Instructional Designer/Curriculum Developer

Instructional Designer/Curriculum Developer

Location: Arlington, VA/ NCR Clearance level required: Secret This position is contingent upon award.

OWT Global:

Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Tampa, FL, OWT Global is a small business that offers reliable and operationally proven expertise and support to the U.S. Government, industry partners, and commercial vendors. Named a Top Workplace by the Tampa Bay Times (2022-2025), OWT Global prides itself on offering exceptional, industry-leading services and solutions in a cost-effective manner for Engineering, Engineering Support, RDT&E, Technical Program and Project management, Subject Matter Expertise (SME), operations, logistics, maintenance, and training of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Targeting (C5ISRT), and Air Domain Awareness and Defense (ADAD) technologies. OWT is a proud supporting partner in the DOD SkillBridge program to ensure service members gain valuable industry work experience as the service member transitions from military to industry. The OWT Global team consists of 96% veterans, selectively recruited from the Special Operations, Special Mission Units, and Intelligence Communities with an extensive experience tailored towards supporting efforts in preparation of threats against the United States by great power competitors and by continued operational support to the United States Government in combatting the continued counterterrorism threats world-wide. With this unique foundation of U.S. military special operations and civilian intelligence agency veterans, Engineers, and manned and unmanned system pilots and maintainers, OWT Global brings a blend of skills optimized for today’s dynamic operational needs. The OWT Global model pairs technical acumen with operational applications to help drive the development and deployment of technology in a sustainable and affordable way.

Job Summary The Instructional Designer / Curriculum Developer is responsible for analyzing, designing, developing, implementing, maintaining, and evaluating training and educational programs that support organizational objectives and contract requirements. This position combines expertise in instructional design and curriculum development to create comprehensive learning solutions that enhance workforce performance, knowledge transfer, and learner engagement. Working closely with subject matter experts (SMEs), instructors, program managers, leadership, and stakeholders, the Instructional Designer / Curriculum Developer develops curricula, instructional materials, assessments, eLearning products, and performance support tools for classroom, virtual, blended, and self-paced learning environments. The position ensures all learning products align with adult learning principles, instructional systems design methodologies, industry standards, and mission requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze training requirements, performance gaps, organizational objectives, and stakeholder needs to identify learning solutions.
• Design, develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive training curricula and educational programs.
• Create and revise lesson plans, instructor guides, student guides, presentations, practical exercises, case studies, and instructional materials.
• Apply Instructional Systems Design (ISD) methodologies, including ADDIE and related instructional development frameworks.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to gather, validate, and organize technical and operational content.
• Develop instructor-led training (ILT), virtual instructor-led training (VILT), blended learning solutions, eLearning modules, and self-paced instructional content.
• Design assessments, evaluations, knowledge checks, practical exercises, and performance measurement tools.
• Ensure curriculum and instructional materials align with contractual requirements, organizational objectives, and learning outcomes.
• Conduct curriculum reviews and content audits to maintain accuracy, relevance, and instructional effectiveness.
• Support implementation and delivery of training programs by providing guidance to instructors and facilitators.
• Incorporate adult learning principles and learner-centered instructional strategies into all learning products.
• Develop interactive learning experiences using instructional technologies and eLearning development tools.
• Analyze learner feedback, assessment results, and training metrics to identify opportunities for curriculum and instructional improvement.
• Ensure instructional products comply with accessibility requirements, quality standards, and organizational policies.
• Maintain curriculum documentation, version control records, and instructional design artifacts.
• Support accreditation efforts, audits, inspections, program reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Instructional Design, Curriculum and Instruction, Education, Adult Learning, Educational Technology, Organizational Development, Human Resources Development, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in instructional design, curriculum development, training development, adult education, educational program development, or a related field.
• Active Secret level security clearance.
• Experience applying formal instructional design methodologies to develop learning solutions and curricula.
• Experience developing instructor-led, virtual, blended, and online learning programs.
• Experience creating lesson plans, learning objectives, assessments, instructional materials, and educational resources.
• Experience collaborating with SMEs and stakeholders to develop technical and non-technical training content.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Strong technical writing, editing, content development, and communication skills.
• Strong project management, organizational, and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting federal government, Department of War (DoW), or contractor-operated training and education programs.
• Experience with eLearning development tools such as Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia, or similar applications.
• Experience developing SCORM-, xAPI-, or LMS-compatible training products.
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and digital learning environments.
• Knowledge of competency-based learning, workforce development, and performance improvement methodologies.
• Experience supporting leadership development, professional development, technical training, or workforce readiness programs.
• Experience developing learning products that meet Section 508 accessibility requirements.
• Professional certifications related to instructional design, training, learning and development, curriculum development, or project management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of instructional design principles, curriculum development methodologies, and adult learning theories.
• Ability to translate complex technical, operational, and organizational information into effective learning experiences.
• Strong curriculum writing, technical writing, editing, and content organization skills.
• Ability to conduct learning needs analyses and performance gap assessments.
• Knowledge of training evaluation techniques and learning measurement methodologies.
• Ability to design engaging classroom, virtual, and online learning experiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple curriculum and instructional development projects simultaneously.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to instructional quality and continuous improvement.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision
• Short Term/Long Term Disability/Life Insurance/Workers Compensation
• Traditional and Roth 401k plan options
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
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