Instructor Writer (Software Developer)

Bravura Information Technology Systems, Inc. is hiring for an Instructor Writer with a Software Development background to support a program at Fort Eisenhower, GA.

Responsibilities:

• Develop training material, assist with training material validation, implement training material as certified classroom instruction, and maintain training material to support Signal School courses.
• Develop zero-trust cybersecurity methodologies and programming/application-related training support packages in the form of lesson plans, presentations, and practical exercises to support courses, IAW ADDIE process (TP 350-70-1).
  • Write lesson plans for training support material.
  • Produce associated media (e.g., presentations, videos, and other training support material)
  • Assist with training support material validation and associated test/evaluations.
  • Provide Instructor notes/preparation. (e.g., Instructor notes for training support material)
• Align training material with course design and learning outcomes as specified in Program of Instruction (POI), course map, and associated Terminal Learning Objectives (TLO) for each course.
• Participate in validating learning products and material to help Training Developers determine if products meet intended learning outcome efficiently and effectively.
  • Conduct up to three iterations of individual or group validation trials, depending on nature of learning product.
  • Identify learning product deficiencies.
  • Make recommendations and adjustments to enhance quality and relevancy of learning products and material.
• Develop assessments (labs, quizzes, and tests) to evaluate student’s ability to understand training material and perform associated tasks IAW intended learning outcome.
• Maintain and update zero-trust cybersecurity methodologies and programming/application-related training support packages in form of lesson plans, presentations, and practical exercises to support courses as required by industry developments and updates in best business practices.
• Provide feedback in development and creation of training materials and lessons required to teach approved tasks, conditions, and standards for Military Occupational Specialties.
• Use training material from academic agreements with Cisco, Microsoft, and AWS when applicable, permissible, and specified in course design outline.
• Implement classroom instruction IAW ADDIE process outlined in TP 350-70-1.
  • Instruct/execute training IAW projected training schedule.
  • Distribute training material and record results via designated Learning Management System (LMS) [e.g., Blackboard, MS Teams].
  • Train and educate students IAW lesson plan’s specified TLOs and intended learning outcomes.
  • Administer tests and student assessments.
• Instruct various field-related courses and evaluate student performances using TRADOC-approved Instructional methodology.
• Provide educational materials to include syllabi, homework, labs, quizzes, and exams to support classroom instruction.
• Project and schedule training modules with course managers a minimum of 90 days before class begins training IAW course’s designated course map.
• Coordinate for use of any non-standard Government-owned equipment or anything not provided in standard classroom needed to complete students’ exercises or labs NLT 7 working days prior to start date of training.
• Regularly check with Course Manager(s) and scheduler to de-conflict weekly training schedule for classroom/lab utilization.
• Actively participate in Quality Assurance Assessments as applicable; deliver training IAW prescribed POI, lesson plans, course map, and associated TLOs for course being assessed.
• Present lesson plans IAW approved POI for each course supported.
• Maintain classroom equipment, training resources, and classroom security requirements and procedures as prescribed in TRADOC, Installation, and/or local policies and procedures; report all equipment issues as soon as identified.
• Conduct exams, administer/enforce test control procedures, and enforce discipline, safety, and physical security measures; actively participate in student AARs.
• Record all tests, assessments, and student evaluations in associated LMS; report academic concerns to Course Manager, SGL, ACE, and/or Chain of Command as warranted, maintaining good order and discipline in training environment.

Qualifications:

• Must possess a Master’s in Science (M.S.) Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) from a formal higher education institution; a B.S. degree in STEM will be accepted with additional  years of experience and certifications.
• Must possess a Common Faculty Developer-Instructor Course (CFD-IC) certification that is less than 5 years old or be able to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Must possess 3+ years’ operational experience developing software/applications if holding M.S. Must possess 5+ years’ operational experience developing software/applications if holding B.S.
• Must sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) before having access to work-related materials.
• Must comply with non-disclosure requirements in FAR section 3.104-5(b) (or DFAR equivalent).
• Must complete annual DoD Cyber Awareness Challenge Training and all required Information Assurance (IA) training specified in AR 25-2 and directed by Government.
• Must complete annual Security Refresher Training, Antiterrorism Level I Training, iWATCH training, Level I Operations Security (OPSEC) training, and Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP) training.
• Must be capable of obtaining and retaining a Common Access Card (CAC).

Years of Experience: 3+ years’ operational experience developing software/applications (with M.S.); 5+ years’ operational experience developing software/applications (with B.S.)

Education/Certifications: M.S. Degree in STEM OR B.S. Degree in STEM (w/ additional exp.); CFD-IC Certification (within 90 days of hire)

COMPANY INFORMATION: Bravura is a rapidly growing Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) that provides professional and engineering services, technology solutions and product offerings to DoD, Federal Civilian agencies. Bravura is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Bravura does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (protected class) including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. These are positions that require a U.S. Citizenship.