Company Description: Octagon Compliance Group, Inc (OCG) provides program management, compliance, workforce development, and AI-enabled solutions for government and commercial clients. The organization focuses on PMO support, training, and instructional design services that enhance operational effectiveness. OCG also offers compliance and governance consulting, process improvement, and technology-enabled learning solutions. These integrated services are designed to strengthen organizational performance, mission readiness, and long-term capability.

Role Description The Space Subject Matter Expert (Curriculum) will serve as a full-time remote specialist, supporting curriculum and training initiatives in space-related domains. This role involves developing and reviewing course content, lessons, and training materials to ensure technical accuracy, alignment with learning objectives, and relevance to current space operations and standards. The individual will collaborate with instructional designers, educators, and project managers to structure learning pathways, define competencies, and integrate subject matter expertise into instructional products. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting research, validating space domain concepts, drafting and refining written materials, and participating in stakeholder meetings to support continuous improvement of training programs. The role may also include supporting assessments, providing guidance on learning outcomes, and contributing to documentation for compliance and quality assurance.

Engagement details — please read

• Independent contractor (1099). This is a 1099 contract role, not W-2 employment; you are responsible for your own taxes and benefits.
• Contingent upon contract award. This role activates only if OCG is awarded the contract.
• Agreements required. Selected candidates will sign a subcontractor agreement and a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) before work begins.
• Duration: an approximately 9-month engagement, anticipated to begin in the second half of 2026 (level of effort; not full-time guaranteed hours).
• Compensation: $90–$120 per hour (1099), commensurate with experience.
• Location & travel: Remote with up to ~30% travel to support filming and team collaboration. You must either be willing to travel as needed for filming, or reside within 150 miles of Huntsville, AL.
• Eligibility: U.S. citizen; eligible for a favorable Tier 1 (NACI) background investigation; CAC-eligible.

What you'll do

• Author and develop original instructional content for assigned space-domain lessons (the strategic space environment, orbital regimes, the congested and contested domain, space policy and history, the global space ecosystem, and allied/commercial partnerships).
• Serve as the definitive space expert on the team — validate the accuracy and relevancy of course scope, learning outcomes, scenarios, and instructional media.
• Collaborate with the instructional design lead to translate complex space concepts into pedagogically sound, engaging modules for a non-technical adult audience.
• Support course pilots and iterate content based on learner feedback; facilitate select in-person sessions.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Ph.D in Space Studies, Space Policy, Space Ecosystems, or a related field; OR eight (8) years of relevant experience in space-domain areas.
• Demonstrated expertise across topics such as the global space ecosystem, space sustainability (debris mitigation, space traffic management), national and international space programs, space economies and commercialization, space history, and orbital regimes/assets.
• Candidates should possess strong curriculum development and education skills, with experience designing or supporting structured learning programs.
• Candidates should possess instructional design skills, including the ability to apply adult learning principles and align content with measurable objectives.
• Candidates should possess writing and research skills to create clear, accurate, and evidence-based space-related training materials.
• Relevant experience or education in space operations, aerospace, engineering, or a closely related field is beneficial.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a project-oriented environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail capabilities, with a focus on quality and compliance in training deliverables.
• Familiarity with government or defense training environments and security or regulatory considerations in space-related programs is a plus.

Nice to have

• PMP- not required

Equal Opportunity Employer

Octagon Compliance Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay: $90.00 - $120.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

• Are you a U.S. citizen?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Huntsville, AL 35806