Curriculum Developer (Contingent Upon Contract Award)

Active DoD Secret Clearance required

This is a contingent position, meaning employment is dependent upon the successful award of the associated contract to Aretum and completion of any required background investigation or security clearance verification.

About Aretum

Aretum is a mission-driven organization committed to delivering innovative, technology-enabled solutions to our customers across defense, civilian, and homeland security sectors. Our teams work at the intersection of strategy, technology, and transformation, helping agencies solve their most critical challenges. We believe in investing in our people and creating a culture where collaboration, inclusion, and professional growth are at the forefront.

Job Summary

The Curriculum Developer supports the Marine Corps Information Systems Training Center (MISTC) by designing, developing, and maintaining high quality Command and Control (C2) training curriculum. This role ensures all courseware is aligned with Marine Corps Instructional Systems Development (MCISD) and System Approach to Training and Education (SATE) standards and supports the training mission across resident and distributed learning environments.

The Curriculum Developer works closely with subject matter experts, instructors, and government stakeholders to analyze training requirements and produce effective instructional products that support MISTC courses and related training programs.

Due to the nature of our work as a federal consulting organization, employees may be expected to handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and must adhere to applicable safeguarding and compliance requirements.  

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain MISTC curriculum, including lesson plans, instructor guides, student handouts, presentations, and supporting materials.
• Apply MCISD and SATE processes throughout the curriculum development life cycle, from analysis through evaluation.
• Conduct training needs analysis and front-end analysis to identify performance gaps and learning objectives for MISTC courses.
• Develop measurable terminals and enabling learning objectives and ensure alignment with Marine Corps doctrine, policy, and operational requirements.
• Create and refine scenario based, practical, and exercise-driven training materials that support C2 and related mission areas.
• Collaborate with MISTC instructors and subject matter experts to validate content accuracy, relevance, and instructional effectiveness.
• Integrate feedback from After Instruction Reports, student critiques, instructor input, and evaluation data to update and improve courseware.
• Ensure all curriculum products are instructionally sound, logically structured, and appropriate for the target audience and delivery mode.
• Develop and adapt materials for multiple delivery methods, including classroom instruction, blended learning, and distributed learning.
• Maintain configuration control of courseware, including version management, documentation of changes, and proper file management.
• Ensure all materials comply with applicable security, classification, and information handling requirements.
• Support instructor preparation by providing clear lesson plans, timing, media requirements, and guidance on instructional strategies.

Requirements

• Active DoD Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, Training and Development, or a closely related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 8 or more years of experience in curriculum development, instructional design, or training development, preferably supporting DoD or Marine Corps programs.
• Completion of a formal military curriculum development course or a commercial equivalent in instructional systems design.
• Demonstrated expertise with MCISD and SATE methodologies and their application to course and curriculum development.
• Proven experience developing courseware that includes lesson plans, instructor guides, student materials, and presentation media.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional best practices, including scenario based and performance focused design.
• Ability to analyze complex technical or operational content and translate it into clear, effective instructional materials.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and documentation skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with instructors, subject matter experts, and government customers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience developing curriculum for MISTC, MSTP, or other Marine Corps training and education organizations.
• Experience developing blended or distributed learning products, including asynchronous and self-paced materials.
• Familiarity with learning management systems and e-learning tools used to deliver and track training.
• Experience incorporating assessment strategies, including written tests, practical exercises, and performance assessments.
• Familiarity with accessibility and Section 508 considerations for digital instructional content.

Travel Requirements

Travel to client locations is required for this position and may vary based on project needs.

EEO Statement

Aretum is committed to fostering a workplace rooted in excellence, integrity, and equal opportunity for all. We adhere to merit-based hiring practices, ensuring that all employment decisions are made based on qualifications, skills, and ability to perform the job, without preference or consideration of factors unrelated to job performance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Aretum complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.

We are proud to support our nation’s veterans and military families, providing career opportunities that honor their service and experience.

If you require reasonable accommodation during the hiring process due to a disability, please contact [email protected] for assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

U.S. Work Authorization

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This position supports a federal government contract and therefore requires an active Secret clearance.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) 
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) 
• Paid Time Off
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity) 
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability 
• Training & Development