Technical Course Developer

19th May, 2026

Role: Technical Course Developer

Location: Fort Meade, MD-Hanover

Job Description:

The Technical Course Developer plays a key role on the Platform Training Team, responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining training programs for a diverse Department of Defense (DoD) audience, including Range Engineers and other PCTE users that support the world's largest cyber range: the Persistent Cyber Training Environment (PCTE).

In this role, you will leverage your technical expertise, creativity, and experience to gather, manage, and deliver instructional content.

You will also recommend courseware solutions that align with customer needs and meet contractual content development requirements.

Responsibilities:

Create, update, and maintain technical training materials, courses, and curriculum for PCTE users.

Develop curriculum using multiple synchronous and asynchronous training modalities, including instructor-led, micro-learning, blended learning, and self-paced.

Work closely with stakeholders, including government personnel and contractors, to gather requirements and ensure training materials align with mission and PCTE platform needs.

Write clear and concise technical documentation that is easy to understand for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Employ rapid and agile techniques and processes to create content for a frequently changing environment.

Use a variety of tools and technologies to create and deliver technical documentation.

Keep abreast of emerging technologies and industry best practices to incorporate relevant training methodologies and tools into the training curriculum.

Assess and evaluate course effectiveness through survey data analysis.

Lead the development and implementation of new learning models and content design templates.

Effectively manage multiple projects and initiatives from analysis to evaluation. Required Experience/Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a related field (Instructional Design, Education, Computer Science) or equivalent experience.

DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification.

Strong knowledge of instructional design principles and adult learning theories.

Strong technical acumen with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear, concise language for advanced and novice learners.

Experience working with Information Technology and Cyber-related technical topics (e.g., hardware, software, networking concepts, networking protocols, OSI model, etc.)

A minimum of five (5) years' experience in training development, instructional design, and delivery methods, preferably in a technical or IT-related field.

Ability to incorporate user feedback and organizational assessment data into design improvements.

Demonstrated experience with authoring learning objectives, assessments, and course surveys.

Demonstrated experience with technical training concepts and delivery methods (online and in-residence), including facilitating and delivering courseware for live and self-paced training.

Demonstrated experience with the ADDIE process.

Knowledge of evaluation models, including Kirkpatrick.

Familiarity with content development, authoring, and multimedia development tools/programs (e.g., Camtasia, Articulate 360, Adobe Creative Cloud, etc.).

Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS), course deployment, and administration.

Strong understanding of technical concepts.

Excellent writing and communication skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure. Clearance:

TS/SCI (ability to pass a poly if asked). Preferred Experience/Qualifications:

Experience with monitoring, analyzing, troubleshooting, and evaluating learning technologies.

Consulting, project management, and organizational/planning skills.

Experience with CMI5/SCORM, xAPI, Section 508, and learning-related technology standards.

Instructional Systems Design, User Experience, or Human-Centered Design Certification. Special Requirements/Security Clearance:

Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U.S. citizenship status and a TS/SCI security clearance. Security Clearance requirements will be specified in the Government's Task Order.

Occasional travel may be required up to 10% of the time.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. The above is intended to describe the general contents of and requirements for the performance of this job.

Salary Range

Based on the roles, responsibilities, and requirements, the projected pay range for this position is: $120,000 - $140,000.

Benefits Overview

Our benefit package includes:

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

401(k)

Education & Training

Generous Leave Policy (11 Federal Holidays, PTO, Military Leave, Bereavement, and Jury Duty)