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Aretum · 16 hours ago

Curriculum Developer (Contingent Upon Contract Award)

Quantico, VA

Full-time, Contract

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Aretum is a mission-driven organization committed to delivering innovative, technology-enabled solutions across defense, civilian, and homeland security sectors. The Curriculum Developer supports the Marine Corps Information Systems Training Center by designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality Command and Control training curriculum.

ConsultingInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain MISTC curriculum, including lesson plans, instructor guides, student handouts, presentations, and supporting materials

Apply MCISD and SATE processes throughout the curriculum development life cycle, from analysis through evaluation

Conduct training needs analysis and front-end analysis to identify performance gaps and learning objectives for MISTC courses

Develop measurable terminals and enabling learning objectives and ensure alignment with Marine Corps doctrine, policy, and operational requirements

Create and refine scenario based, practical, and exercise-driven training materials that support C2 and related mission areas

Collaborate with MISTC instructors and subject matter experts to validate content accuracy, relevance, and instructional effectiveness

Integrate feedback from After Instruction Reports, student critiques, instructor input, and evaluation data to update and improve courseware

Ensure all curriculum products are instructionally sound, logically structured, and appropriate for the target audience and delivery mode

Develop and adapt materials for multiple delivery methods, including classroom instruction, blended learning, and distributed learning

Maintain configuration control of courseware, including version management, documentation of changes, and proper file management

Ensure all materials comply with applicable security, classification, and information handling requirements

Support instructor preparation by providing clear lesson plans, timing, media requirements, and guidance on instructional strategies

Qualification

Curriculum DevelopmentInstructional DesignMCISD MethodologiesSATE StandardsMicrosoft Office 365Adult Learning PrinciplesCommunicationAttention to DetailCollaboration Skills

Required

Active DoD Secret clearance

Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Training and Development, or a closely related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Minimum 8 or more years of experience in curriculum development, instructional design, or training development, preferably supporting DoD or Marine Corps programs

Completion of a formal military curriculum development course or a commercial equivalent in instructional systems design

Demonstrated expertise with MCISD and SATE methodologies and their application to course and curriculum development

Proven experience developing courseware that includes lesson plans, instructor guides, student materials, and presentation media

Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional best practices, including scenario based and performance focused design

Ability to analyze complex technical or operational content and translate it into clear, effective instructional materials

Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook

Strong attention to detail, organization, and documentation skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with instructors, subject matter experts, and government customers