Curriculum Developer Program Manager

Overview Apogee is seeking a highly skilled Lead Curriculum Developer / Program Manager (Senior Instructional Systems Designer) to support STARCOM’s 533d Training Squadron (533 TRS) at Vandenberg SFB, CA. This role leads the design, development, and sustainment of USSF-owned cyber operations training and assessment content aligned to STARCOM curriculum processes and USCYBERCOM/DoD cyber workforce standards (Cyber 2.0). The Lead will manage day-to-day execution, coordinate closely with Government SMEs, and ensure high-quality delivery of practitioner-level curriculum packages, cyber range scenarios/labs, and performance-based assessments that accelerate operational mission readiness for Cyberspace Operations Forces. ****Contingent Upon Contract Award**** Responsibilities Curriculum & Instructional Systems Design Leadership Lead the analysis, design, development, and sustainment of highly technical cyber curriculum supporting STARCOM cyber pipelines (including enlisted/officer progression where applicable). Produce and/or oversee delivery of full course packages, including: Course outlines, learning objectives, and training plans Plan of Instruction (POI) and supporting USSF training formats (e.g., TLAW or approved equivalents as directed) Detailed lesson plans, student guides, instructor guides, and presentation materials Ensure incorporation of adult learning methodologies and realistic performance tasks (e.g., scenario‑driven exercises consistent with course outcomes). Threat‑Informed Content & Cyber 2.0 Alignment Integrate current adversary TTPs and threat‑informed design into modules (e.g., mapping appropriate content to MITRE ATT&CK where directed/approved). Align curriculum and assessments to USCYBERCOM work‑role standards and applicable DoD cyber workforce frameworks; ensure traceability from objectives → instruction → labs → assessments. Develop and maintain a STARCOM Alignment Matrix mapping modular training to existing/planned STARCOM pipelines to ensure progression without redundancy. Scenario, Lab, and Range Development Oversight Direct development of complex, multi‑stage hands‑on labs and cyber range scenarios that emulate realistic network environments and adversary behavior. Produce range guides/runbooks enabling setup, execution, and teardown with minimal troubleshooting and clear expected results. Assessment Design & Validation Design and validate a multi‑phased assessment approach, including: Knowledge checks for curriculum comprehension Performance‑based assessments for proficiency and (as applicable) work‑role selection Develop scoring rubrics to support objective grading and consistency across evaluators; ensure validation artifacts are prepared prior to operational use. Program Management & Government Coordination Serve as the primary contractor POC coordinating with COR/CO and Government stakeholders. Lead planning for key events and deliverables, including: Kickoff briefings Semiannual Program Management Reviews (PMRs) Monthly Status Reports (MSRs), action item tracking, and delivery schedules Coordinate with adjacent teams/efforts to integrate curriculum and scenarios into broader training constructs (including capstone‑style integration where applicable). Course Resource Estimation / Requirements Documentation Develop and maintain course resource estimates and recommend training equipment/software/courseware needs consistent with Government direction and approval processes. Document required tools, lab resources, and constraints to support sustainable execution. Qualifications Minimum Experience: Citizenship: Must be a US citizen Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility Certifications: CISSP (or equivalent IAM Level III) AND GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) Education: Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience) Years of Experience: 8+ years of cyber operations experience Additional Experience: 3 years formal technical instruction and/or curriculum development experience 2 years project/team lead experience delivering complex technical products on schedule Demonstrated experience with cyber range concepts, adversary emulation, and assessment design Strong writing/editing skills for producing deliverables suitable for Government review/approval Preferred Qualifications: Additional Experience: Experience mapping content to USCYBERCOM Work Role Standards and/or NICE framework Experience integrating threat intelligence into training (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK mapping) Experience building performance‑based assessments with defensible scoring rubrics Familiarity with PCTE or similar DoD cyber training/range environments Experience working in cleared environments with SIPR/JWICS workflows Additional Information: Location: Vandenberg SFB, CA On‑site: This is a full‑time onsite position Travel: 10% CONUS #J-18808-Ljbffr Apogee Engineering, LLC