Full Job Description
We are seeking a technical Curriculum Developer who embraces challenges and is a motivated self-starter. This position will be an integral part of a diverse team of instructors and subject matter experts fulfilling challenging technical training requirements for Naval Special Warfare (NSW) customers. Developing formal in-house, on-site, and informal training to support end-user training needs including user guides, source material, manuals, drawings, equipment lists, and warranty information. The Curriculum Developer will provide course material for all trainers and students, including quick reference guides, components manuals, and system warranty information. Oversees and manages curriculum development (web-based and instructor-led), ensures relevancy of course material to customers' needs, scheduling and coordination with units for training, and maintaining course records (e.g. student attendance). Will conduct periodic reviews of instructors and curriculum to ensure relevancy of equipment used by the customer. Additionally, using the course critique sheets and instructor evaluation forms, modifies the delivery of training, course material, and curriculum to continue process improvements and course relevancy.
The following duties are typical of the position:
1. Communicate with NSW Commands for training requirements, development of training support packages, and assess instructor effectiveness and determine the impact of training on end user skills and key performance indicators.
2. Gather feedback from Trainers and Trainees after course delivery.
3. Market available training and provide the necessary information for each of the training courses.
4. Responsible for the coordination of training and tracking of training records.
5. Coordination of equipment repairs beyond operator maintenance.
6. Design, prepare, and order training materials necessary for newly developed courses.
7. Develops and submits analytical briefs and/or reports.
8. Incorporates corrective action measures to support shortfalls identified in training.
This position is in Chesapeake, VA, there is no relocation assistance available for this position. Applicants must be currently residing in or state willingness to relocate self to the Chesapeake, VA area.
Required Skills and Education
Bachelor's Degree and at least 2 years of related experience OR Associate Degree and at least 4 years of related experience OR High school diploma and at least 6 years of related experience
Ability to demonstrate professionalism, effective communication, and problem-solving skills
Proven work experience as a Curriculum Developer, Training Coordinator, Trainer, Technical Instructor or similar role
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency with Adobe, to include Acrobat DC
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Technical Military NEC/MOS - Job Code/Description
Military Instructor Course (NEC 9502 or equivalent)
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Preferred Skills and Education
Familiarity with US Special Operations Forces and DoD customer organizations
Master Training Specialist certification or equivalent
Proficient with Adobe, to include FrameMaker, Captivate, InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
Proficient with Microsoft, to include Visio, Publisher, Access, and Project
Tactical and/or Shipboard radio (SATCOM, LOS, and HF) operations/maintenance experience
COMSEC equipment operations/maintenance experience