Curriculum Designer

Noblis; Lorton (VA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Noblis is seeking an Advisory and Curriculum Designer to support the DoD DTRA GTR program. The role focuses on creating and managing high‑quality learning experiences for government partners, aligning courses with GT needs, and ensuring training compliance.

Ideal candidates have advanced instructional design credentials, DoD familiarity, and the ability to coordinate cross‑team efforts across training logistics and content development.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and 5 years of experience OR bachelor’s degree and 10 years.
• Experience with end-to-end lifecycle of learning experiences.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems and training records.
• DoD clearance or ability to obtain U.S. clearance; US citizenship required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess knowledge gaps and provide training recommendations.
• Design and evaluate instructor-led training solutions.
• Update courses managed by the Training Team.
• Ensure regulatory training compliance requirements are met.
• Arrange logistics for training events and coordinate with SMEs.
• Coordinate with subject matter experts to align courses with GT needs.
• Plan yearly agency-wide Training Week; collaborate across GT.
• Assist Training Team lead with deadlines and follow-up.

Skills

Clear communication

Instructional design

Adult learning principles

Organizational skills

Project coordination

Education

Master’s in Curriculum Design / related field

Bachelor’s in Curriculum Development / related field

Tools

Articulate Storyline

Job description

Responsibilities

This position serves as an Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS)

This position serves as an Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) Curriculum Designer for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), Global Threat Reduction (GTR) Program, Mission Support Department (GT-MS). The GTR Program works cooperatively with allies and partners to reduce or eliminate WMD threats. The DoD’s GTR Program is implemented by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) in alignment with the 2017 National Security Strategy, 2018 National Defense Strategy, and the DoD Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Strategy. The cooperative nature of the DoD’s GTR activities yields a secondary benefit of strengthening regional alliances, deepening existing partnerships, and attracting new partners.

At Noblis and Noblis ESI, we have excellent teams of smart, collaborative, proactive experts, and professionals. We are actively seeking to identify personnel to join our team of talented professionals who possess the experience, vision, commitment, and integrity to successfully support the strategic goals of the DTRA GTR program.

• Assess knowledge gaps and provide training and professional development recommendations and solutions to the client and key internal and external stakeholders
• Develop, design, implement and evaluate Instructor-led training solutions and learning experiences.
• Proactively review, enhance and update all courses managed by the Training Team
• Support in ensuring personnel meet all regulatory training compliance requirements
• Arrange and manage logistics for training events including: creating course agendas and actionable learning objectives; effectively engaging and communicating with SME instructors; compiling and archiving training artifacts; drafting and sending out participant and instructor invitations; ensuring all training materials are current and meet agency style guide requirements; setting up and breaking down classrooms and training environments; facilitating course operations
• Coordinate with subject matter experts to ensure courses are aligned with GT needs
• Help plan and execute yearly agency-wide Training Week
• Actively collaborate to build networks across all of GT
• Work closely with the Training Team lead to keep them well informed of upcoming deadlines and responsibilities, following up appropriately
• Other projects/duties as assigned for the overall benefit of the organization

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in Curriculum Design, Instructional Systems Design, Instructional Technology, Curriculum Development, Education, or similar field and five (5) years of experience OR a bachelor’s degree in one of these or a similar field and ten (10) years of experience

• Demonstrated experience implementing the end-to-end lifecycle of creating and deploying high-quality learning experiences
• Experience working with Learning Management Systems and managing complex data sets to include personnel training records such as employee information, training attendance data, certificates, and training completion data
• Experience with designing and maintaining courses using Articulate Storyline or similar platform preferred
• Expert in adult learning principles and best practices
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills and impeccable attention to detail
• DoD Secret clearance or higher, or ability to obtain a U.S. clearance.
• US Citizenship is required.

Desired Qualifications

• Ability to ensure training materials adhere to 508 compliances
• Ability to create visually appealing infographics and visual aids to support training
• Experience working with the U.S. government on areas concerning national security
• Familiarity with State-level and regional WMD threats
• Familiarity with nonproliferation obligations, approaches, and objectives.
• International engagement experience
• High degree of professionalism in dealing with diverse groups of people, including directors, department leaders, and overseas staff
• Make appropriate, informed decisions regarding priorities and available time
• Ability to react with appropriate levels of urgency to situations and events that require quick response or turnaround
• Excellent communication, written, and organizational skills
• Ability to work on multiple projects which includes prioritizing, tracking, attention to detail, follow-up and follow-through to project completion.
• Flexibility/adaptability to facilitate or instruct courses as needed
• Candidates with Top Secret, or Top Secret/SCI clearance are preferred.

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, take on some of the nation’s toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to our customers’ most critical missions. We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded in objectivity and collaboration, ensuring our work creates lasting impact across federal missions.

We work with a broad range of government agencies in the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors. Learn more and find opportunities at careers.noblis.org

Why Work at Noblis

At Noblis, we share a passion for excellence and innovation, and we create an environment where people can do meaningful work while maintaining the balance that keeps them energized and fulfilled. We seek out individuals with a natural curiosity and desire to collaborate and learn. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we consistently seek exceptionally skilled, mission‑driven professionals who care deeply about doing work that enriches lives and makes our nation safer.

Noblis has earned numerous workplace awards for our culture, our commitment to employee well‑being, and our dedication to meaningful, impactful work. We also maintain a drug‑free workplace.

Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us.

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Total Rewards

• Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs.
• Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards.
• Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs.
• Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.
• We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.

Posted Salary Range

USD $95,500.00 - USD $149,200.00 /Yr.