Warfighter Training Advisor, USAFA

Job Summary

Yorktown Systems Group, Inc. (YSG) is seeking a highly qualified Warfighter Training Advisor (WTA) to provide comprehensive Warfighter Training Support Services at the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA). The purpose of this position is to support the planning, development, execution, management, and evaluation of military training for approximately 4,200 cadets annually during both the academic year and summer training programs.

This position will assist the USAFA in delivering a coherent, progressive, and operationally relevant 47‑month cumulative military training continuum aligned with Department of the Air Force readiness objectives, Joint Force expectations, and USAFA cadet development outcomes.

Specific duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Advises USAFA/CW group leadership and provides oversight to SME/Is and Combat Survival Instructor.
• Task 1 – Program Development
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  Advised on the development of a comprehensive warfighter training program and collaborated with planners to develop courseware for 4,000+ cadets across a 47‑month cycle.
  • Reviewed current courseware and advised on future development. Ensured that the courseware aligns with Higher Headquarters listed learning outcomes. All curricula included air, space, and cyber‑focused operational training environments.
  • Scheduled development. Managed schedules to ensure all training objectives were met during the applicable training periods.
  • Developed cadet evaluation tools and templates to support accurate recording and documentation.
  • Explored the possibility of modern technology enablement to include advanced simulation while maintaining integrated instructional support and sustained operational execution o explored future MU mission integration.
  • Set goals for building an overall training program that is future‑sustainable from year to year.
• Task 2 – Planning
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  Supported development of training scenarios and exercises for evaluation and implementation at multiple levels.
  • Reviewed training scenarios and objectives, then assessed equipment requirements for cadets, instructors, and support staff. Advised permanent party on funding requests, infrastructure, facilities, equipment, manpower, and support resource requirements.
  • Supported the planning of large institutional exercises or smaller group/squadron level training for silver training weekends.
  • Supported development of PLANORDs, OPORDs, EXORDs, FRAGOs, CONOPS in line with warfighter training requirements.
• Task 3 – Execution and Management
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  Served as a Training Advisor (WTA) and Subject Matter Expert to USAFA leadership, providing instruction, dynamic execution of simulation experiences and exercises, documenting cadet performance, and enforcing safety standards.
  • Command and Control (C2):
    Supported training that develops cadet understanding and application of mission command principles.
  • Intelligence:
    Supported training that develops cadet awareness and application of intelligence processes, such as analyzing intelligence and conducting post‑mission debriefs.
  • Information:
    Supported training that develops cadet understanding of the information environment, including OPSEC and responding to misinformation.
  • Fires:
    Supported training that develops cadet familiarity with the planning, coordination, and control of fires, including applying rules of engagement (ROE).
  • Movement and Maneuver:
    Supported training that develops cadet understanding and application of maneuver concepts, such as selecting movement techniques and executing actions on contact.
  • Protection:
    Supported training that develops cadet awareness and application of protection concepts, including security for personnel and practicing noise/light discipline.
  • Sustainment:
    Supported training that develops cadet understanding of sustainment principles, including casualty evacuation and logistics resupply.
  • Combat Survival:
    Supported academic and experiential advanced field training that complements and builds upon current/future USAFA warfighter skills training continuum, including Code of Conduct, survival, evasion, and recovery TTPs.
  • Field Forces:
    Provided personnel for multiple roles. Each position performed all tasks…