Sr. Curriculum Developer

Leidos Inc; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 126,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

401K with company match

Flexible schedules

Stock purchase plan

Technical upskilling

Education and training support

Parental paid leave

Job summary

Leidos seeks a Senior Curriculum Developer to support a dynamic program in Bethesda, MD. You will drive the design, development, and delivery of learner-centered solutions across classroom and web-based formats, leveraging AI tools to enhance engagement and outcomes.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensure accessibility compliance (Section 508), and audit existing materials to meet growing customer needs in the Intel Security sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of experience or Master's with 10+ years.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance.
• Experience with AI-powered tools and adaptive learning.
• Experience with Section 508 compliance and IC learning solutions.
• Familiar with LMS, SCORM, and WBT tools such as Storyline and Captivate.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead adult learning design for instructor-led, web-based, blended training.
• Manage full training development lifecycle including needs analysis, design, development, and delivery.
• Develop visuals, guides, and student materials; conduct peer reviews for quality and consistency.
• Advise clients on innovative training solutions and curriculum delivery.
• Collaborate with SMEs and multimedia developers to ensure effective learning outcomes.

Skills

Adult learning

Instructional design

ADDIE

Adobe Captivate

Articulate Storyline

LMS SCORM

AI tools

Technical writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Adobe Captivate

Articulate Storyline

SCORM

Job description

Description

Leidos has an immediate and exciting opportunity for a Sr. Curriculum Developer in our Intel Security Sector's Analysis Solutions Business Area. Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security!

Job Summary

As a Senior Curriculum Developer you will support a challenging and dynamic program in Bethesda, MD. The Senior Curriculum Developer will join an established cross-functional team that designs, develops, and maintains learning solutions for the customer's enterprise learning organization. The Developer will use established processes to analyze, design, develop and implement learner-centric learning solutions. The Developer will also audit existing learning solutions developed to ensure they continue to meet the customer's need.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide expertise in adult learning practices and methods to develop and enhance instructional curriculum for both classroom and web-based delivery. And conduct needs assessments and training needs analyses.
• Execute all facets of the training development life cycle for various training types, including instructor-led courses, web-based and online training, blended learning, and performance support. Extensive usage of Adobe Captivate tools for development of training using ADDIE Method
• Select and design innovative instructional and learning strategies and associated technologies to optimize learning and achieve learning objectives and develop, execute, and test training courses and performance support products.
• Manage and execute all aspects of training projects, including schedules, resources, and scope. Work with identified clients to determine the learning need, appropriate learning outcomes, and the most appropriate instructional methodologies based on adult learning theory.
• Design, develop, and deliver instructional materials for instructor and student use in approved formats such as visuals, instructor guides, student materials, and reference guides. Completes peer to peer reviews to ensure consistency, quality, and appropriate use of course content guidelines.
• Provide consultation and recommendations to customers on innovative training solutions, as well as effective and relevant curriculum development and delivery.
• Work with instructors, subject matter experts, and multimedia developers to analyze, design, develop, and evaluate learning solutions. Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with training project plans and schedules.
• Leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and technologies to enhance the design, development, and delivery of training programs, such as using AI-powered adaptive learning, natural language processing, or machine learning algorithms to improve learner engagement and outcomes.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree with 12 or more years of experience, or a Master's degree with 10 or more years of experience.
• Additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• To be considered, you must have a current and active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance.
• Experience with AI -powered tools and technologies, such as adaptive learning platforms or Al-powered authoring tools
• Experience with implementing Section 508 requirements and developing learning solutions for IC agencies
• Familiarity with technical specifications for Learning Management Systems (LMS), SCORM, and WBT authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline and Adobe Captivate
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly convey complex information to audiences of all levels

Desired:

• Experience designing and developing instructor-led, eLearning solutions
• Experience managing training programs and curriculums

At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that allow them to thrive professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We look forward to learning more about you

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range

Pay Range $105,300.00 - $190,350.00

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.