Curriculum Developer (Top Secret Clearance Required)

Synectic Solutions, Inc.; Port Hueneme (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Synectic Solutions, Inc. seeks a Curriculum Developer to translate complex maritime concepts into clear documentation and training materials, collaborating with stakeholders to produce instructional guidance for maritime operations.

The role emphasizes meticulous editing, consolidation of materials, and development of formal Navy/Joint lesson plans, Trainee Guides, and instructor presentations. Strong emphasis on readability and compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in an engineering, scientific, business, or technical discipline.
• Experience with Department of War and/or Intelligence Community technical/educational programs highly desired.
• Minimum 3 years documenting complex technical concepts and developing written products from stakeholder information.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate and standardize training materials from multiple vendors and government sources into a modular package.
• Format and convert technical data into Navy/Joint lesson plans, Trainee Guides, and instructor presentations.
• Produce and maintain manuals, technical documents, training guides, and policy documents.
• Edit content to ensure accuracy, readability, and adherence to style guides.
• Evaluate communications for clarity and effectiveness and improve as needed.
• Ensure technical accuracy and completeness of all deliverables.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Curriculum development

Instructional design

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering/science/technical discipline

Job description

Synectic Solutions is seeking a Curriculum Developer who will possess strong expertise in translating complex technical maritime concepts into clear, concise documentation and training materials. This role requires collaboration with stakeholders, meticulous editing, and the development of instructional and operational guidance for maritime operations.

This position offers a salary in the range of $80-110k based on numerous factors, including degree and overall experience.

Responsibilities

• Content Consolidation & Standardization: Synthesize disparate training materials, engineering manuals, and PowerPoint presentations from multiple vendors and government commands into a single, cohesive modular training package.
• Instructional Formatting: Assist in converting raw technical data into formal Navy/Joint lesson plans, Trainee Guides, and standardized instructor presentations.
• Produce and maintain manuals, technical documents, training guides, and policy documents.
• Edit and refine technical content, ensuring compliance with organizational style guides and readability standards.
• Evaluate existing communications and recommend improvements for clarity, consistency, and effectiveness.
• Ensure technical accuracy and completeness of all deliverables.

Requirements:

• A minimum Top Secret security clearance or higher is required to be considered for this position.
• A Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, business, or technical discipline.
• Experience with Department of War and/or Intelligence Community technical/educational programs highly desired.
• Three years of experience in:
  • a) Collaborating with technical customer to understand and accurately document complex technical concepts;
  • b) Editing and proofreading existing documentation for accuracy and readability;
  • c) Providing analysis and recommendations for communications;
  • d) Developing written products (e.g. informational materials, operating procedures, and policy) based on information provided by stakeholders.
  • e) Web-based instructional design maintenance.
• If a proposed individual does not meet both the desired education and experience qualifications, seven years of experience related to technical writing would be considered equivalent. Three of these seven years should demonstrate experience in "a" through "e".
• A minimum of 100 hours of curriculum development experience is desired.
• A U.S. Navy Master Training Specialist certification, U.S. Navy Instructor NEC, or equivalent is desired.

What Your Experience Working for Us Will Be Like

Ask any of our employees and they will tell you SSI is a great place to work with an upbeat and positive culture. We take pride in our work to continuously improve on our performance in a manner that enhances the mission of the agencies we serve while expanding opportunities for our employees and our company.

About Synectic Solutions, Inc. (SSI)

Synectic Solutions, Inc. (SSI), is an award-winning, 20-year government contracting agency focused on the areas of logistics, engineering, management, and information technology. SSI is a growing organization committed to exceeding customer expectations, to continually improving all products, services, and processes, and to perform all work with the commitment to upholding the highest standards and ethics.