Subject Matter Expert ​/ Instructor - Fall VALEX, USAFA

Subject Matter Expert / Instructor - Fall VALEX, USAFA - (2583)

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION Yorktown Systems Group, Inc., and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, are a committed team of dedicated former military and civilian professionals who believe in providing ethical and quality services to Government customers. Our leadership team is composed primarily of Veterans who are now serving in a corporate environment rather than in uniform. Our customer's missions become our own and we are committed to working as a team to achieve success.

Because of the depth and experiences of our corporate leadership, we can assure all our customers that "we will do what we say we can do" and will focus on our customer's missions rather than corporate goals. Our business model is based on a personal commitment from our leaders to maintain contact with our customers to continually and consistently gauge our performance.

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The Unconventional, LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Yorktown Systems Group, Inc.

Summary:

Yorktown Systems Group, Inc. (YSG) is seeking qualified Subject Matter Expert / Instructors (SME/Is) for a contingent, temporary surge assignment supporting the anticipated Fall Validation Exercise (VALEX) at the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA). Current planning assumes contract award and an on-site USAFA kickoff around 3 August 2026, with VALEX occurring approximately 45 days after award in mid-September 2026. Team YSG anticipates a requirement for multiple SME/Is across the team for up to two weeks.

Exact event dates, shifts, training locations, staffing quantities, and assignments remain subject to contract award, Government direction, the on-site kickoff, and the Government-approved Cadet Military Training Schedule. The compressed award-to-execution timeline will require rapid onboarding, event preparation, and availability. These positions are anticipated to be event-specific 1099 independent contractor engagements and are not year-round positions.

Anticipated Event and Work Conditions:

• Contract and event status: This opportunity is contingent upon contract award and final Government requirements. Team YSG currently anticipates award and an on-site kickoff around 3 August 2026; final VALEX specifics will be confirmed after stakeholder coordination.
• Engagement status: Temporary, event-specific 1099 independent contractor engagement, subject to successful selection, completion of onboarding and access requirements, execution of the applicable independent contractor agreement, and final staffing authorization.
• Anticipated performance window: VALEX is expected approximately 45 days after award, likely in mid-September 2026, with individual assignments of up to two weeks. Candidates should be prepared to support the full assigned preparation, execution, and closeout window.
• Accelerated readiness: Selected personnel must be responsive during the compressed phase-in period and complete required contractor onboarding, access actions, event orientation, training-product familiarization, safety preparation, and virtual or on-site rehearsals before supporting cadets.
• Schedule: VALEX operations are anticipated to include a Wednesday-evening-through-Saturday execution window and may require early mornings, evenings, extended shifts, weekend work, and pre-event preparation outside the primary exercise period.
• Work environment: USAFA and designated training areas or ranges in the Colorado Springs area, including outdoor field and exercise environments. Selected personnel may be required to report before the event for in-processing, orientation, or rehearsal.
• Assignment and compensation: Selection does not guarantee a specific number of days or hours. Final assignments and compensation will be based on Government-approved staffing requirements, relevant experience, specialty, assigned…