Job SummaryAs a
Senior Curriculum Developer you will support a challenging and dynamic program in Bethesda, MD. The Senior Curriculum Developer will join an established cross-functional team that designs, develops, and maintains learning solutions for the customer's enterprise learning organization. The Developer will use established processes to analyze, design, develop and implement learner-centric learning solutions. The Developer will also audit existing learning solutions developed to ensure they continue to meet the customer's need.
Primary Responsibilities:- Provide expertise in adult learning practices and methods to develop and enhance instructional curriculum for both classroom and web-based delivery. And conduct needs assessments and training needs analyses.
- Execute all facets of the training development life cycle for various training types, including instructor-led courses, web-based and online training, blended learning, and performance support. Extensive usage of Adobe Captivate tools for development of training using ADDIE Method
- Select and design innovative instructional and learning strategies and associated technologies to optimize learning and achieve learning objectives and develop, execute, and test training courses and performance support products.
- Manage and execute all aspects of training projects, including schedules, resources, and scope. Work with identified clients to determine the learning need, appropriate learning outcomes, and the most appropriate instructional methodologies based on adult learning theory.
- Design, develop, and deliver instructional materials for instructor and student use in approved formats such as visuals, instructor guides, student materials, and reference guides. Completes peer to peer reviews to ensure consistency, quality, and appropriate use of course content guidelines.
- Provide consultation and recommendations to customers on innovative training solutions, as well as effective and relevant curriculum development and delivery.
- Work with instructors, subject matter experts, and multimedia developers to analyze, design, develop, and evaluate learning solutions. Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with training project plans and schedules.
- Leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and technologies to enhance the design, development, and delivery of training programs, such as using AI-powered adaptive learning, natural language processing, or machine learning algorithms to improve learner engagement and outcomes.
Requirements:- Bachelor's degree with 12 or more years of experience, or a Master's degree with 10 or more years of experience.
Additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree. - To be considered, you must have a current and active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance.
- Experience with AI -powered tools and technologies, such as adaptive learning platforms or Al-powered authoring tools
- Experience with implementing Section 508 requirements and developing learning solutions for IC agencies
- Familiarity with technical specifications for Learning Management Systems (LMS), SCORM, and WBT authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline and Adobe Captivate
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly convey complex information to audiences of all levels
Desired: - Experience designing and developing instructor-led, eLearning solutions
- Experience managing training programs and curriculums
Original Posting:August 14, 2026
Pay Range:Pay Range $105,300.00 - $190,350.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
