4. Knowledge of test and measurement principles to develop valid measurement plans and devices for assessing learning achievement. 5. Knowledge of Communications Security (COMSEC) policies and procedures for the management and safeguarding of cryptographic materials. 6. Ability to manage student affairs and deal with personnel using a high degree of tact, diplomacy, and emotional intelligence, particularly when advising on academic progress or addressing student concerns. 7. Ability to manage training facilities and equipment, including coordinating for maintenance and procurement of training aids.
Qualifications: The 1750 series has an individual occupational requirement that must be met and can be viewed here. In addition to the above requirements, you can view the experience level requirements here. Please scroll down to the 4th section titled Professional and Scientific Positions.
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Application Deadline: 2026-05-06