Curriculum Developer

Description Curriculum Developer Venesco, LLC is looking for a Curriculum Developer. In this role you will provide support services for the United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine, Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Force Development Division (USAFSAM/OED). Technical support involves designing, drafting, and validating distance learning and in-residence courses, and supporting Utilization and Training Workshop activities and associated Career Field Education and Training Plan development and validation. Technical training materials subjects include health risk assessment, occupational and environmental health site assessment, radiological health, Bioenvironmental Engineering (BE) response operations, and other related subjects. Support will require contractor personnel to interface with students, USAFSAM staff, 711th HPW and USAF Surgeon General Staff. All contractor personnel supporting this task order shall be technically and professionally qualified in the application of the Air Force Instructional Systems Development (ISD) process and must have a solid working knowledge of the Air Force’s Bioenvironmental Engineering career field. FOPR 24-28 The 711th Human Performance Wing (711 HPW), headquartered at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, is the first human-centric warfare wing to consolidate human performance research, education and consultation under a single organization. Established under the Air Force Research Laboratory, the 711 HPW is comprised of the Human Effectiveness Directorate (RH) and the United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM). The Wing delivers unparalleled capability to the Air Force through a combination of world class infrastructure and expertise of its diverse workforce of military, civilian and contractor personnel encompassing 75 occupational specialties including science and engineering, occupational health and safety, medical professions, technicians, educators, and business operations and support. Responsibilities: 1.2.1 The contractor shall create and update Career Development Courses (CDCs) and Qualification Training Packages (QTPs) or equivalent. 1.2.2 The contractor shall use an instructional systems development approach in the planning, application, design, and maintenance of formal training material. 1.2.3 The contractor shall accurately identify the objective and knowledge levels in the Career Field Education and Training Plan/Specialty Training Standard (CFETP/STS). 1.2.4 The contractor shall analyze and validate course content and curriculum for assigned courses and recommend effective formal training strategies for the CDCs. 1.2.5 The contractor shall design, review, and revise test items as necessary to meet instructional objectives regarding the CDCs. 1.2.6 The contractor shall 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. 1.2.7 The contractor shall 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 in regard to the CDCs/QTPs. The contractor shall provide initial update to requests within three (3) duty days. 1.2.8 The contractor shall review and edit course content to include style, format, and emphasis of CDC and QTP instructional materials to meet educational standards. Additionally, the contractor shall 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. The contractor shall verify reliability, validity, and cut-off scores through complete and comprehensive analysis of the test. 1.2.9 The contractor shall 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. 1.2.10 The contractor shall work closely with assigned SMEs, Division-level leadership, and ISS personnel to ensure training curriculum aligns with stipulated USAF requirements and career field needs. 1.2.11 The contractor shall perform required administrative activities including, but not limited to, correcting grammar, spelling, syntax, and formatting to accurately prepare, review, and edit written curriculum. 1.2.12 The contractor shall maintain and update files and records. 1.2.13 The contractor shall 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. 1.2.14 The contractor shall create training plans and conduct or provide guidance in conducting the validation phase of the ISD process to ensure effectiveness in meeting course objectives and required proficiency levels for newly implemented courses. 1.2.15 The contractor shall apply all components of the ADDIE (Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, and Evaluate) Instructional System Design model. 1.2.16 The contractor shall utilize modeling software tools provided by the government as necessary. 1.2.17 The contractor shall attend all meetings as requested. 1.2.18 The contractor shall 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. Requirements Mandatory Qualifications 1.1.1.1 The contractor shall possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Occupational Health, or a related field. 1.1.1.2 The contractor shall possess a minimum of 5 years of equivalent work experience in the Bioenvironmental Engineering career field. 1.1.1.3 The contractor shall demonstrate a minimum of 5 years of experience conducting Health Risk Assessments and managing/implementing Occupational and Environmental Health Programs in the Department of Defense, along with an in-depth knowledge of industry wide best practices in industrial hygiene. 1.1.1.4 The contractor shall possess and demonstrate experience developing training materials using a formal Instructional System Design model, such as ADDIE (Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, and Evaluate). 1.1.1.5 The contractor shall 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. 1.1.1.6 The contractor shall 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. 1.1.1.7 The contractor shall possess strong filing and organizational skills to maintain and update files and records. 1.1.18 The contractor shall have the ability to work/perform independently. 1.1.19 The contractor employee shall have a signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) in place with their company based on the potential access to confidential, proprietary, and/or sensitive information. NDA shall be provided to the Government Program Manager by start of performance. All products and electronic files resulting from this contract effort will become the property of the United States Air Force (USAF). 1.1.20 The government may consider an exception for education and/or experience requirement on a case-by-case basis. Highly Desired Qualifications 1.1.2.1 Experience developing Career Development Course (CDC) and Qualification Training Packages (QTPs.) 1.1.2.2 Experience designing online training materials using software such as Tableau, Python, Power BI, or other similar tools. Venesco, LLC, is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Venesco is committed to administering all employment and personnel actions on the basis of merit and free of discrimination based on race, ethnicity, religious affiliation, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability. Consistent with this commitment, we are dedicated to the employment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, persons of all ethnic backgrounds and religions according to their abilities. For more information on Venesco, LLC., visit #J-18808-Ljbffr