UAS Training Specialist

COLSA Corporation is seeking a motivated UAS Training Specialist to support our fast-paced Uncrewed Systems program in Huntsville, AL. This individual will develop and execute training programs in classroom and field environments, lead training sessions for team members and customers, and provide hands-on instruction and operational support for military uncrewed systems at customer sites. Additional responsibilities include providing technical and logistical support to the program.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential functions)

• Employs UAS and/or system equipment in support of test ranges and combat scenario training
• Develops and maintains training curriculum and materials to ensure relevance and timeliness
• Conducts online and/or classroom training sessions
• Evaluates the effectiveness of training relative to objectives and maintains supporting records
• Provides input based on prior military experience to support system development and process improvements

At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our "Family of Professionals!" Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits here: https://www.colsa.com/culture_benefits

Required Experience

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of related UAS experience, including at least 3 years of experience applying the recursive writing process and military writing standards to develop step-by-step instructional materials, lesson plans, senior leader briefings, after-action reviews, and executive summaries.
• Experience as a Commissioned Officer, Warrant Officer, or Noncommissioned Officer (NCO).
• Must be willing and able to travel up to 30% of the year, CONUS and/or OCONUS, as required. Travel may include embedding with military service members at Army Combat Training Centers in austere environments.
• Must be able to lift, carry, or move items weighing up to approximately 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Active DoD Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years cumulative, operational experience in military service
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in conducting meetings, leading discussion groups, briefing Soldiers and Senior Leader audiences, effectively communicating conceptual ideas in writing, and orally articulating thoughts
• Graduate of a Military Leaders Course
• Part 107b, FAA Remote Pilot Certificate
• Combat Arms, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)
• Ability to perform duties to the standards of excellence established through prior military service.

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.