Courseware Developer/Programmer

teamcarney; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Team Carney seeks a Courseware Developer/Programmer to support eLearning courses and applications across platforms, ensuring optimal performance and rapid recovery from outages. This on-site role in Columbia, SC requires a SECRET clearance and a strong background in identity and access management, eLearning content, and accessible design.

Provide mentorship, design and prototyping for SCORM/xAPI content, and collaboration with instructional staff to advance robust, engaging curricula.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field with 3+ years of experience in eLearning/web applications.
• Alternative: 5+ years of experience with eLearning/web development in lieu of degree.
• 3+ years translating instructional design into interactive eLearning products.
• 3+ years designing multimedia assets for eLearning products and web apps.
• 3+ years using eLearning authoring tools to develop or modify courses.
• 3+ years advising instructional staff on engagement strategies.
• 3+ years SME in eLearning or web technologies.
• 3+ years applying accessibility standards (Section 508/WCAG) with assistive tech.
• 3+ years secure coding practices and network concepts.
• 3+ years in iterative testing and deployment of eLearning products.
• 3+ years compiling technical software docs.
• 3+ years project management (Waterfall/Agile).

Responsibilities

• Mentor and evaluate instructional staff and serve as a thought leader.
• Translate storyboards/design docs into interactive eLearning products.
• Ensure curriculum stays cutting-edge and accurate in virtual and physical classrooms.
• Advise on engagement strategies using prototypes, flowcharts, or diagrams.
• Provide SME-level technical support and communicate complex concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate on accessibility, security, and content integration across platforms.

Skills

Identity & access management

eLearning development

SCORM/xAPI content

Learning Management Systems

Secure coding practices

Web technologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field

5+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Moodle

Blackboard Learn

Adobe Captivate

Articulate Storyline

JAWS/NVDA accessibility tools

Job description

Are You Ready To Accelerate Performance And Strengthen Our Nation’s Security?

At Team Carney, we believe that true performance acceleration happens at the intersection of innovative learning and deep strategic expertise. Since 1994, our mission has been to provide top-tier training, learning, and human capital solutions that empower Federal Government agencies to meet their critical mandates.

The Courseware Developers/Programmers provide support for courses and applications presented across multiple platforms to ensure optimal performance. In the event of a technical breakdown or outage, Courseware Developers/Programmers ensure customers receive a quick and efficient response.

Work Schedule and Location

• On-Site Requirement: Full time onsite in Columbia, South Carolina.
• Current SECRET security clearance required

Who You Are & What You’ll Do

You are more than just a practitioner — you are a mentor, an evaluator, and a thought leader. You understand that protecting our critical infrastructure requires more than just good tech; it requires highly trained people. You will bring your mastery of identity and access management and security program operations into the classroom (both virtual and physical), ensuring that the curriculum remains cutting-edge, accurate, and highly effective.

What You Bring to the Table - Requirements

To thrive in this role and meet the stringent requirements of the CDSE program, you must meet the following criteria:

Minimum Requirements:

• Current Personnel (Security) Clearance at the SECRET level
• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in a field related to information technology and at least three (3) years of progressive, applied work experience designing, developing, and maintaining eLearning products or web-based applications as a web, software or courseware developer. Specifically, products intended for deployment through Learning Management Systems (e.g., Moodle, Blackboard Learn), web servers, virtual environments, and additional web-based platforms that support SCORM-compliant and xAPI-enabled content.
• OR In lieu of a degree, at least five (5) years of applied work experience designing, developing, and maintaining eLearning products or web-based applications as a web, software, or courseware developer. Specifically, products intended for deployment through Learning Management Systems (e.g., Moodle, Blackboard Learn), web servers, virtual environments, and additional web-based platforms that support SCORM-compliant and xAPI-enabled content.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience translating instructional design materials (e.g., storyboards and design documents) into interactive eLearning products through prototyping and development.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience designing and integrating multimedia assets (e.g., graphics, animations, simulations) into eLearning products and web applications.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience using eLearning authoring tools (e.g., Adobe Captivate, Adobe Animate, Articulate Storyline) to develop or modify complete eLearning courses and interactive training modules.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience advising instructional staff on strategies to enhance student engagement, using technical prototypes, flowcharts, or diagrams to support the proposed approach.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in eLearning or web technologies, providing technical support and communicating complex concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience applying accessibility standards and testing practices, including Section 508 and WCAG compliance, with hands-on use of accessibility testing tools such as JAWS Screen Reader, JAWS Inspect, NVDA, or ANDI.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience applying secure coding practices, including proper error handling, input validation, data sanitization, debugging techniques, and identifying and remediating coding flaws to ensure stability, efficiency, and protection against vulnerabilities.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience with computer networking concepts, communication protocols, and network security methodologies.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience participating in the iterative testing, staging, and deployment of eLearning products and web-based applications across various delivery platforms.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience compiling and writing technical documentation for software development projects.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience with project management methodologies (e.g., Waterfall or Agile) in a technical or development environment.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary Range:$90,000 – $110,000 annually.
• Salary Disclaimer:Actual compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s unique combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, applied experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.

Why Join Team Carney?

When you join Team Carney, you join a legacy of excellence. We focus on our people because when we make a positive impact on the lives of our employees, they are able to make a positive impact on our clients. We offer a full suite of competitive benefits, including:

• Health & Wellness:Multiple medical, dental, and vision insurance options (BCBS CareFirst), health spending accounts (HSA), and flexible spending accounts (FSA).
• Financial Security:401(k) retirement plan with company match, plus Carney-paid life and disability insurance.
• Work-Life Harmony:Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), 11 paid holidays, and 6 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Professional & Personal Growth:Annual tuition assistance (up to $5,000) and student loan repayment.
• Get Out and Learn:Up to $200 annually to learn almost anything (from pottery to coding!).
• Get Out and Run:Up to $200 annually to participate in fitness and active lifestyle events.
• Continuous Development:Ad hoc training and ongoing professional development access.

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