Curriculum Developer

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is looking for a Curriculum Developer to provide services for our government customer at Wright Patterson AFB, Dayton, OH.

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Will create and update Career Development Courses (CDCs) and Qualification Training Packages (QTPs) or equivalent.
• Use an instructional systems development approach in the planning, application, design, and maintenance of formal training material.
• Accurately identify the objective and knowledge levels in the Career Field Education and Training Plan/Specialty Training Standard (CFETP/STS). Analyze and validate course content and curriculum for assigned courses and recommend effective formal training strategies for the CDCs.
• Design, review, and revise test items as necessary to meet instructional objectives regarding the CDCs.
• Ensure CDCs are consistent with USAF instructional philosophy, policy, operational need, and mission strategic goals outlined in DAFH 36-2675, Information for Designers of Instructional Systems, DAFI 36-2670 Total Force Development; Guide for Authors: Standards for Course Development.
• Respond to external and internal customer needs/requests as applicable. These efforts may require researching instructional materials and regulations, or contacting other subject matter experts (SMEs) to obtain and disseminate proper and accurate information regarding the CDCs/QTPs.
• Review and edit course content to include style, format, and emphasis of CDC and QTP instructional materials to meet educational standards. Additionally, analyze the learning objectives and corresponding measurement instruments to ensure currency and effective measurement of the objectives that are also supported by the CDC material content. Verify reliability, validity, and cut-off scores through complete and comprehensive analysis of the test.
• Provide training product development in support of additional courses to include coordinating and/or reviewing instructional material with Instructional Systems Specialists (ISS), drafting or co-drafting materials for inclusion in Specialty/Course Training Standards, Study Guide/Workbooks, Plans of Instruction, presentation materials or other learning aids, and measurement devices (written tests, progress checks, etc.) for Bioenvironmental Engineer courses.
• Work closely with assigned SMEs, Division-level leadership, and ISS personnel to ensure training curriculum aligns with stipulated USAF requirements and career field needs.
• Perform required administrative activities including, but not limited to, correcting grammar, spelling, syntax, and formatting to accurately prepare, review, and edit written curriculum.
• Maintain and update files and records.
• Assist with additional division projects to include development of office continuity documents, supporting Utilization and Training Workshops by recording/validating discussions and collating final minutes, and processing Career Field Education and Training documents.
• Attend all meetings as requested.
• Analyze student feedback from end-of-course evaluations and field surveys to assess the effectiveness of training materials. The contractor shall provide written recommendations to the applicable USAFSAM/OED for improving the courseware using ISD principles.

REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Must possess a minimum of an Associate's Degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health, Preventive Medicine or a related field.
• Preferred Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Occupational Health, Preventive Medicine or a related field.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must possess a minimum of 4 years of equivalent work experience in the Bioenvironmental Engineering career field or other federal preventive medicine/public health professions.
• Must possess and demonstrate experience developing training materials using a formal Instructional System Design model such as ADDIE (Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, and Evaluate) or competency-based education techniques.
• Must demonstrate strong data analytical skills and experience using related software such as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Blackboard, or other similar tools to identify and assess OEH data and must possess typing skills and a working knowledge of the use of Microsoft Office to include, but not limited to, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint programs.
• Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills and demonstrate experience communicating with senior Air Force or DoD leaders to advocate courses of action to improve program performance and/or data quality.
• Must possess strong filing and organizational skills to maintain and update electronic files and records.
• Must have the ability to work/perform independently.
• Must be willing to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) based on the potential access to confidential, proprietary, and/or sensitive information.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience developing Career Development Course (CDC), Qualification Training Packages (QTPs), and/or On the Job Training (OJT).
• Experience designing online training materials using software such as Tableau, Python, Power BI, or other similar tools.
• The ability to demonstrate a minimum of 4 years of experience conducting Health Risk Assessments and managing/implementing Occupational and Environmental Health or preventive medicine/public health programs in the Department of Defense.

REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:

• Must be U.S. citizens. For the purpose of base and network access, possession of a permanent resident card ("Green Card") does not equate to U.S. citizenship.
• Must be able to pass a tier 1/SF85 background check.

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are proud to state that we do not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees

"EOE, including Disability/Vets" OR "Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans"

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Ke`aki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kpono Government Services, and Kapili Services, Po`okela Solutions, Kkaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC. Alaka`ina Foundation activities principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which includes providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship.

For additional information, please visit www.alakainafoundation.com

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