Institutional Training Developer

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:   

Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

Training and Experience:  

• Minimum of one (1) year experience working in automated training development databases such as: Training Development Capabilities (TDC).
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience developing and designing full-length skill-based instructional training material, and experience writing lesson plans using the Adult Learning Model/Experiential Learning Model, or a minimum of five years of military experience in the areas of communications and information technology systems, current and emerging force structure, information assurance, data systems, cloud technology, NETOPS (ESM/NM, Cybersecurity, IDM/CS), digital commercial-off-the- shelf (COTS) systems, and unified land operations, to include offense, defense, and stability operations.
• Experience with course validation process IAW TRADOC regulations.
• Must have graduated the Common Faculty Development-Developers Course (CFD-DC) or equivalent, or meet the requirements to complete required training within 60 days of contract start date or course earliest availability date.

General Skills:   

• Possess advanced writing skills tailoring to different audiences using Bloom’s Taxonomy.
• Possess knowledge and skills of the Analysis, Design, Develop, Implement, and Evaluate (ADDIE) process.

Computer Skills:  

• Possess skills/knowledge of performing office automation work that includes word processing, electronic mail, spreadsheets, presentations, and other personal computer applications; typing a variety of materials from rough draft into final form including narrative and tabular material, e.g., correspondence, reports, and forms; maintaining records, historical records, survey results, reference library of training catalogs, regulations and other miscellaneous publications; establishing and maintaining office functional files and reference files; knowledge management applications e.g., Training Development Capabilities (TDC) SharePoint and Blackboard.

Security Clearance:   

Must possess and maintain a Secret security clearance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 Develop training and training products IAW the Analysis, Design, Develop, Implement, and Evaluate (ADDIE) process, Army Learning Model (ALM) Principles, and all applicable regulations and SOPs (i.e. TRADOC REG 350-70 and all appendixes).

• Curriculum updates shall be completed in an TRADOC Regulation 350-70 format. Due to COR in accordance with the design plan when the course curriculum requires adjustment as determined necessary by the government.
• Conduct research to integrate and implement training concepts and strategies, to determine applicability of emerging educational technology or methods for improving Signal School instruction, and to determine solutions to training problems and issues.
• Conduct training analysis in order to determine training needs, requirements, and standards. Training analysis includes but is not limited to the conduct of needs, mission, job, task, cost, and feasibility analysis. Analysis will require the performance of various forms of validation based upon the complexity and sensitivity of the subject matter, organization, or occupation.
• Conduct course validations by monitoring and gathering information using Course Validation Plan in accordance with TRADOC Regulations and the Signal School SOP. At the end of a course, complete an overall analysis of its effectiveness and makes substantive recommendations for changes in assigned unit of instruction and deliver analysis to the COR/Signal School TD Chief.
• Perform analysis of survey results to organize into a total task inventory separated by subject area and/or participating in execution of Critical Task/Topics and Site Selection Boards (CTSSBs).
• Edit, review, and organize results of Critical Task/Topics and Site Selection Boards (CTSSBs).
• Participate in special projects such as pilot programs, functional process improvement teams, quality teams, and working groups.
• Conduct “Classroom Observations” and provide results to the COR/TD Chief.
• Develop instructional courses and materials for complete full-length courses, including Programs of Instruction (POIs), Lesson Plans (LPs), Course Administrative Data (CADs), and Blackboard training modules.
• Perform other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBLITY

 None