Fairwinds Technologies · 14 hours ago
Course Developer (Hybrid- D.C/ Maryland)
United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$102K/yr - $107K/yr
6+ years expFairwinds Technologies is seeking a Course Developer for the DHS Counter-UAS Program. The role involves designing, developing, and delivering training programs that align with DHS policies and instructional standards, while ensuring compliance and effectiveness in training delivery.
InfrastructureManufacturingWireless
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Plans design, and implement innovative end-to-end entry, intermediate, and advanced level training courses or learning projects for an engaging learning experience for internal and external audiences
Confer with management to identify training needs driven by policy, regulatory, and technology changes
Conduct needs analysis and applies instructional systems design (ISD) principles
Develops teaching outlines and selects instructional methods (group, individual, workshops, exercises)
Head training sessions including orientation, OJT, software use, safety, refresher, leadership
Develop training aids including multimedia, simulations, manuals for instructors, such as online course instructional guides and
Design assessments and evaluates training effectiveness
Ensure DHS compliance, accessibility, and legal authority alignment
Support instructor-led workflow familiarization sessions
Assist with the development of training readiness plans
Confer with subject matter experts to identify and determine the course's needs and the appropriate delivery method based on what the students or end-users need to learn
Determine, communicate, and manage the training material project development's scope, requirements, goals, and timeline
Identify and plan appropriate instructional content design strategies and objectives, curriculum, learning activities, and assessment materials based on analysis of tasks, learners, and subject matter to engage and educate end users on products, product features, or other topics, ensuring the content matches the objectives
Qualification
Required
Must be a U.S citizen with a valid secret security clearance
6-10+ years' experience in developing technical training materials for technical/operational environments
3+ years of experience in Instructional Design, Education, Learning Technology, or related
Proficiency with eLearning and multimedia tools
Prior experience adapting instructional materials and creating media to support learning, e.g., visual aids for face-to-face and various multimedia for e-learning and online
Demonstrated ability to manage technical course development products from inception to completion in accordance with program instructional design principles and processes
Knowledge of UAS threats, detection/mitigation systems, facility protection, and interagency coordination
Proven experience developing curricula for complex, highly technical subjects (cybersecurity, aviation, defense technologies, C-UAS, or mission systems)
Ability to design entry level, intermediate, and advanced training, full course lifecycles (planning, development, piloting, sustainment)
Expertise in selecting appropriate instructional strategies scenario-based learning, labs/simulations, workshops, hands-on operational exercises
Ability to understand and translate concepts related to C-UAS operational workflows, detection, tracking, identification, and reporting processes, baseline cyber and network concepts (secure architecture, segmentation, monitoring), and safety, legal authority boundaries, and DHS policy constraints
Prioritize content based on operational risk, mission changes, and technology evolution
Strong attention to detail, editing, and content quality assurance
Collaborative and confident in guiding SMEs and instructors through structured design processes
Preferred
Certified Instructional Designer/Developer (CIDD)
eLearning Guild or similar professional certification
Company
Fairwinds Technologies
Fairwinds Technologies is a defense and space manufacturing company that offers engineering, field service, and interactive training.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
J
Jim Sprungle
Chief Executive Officer
Jennifer Sprungle
Chief Financial Officer
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