Curriculum Developer

Job Location: Newport, RI (on-site) Naval Station Newport

Start Date: October 1, 2024

Government Clearance: None Required

Background: Vectrona requires professional support services in the areas of Manpower, Personnel, Training, and Education (MPTE) and Instructional Systems Design (ISD) to support Ready Relevant Learning (RRL) development and execution. This includes tasks identified in the Career-Long Learning Continuum (CLLC) line of effort. You will perform analytical, programmatic, and developmental tasks, focusing on analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum documents provided by the Center for Service Support (CSS) using RRL, Naval Education Training Command (NETC, and CSS policy and guidance. You will also support training program managers, learning standards officers, training specialists, curriculum developers, and product support providers. This is an opportunity to shape Sailor’s training.

Responsibilities:

• Review, develop, and modify curriculum documents, including Training Project Plans, Training Course Control Documents, Curriculum Outline of Instruction, Course Master Schedule, Lesson Plan, Trainee Guide, Instructional Media Material, Interactive Multimedia Instruction, and Virtual Simulations.
• Ensure all training materials comply with RRL, NETC, and CSS policy and guidance.
• Prepare for and support analysis events such as Job, Duty, Task Analysis (JDTA), Business Case Analysis (BCA), and Front-End Analysis (FEA).
• Prepare for and support development and implementation events such as train-the-trainer (TTT) and pilot classes for multiple courses of instruction.
• Utilize applications such as Authoring instructional Materials (AIM)/Content Planning Module (CPM)/Learning Objective Module (LOM), CDS, LMS, and other NETC identified development tools for project tasks.

Education/Degree:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, Instructional Design, Training and Development, or a related field is required.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in instructional systems design, curriculum development, and project management.
• Strong understanding of MPTE and ISD principles and practices.
• Experience in developing and evaluating training materials and curriculum for adult learners.
• Ability to work effectively with training program managers, learning standards officers, training specialists, curriculum developers, and product support providers.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with the ability to tailor communications across all levels of stakeholders
• Must have excellent analytical, planning and coordination skills
• Able to prioritize work, and shift priorities as needed, to meet aggressive deadlines
• Proficiency in using AIM/CPM/LOM, CDS, LMS, and other NETC identified development tools.
• Excellent analytical, programmatic, and developmental skills.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on compliance and quality assurance.

VECTRONA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.

All Vectrona employment is contingent upon the individual providing legal proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States and satisfactory background check results.

Employment with Vectrona is “at will” in accordance with Federal/State laws.

Vectrona provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applications for employment. In addition to federal law requirements, Vectrona complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.