Targeting Curriculum Developer

PatchPlus Consulting, Inc.; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Plan

ESOP

Annual Bonus

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Health Benefits

Life Insurance

More benefits

Job summary

PatchPlus Consulting, Inc. seeks an experienced Curriculum Developer to design, develop, and maintain online and classroom training for the Joint Targeting School at Dam Neck Annex, NAS Oceana, Virginia Beach, VA.

The role uses MIL-HDBK-29612 and Bloom's Taxonomy, via NIPR/SIPR Teams LMS. The ideal candidate will hold a TS/SCI clearance (NACLAC in-scope within 5 years) and have ≥4 years in joint training and instructional design, with experience creating interactive, blended courses and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or at least 4 years of applicable experience.
• TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance with NACLAC in-scope within the last 5 years.
• Minimum 4 years' experience in joint training.
• Knowledge of Joint Doctrine and Chairman's Instructions/Manuals.
• Experience designing and developing interactive web-based and blended learning courses.
• Experience with eLearning and courseware authoring for web-based training development.
• Minimum 3 years as an Instructional Systems Designer developing complex interactive courseware.
• Minimum 3 years eLearning practices and technology strategies in a military training environment.
• Minimum 3 years experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Expert proficiency with Microsoft Office Word and PowerPoint; working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat DC

Responsibilities

• Maintain, convert, and modify existing distributed learning modules using the government-provided LMS.
• Design and develop online training modules.
• Produce storyboards, design documents, and courseware for beta testing; coordinate in-progress reviews and beta testing cycles prior to final delivery to the Course Manager.
• Update and develop classroom course materials, including instructor guides, student guides, visual aids, graphics files, and instructional support materials.
• Develop and revise test items aligned to Bloom's Revised Taxonomy to ensure student knowledge and skill progression meet training objectives.
• Provide curriculum development expertise at recurring curriculum review meetings and recommend improvements to course materials.
• Organize and maintain all finished products, working documents, and supporting files on JTS information systems per COR direction

Skills

Instructional design

Curriculum development

Storyboarding

eLearning design

Web-based training

Education

Bachelor's Degree / 4+ yrs exp

Tools

Microsoft Teams LMS

Job description

Job Overview

PatchPlus seeks experienced targeting professionals and instructional systems specialists to support the Joint Targeting School (JTS) at Dam Neck Annex, NAS Oceana, Virginia Beach, VA. JTS is a Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) J7 schoolhouse delivering operational-level targeting training to Service, Interagency, and Allied personnel worldwide.

PatchPlus seeks experienced targeting professionals and instructional systems specialists to support the Joint Targeting School (JTS) at Dam Neck Annex, NAS Oceana, Virginia Beach, VA. JTS is a Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) J7 schoolhouse delivering operational-level targeting training to Service, Interagency, and Allied personnel worldwide.

Curriculum Developer designs, develops, and maintains online and classroom training curricula for the Joint Targeting Staff course and subordinate JTS programs, IAW MIL-HDBK-29612 and Bloom's Revised Taxonomy, via NIPR/SIPR Microsoft Teams LMS.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate traits that align with PatchPlus' guiding principles - Purpose, Proficiency, and Character. PatchPlus' purpose is to continue to make a difference to our nation’s security while providing persistent, meaningful employment to its owner-employees. Proficiency defines the PatchPlus ethos where we seek to hire and develop members who possess a high degree of competence, skill and expertise in their field of work. Character is the moral compass in each member that guides us to do the right things.

Responsibilities / Duties

• Maintain, convert, and modify existing distributed learning modules using the government-provided LMS
• Design and develop online training modules
• Produce storyboards, design documents, and courseware for beta testing; coordinate in-progress reviews and beta testing cycles prior to final delivery to the Course Manager
• Update and develop classroom course materials, including instructor guides, student guides, visual aids, graphics files, and instructional support materials
• Develop and revise test items aligned to Bloom's Revised Taxonomy to ensure student knowledge and skill progression meet training objectives
• Provide curriculum development expertise at recurring curriculum review meetings and recommend improvements to course materials
• Organize and maintain all finished products, working documents, and supporting files on JTS information systems per COR direction

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance with NACLAC in-scope within the last 5 years
• Bachelor's Degree or least 4 yeas of applicable experience
• Demonstrated success in three (3) or more of the following operational areas:
• - Minimum 4 years' experience in joint training
• - Knowledge of Joint Doctrine and Chairman's Instructions/Manuals
• - Experience designing and developing interactive web-based and blended learning courses
• - Experience with eLearning and courseware authoring for web-based training development
• - Minimum 3 years as an Instructional Systems Designer developing complex interactive courseware
• - Minimum 3 years eLearning practices and technology strategies in a military training environment
• - Minimum 3 years experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS)
• Expert proficiency with Microsoft Office Word and PowerPoint; working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat DC

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate of one or more Joint Targeting Staff Courses
• Joint Staff, Combatant Command, or Service component targeting staff experience
• Familiarity with NIPR/SIPR Microsoft Teams LMS or equivalent military LMS
• AIM (Authoring Instructional Materials) tool experience (Curriculum Developer)
• Experience managing or supporting a DoD qualification or certification program
• Experience with CJCSI CDE, CA, and/or DoD Weaponeering Guide
• SharePoint experience

Additional Comments

• Offers contingent on successful contract award.
• Start date on or about 25 September 2026
• Must be willing to sign a Contractor Visitor Group Security Agreement upon award
• Resume may be used as part of business proposal.

Benefits

• Highly Competitive Compensation Package
• 401K Plan
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program)
• Annual Performance Bonuses
• Paid Federal Holidays (FT positions only)
• Paid Time Off (FT positions only)
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Disability / Vision / Dental / Life Insurance
• & Much More…

For a comprehensive list of the benefits offered by PatchPlus, please see Our Company Culture.

About PatchPlus

PatchPlus Consulting Inc. is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned and Woman Owned Small Business est. in 2002 with a singular purpose: to continue to make a difference to the Warfighter. 100% of PPC's Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, Space, Cyber, and Command and Control/Battle Management subject matter experts are military; many with 20+ years of experience, and some still serve. Our commitment to excellence and unwavering Warfighter focus helps our customers meet their mission goals.

PatchPlus Consulting, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.