Mission Planning Subject Matter Expert ​/ Eglin AFB, FL

THE WORK

• Position located at Eglin ATC, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida; periodic travel required.
• Serve as the primary technical authority for the Mission Planning Environment (MPE) within the Instructional Product Support Team (IPST).
• Coordinate with development, product test, and sustainment teams to ensure training content is current, accurate, and compliant with industry and DoD standards.
• Develop, design, and maintain curriculum focused training products, including interactive virtual simulations, to teach MPE administration and planning skills.
• Conduct training gap analyses, consolidate findings, and adjust curricula to close deficiencies and align with operational needs.
• Translate complex technical publications into clear, introductory training materials and job‑aid documentation.
• Support the delivery of MPE courseware to F‑35 system administrators and mission planners, providing subject‑matter guidance during instruction and post‑action debriefs.
• Apply expertise in Linux and Windows system administration to build realistic, technology‑driven training environments.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Minimum 8 years of experience as a Mission Planner or related role.
• Knowledge of Commercial Off‑The‑Shelf (COTS) and Government Off‑The‑Shelf (GOTS) mission‑planning software (e.g., JMPS, PFPS, WPS, CWDS, JWS, EWCC, SPT, PCDS).
• Active Secret clearance, updated within the last 5 years.
• Experience creating and presenting technical documentation as user‑friendly training materials.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• Experience instructing in Basic or Mission Qualification Training.

• Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Demonstrated expertise in F‑35, F‑22, F‑15E/EX, F‑16 MPE functions (planning, debrief, security, sensor reprogramming).
• Familiarity with instructional design methodologies (ADDIE, SAM) and learning management systems (LMS).
• Prior development of aerospace or defense instructional courseware.
• Strong analytical skills for training gap analysis and curriculum development.
• Experience coordinating with DoD acquisition teams in a joint/multi‑agency environment.
• Proficient in Linux and Windows administration; experience creating virtual training simulations (VMware, Hyper‑V, or container solutions).

Position requires a US citizenship and a Secret clearance with investigation or a CV date within 5 years.

Lockheed Martin is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.