Sr. Instructional Developer

GovCIO; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Corporate Discounts

Learning & Development platform

Training, Education and Certification

Referral Bonus Program

Internal Mobility Program

Pet Insurance

Flexible Work Environment

Job summary

GovCIO is seeking a Sr. Instructional Developer to design and develop training materials for USCYBERCOMMAND personnel at Fort Meade, MD. This on-site role focuses on creating role-based curricula, labs, and assessments that enable AI-powered cyber tools and data workflows.

You will collaborate with data scientists and engineers to transform complex platform concepts into practical exercises, ensuring standards for taxonomy, labeling, and metadata are met for reusable training content.

Qualifications

• High School with 9+ years (or commensurate experience).
• TS/SCI CI Poly clearance required.
• 9+ years developing technical training for cyber, data, or analytics systems.
• Demonstrated ability to build hands‑on labs and performance‑based assessments.
• Familiarity with data concepts relevant to AI training (datasets, labeling, metadata, bias/quality considerations).

Responsibilities

• Co‑develop role-based curriculum with the Data Scientist for Node Zero employment and AI training set development.
• Produce training products (lesson plans, slide decks, labs, exercises, job aids, quick-reference guides).
• Translate the program’s data strategy into teachable standards (taxonomy, labeling, metadata, quality checks).
• Develop practical exercises that walk learners through ingest → interpret outputs → label/contextualize → package training sets.
• Create knowledge checks and evaluation methods to verify proficiency / consistency.
• Update materials as platform workflows and data standards mature into the May implementation phase.

Skills

Clearance TS/SCI CI Poly

Cyber/Analytics Training Development

Lab-based Assessments

Collaboration with Data Scientists

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Horizon3.ai Node Zero

AI training data concepts

Job description

Sr. Instructional Developer

• Fort Meade, Maryland
• Training
• Top Secret w/ SCI
• On-site only

Overview GovCIO is currently hiring for an Instructional Developer to design and develop training materials for personnel . This position will be located in Fort Meade, MD and will be an onsite position.

Responsibilities The Instructional Systems Developer (ISD) designs and develops training materials that prepare USCYBERCOMMAND personnel to (1) operationally use the Horizon3.ai Node Zero autonomous pen testing platform and (2) create and curate the training datasets required to enable future AI-powered cyber tools. Working closely with the Data Scientist and technical leads, the ISD converts complex platform workflows, data strategy constructs, and dataset preparation standards into role-based curriculum, hands‑on labs, job aids, and assessment instruments. The ISD ensures training content reinforces standardized data taxonomy, labeling/metadata requirements, and quality controls so that data produced during IOC and follow‑on implementation is consistent, reusable, and suitable for future AI training and validation.

• Co‑develop role-based curriculum with the Data Scientist for Node Zero employment and AI training set development
• Produce training products (lesson plans, slide decks, labs, exercises, job aids, quick-reference guides)
• Translate the program’s data strategy into teachable standards (taxonomy, labeling, metadata, quality checks)
• Develop practical exercises that walk learners through ingest → interpret outputs → label/contextualize → package training sets
• Create knowledge checks and evaluation methods to verify proficiency / consistency
• Update materials as platform workflows and data standards mature into the May implementation phase

Qualifications High School with 9+ years (or commensurate experience)

Required Skills and Experience

• Clearance Required: TS/SCI CI Poly
• 9+ years of experience developing technical training for cyber, data, or analytics systems (DoD/IC preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to build hands‑on labs and performance‑based assessments
• Familiarity with data concepts relevant to AI training (datasets, labeling, metadata, bias/quality considerations)
• Strong collaboration skills with data scientists, engineers, and operators

Posted Salary Range USD $110,000.00 - USD $120,000.00 /Yr.

Company Overview GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

What You Can Expect

Interview & Hiring Process

If you are selected to move forward through the process, here’s what you can expect:

• During the Interview Process
  • Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team
  • Camera must be on
  • A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview
• During the Hiring Process
  • Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening
  • Background check, to include:
    • Criminal history (past 7 years)
    • Verification of your highest level of education
    • Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application

Employee Perks

At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well‑being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Corporate Discounts
• Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content
• Training, Education and Certification Assistance*
• Referral Bonus Program
• Internal Mobility Program
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Work Environment

*Available to full‑time employees

Our employees’ unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at‑will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.