POSITION SUMMARYThe CAU Curriculum Manager serves as a key member of the National Training Center (NTC) staff, holding operational responsibility for the management, design, development, and delivery of professional training programs across the Department of Energy (DOE) complex, including DOE federal personnel, site contractors, and commercial partners.
This position requires strong management, organizational leadership, and instructional design expertise. The incumbent directs curriculum lifecycle activities, coordinates multi-disciplinary teams of instructors and subject matter experts (SMEs), manages subcontractor work assignments, and oversees instructional technology workflows. Additionally, the Curriculum Manager provides operational and team leadership within the Programs and Projects department, serving as a primary operational liaison for program stakeholders, working groups, and departmental leadership, as well as serving as a backup department manager when designated.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & DUTIESLeadership and Management Responsibilities- Program & Project Management: Lead day-to-day operations and project management for assigned training portfolios, tracking deliverables, milestones, budgets, and operational schedules to ensure timely completion.
- Team Leadership & Mentorship: Provide direct guidance, leadership, and task coordination to instructional developers, training coordinators, and support staff. Mentor and onboard new personnel in operational workflows, NTC procedures, and enterprise authoring and publication tools. Direct Reports: None (functional team lead and project supervisory responsibility over matrixed instructional teams, course coordinators, and subcontractors).
- Subcontractor & Resource Management: Manage subcontractor task assignments, monitor statement-of-work performance, evaluate subcontractor instructional quality, and recommend staffing and resource allocations.
- Operational Continuity & Backup Management: Act as the primary operational point of contact for curriculum management requests; serve as backup department manager in support of departmental delivery schedules, administrative functions, and cross-program needs.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with departmental leadership, federal oversight officials, and matrixed operational teams to align training objectives with NTC priorities.
Curriculum Architecture & Instructional Design- Lead the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation (ADDIE) of courseware across instructor-led (ILT), virtual instructor-led (vILT), and blended learning environments.
- Formulate teaching outlines, instructional strategies, lesson plans, practical exercises, and rigorous learner assessment instruments.
- Utilize industry-standard instructional authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, LeaderGuide Pro, VISION, etc) to create dynamic, compliant, and learner-centered materials.
- Establish and maintain standardized workflows, process documentation, and courseware repositories to promote instructional consistency and operational continuity.
Course Delivery, Instruction & Facilitation- Facilitate complex training courses in traditional classroom settings, virtual classrooms, eLearning, and executive level workshop formats.
- Facilitate, schedule, support, and lead Mobile Training Teams (MTTs) for site-specific delivery across the DOE complex; travel as needed.
- Coordinate virtual course logistics and technical delivery requirements in collaboration with NTC Virtual Producers and technical support teams.
- Apply adult learning principles to engage participants, guide discussions, coach learners through practical exercises, and resolve student performance hurdles.
Program Systems, Quality Assurance & Administration- Oversee and leverage enterprise training management systems-including the Course and Related Data System (CARDS) and modern Learning Management Systems (LMS)-to schedule courses, monitor roster completion, and manage operational records.
- Serve as a functional resource for internal teams and external stakeholders regarding learning management workflows, reporting, and data integrity.
- Systematically evaluate training effectiveness through various evaluations methods including: post-course analytics, instructor observations, and stakeholder feedback to drive continuous improvement.
- Develop and maintain SharePoint team sites, document libraries, and communication dashboards to optimize visibility and cross-departmental coordination.
RequirementsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS- Minimum of eight (8) years of progressive experience in program management, instructional systems design, adult education, or workforce development, preferably within a federal agency, national laboratory, or highly regulated operational environment.
- Demonstrated proficiency with instructional authoring tools (e.g., Articulate 360/Storyline, LeaderGuide Pro, VISION), collaboration platforms (SharePoint, MS Teams), and enterprise learning/training management databases (e.g., CARDS, LMS).
- Relevant experience in project management, training development, and stakeholder engagement, with a preference for experience in knowledge management within DOE or similar environment.
- Has experience in overseeing and evaluating training modality and develops learning principles and eLearning technology tools.
- In-depth knowledge of adult learning theory, instructional systems design methodologies, competency modeling, and comprehensive training program lifecycle management.
- Proven capacity to manage multiple concurrent instructional projects, lead cross-functional working groups, resolve conflicts, and drive accountability across matrixed teams.
- Strong aptitude for identifying workflow bottlenecks, standardizing procedures, and drafting actionable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief executive leadership, deliver high-profile classroom instruction, and produce formal program reports.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION(S) REQUIRED- Bachelor's degree in relevant field such as Psychology, Education, Instructional Systems Design, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution. Master's degree preferred.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Familiarity with DOE training requirements, instructional design standards, and curriculum development processes.
- Familiarity with NTC training programs and curriculum management practices.
WORKING CONDITIONS- Position is on-site at the NTC Facility at Kirtland AFB, Albuquerque, NM. Remote work is not permitted.
- This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position.
- Some positions follow an "AWS" schedule where some weeks will be four 10-hour days with every other Friday off.
- Primarily sedentary work involving extensive computer and display use; prolonged standing and speaking during classroom instruction and virtual teaching sessions; occasional handling of instructional materials up to 25 lbs.
- Ability to travel on an as-needed basis (typically up to 10%) to support Mobile Training Teams and national stakeholder conferences.
Benefits- Company-paid medical, dental, vision
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Life Insurance
- Financial Advisor access
- Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off and Flex Holiday Plan
- Health & Wellness Program
- Free access to our Health Concierge Service
- Employee Assistance Program
Job Responsibilities. This job description reflects the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties & responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. IB3 Global Solutions may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.
