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Kent, Campa and Kate Incorporated (KCK) · 1 month ago

Training Content and Curriculum Development Advisor

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

Kent, Campa and Kate Incorporated (KCK) is a federal contracting company providing professional services to Government Agencies. They are seeking a Training Content and Curriculum Development Advisor to enhance the quality and effectiveness of training curricula at the National Foreign Affairs Training Center (NFATC). The advisor will provide subject-matter insights and technical expertise to modernize course materials and strengthen instructional approaches.

Management Consulting

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

The contractor shall provide advisory and technical support services to assist NFATC in improving its curriculum, training materials, and instructional methods

Activities may include research, analysis, drafting, and recommendations to support government decision-making

The contractor’s work will be performed under the direction and approval of NFATC leadership

Reviewing existing course materials and identifying opportunities to modernize content and improve instructional effectiveness

Drafting recommended updates to training materials, instructor guides, handouts, and exercises

Developing sample case studies, scenarios, or simulations for government review

Recommending adult-learning best practices that may enhance delivery in in-person, hybrid, or virtual formats

Conducting research and preparing technical summaries on emerging foreign affairs topics, training methodologies, or instructional tools

Providing advisory input on alignment between training content and Department-level priorities as communicated by NFATC

The contractor shall provide the following deliverables, subject to NFATC review and approval: Draft curriculum and content recommendations to support NFATC’s instructional needs

Updated draft training materials (e.g., presentations, handouts, instructor reference materials)

Draft case studies, exercises, or simulations for use in training environments

Written recommendations related to curriculum improvement or instructional methodology

Monthly progress reports summarizing activities, findings, and pending tasks

All recommendations and draft materials submitted by the contractor are subject to government evaluation, revision, approval, and final decision-making

Qualification

Curriculum DevelopmentInstructional DesignForeign Affairs KnowledgeEducational PsychologyCommunication SkillsComputer TechnologiesTeam Collaboration

Required

Experience in foreign affairs, international relations, or Foreign Service–related subject areas

An MS/MA in Instructional Design and 6+ years' curriculum/instructional design experience, with proven ability in drafting educational materials and designing a variety of training courses (including, but not limited to, foreign affairs, tradecraft, or diplomatic training) using a broad array of delivery modalities (e.g., classroom, virtual, hybrid) and methodologies

OR 10 years' experience with 24 credit hours in Learning theory, psychology of learning, educational psychology, Instructional design practices, Educational evaluation, Instructional product development, and/or Computers in education and training

Proven ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams

Ability to obtain Secret level clearance or public trust

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Familiarity with and the ability to use computer and related education technologies

Applicant must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and be a U.S. citizen