Training Developer III

Akima; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

Five Rivers Analytics (FRA), an Akima company, is seeking a Training Developer III to create and update SCN courseware in Colorado Springs, CO. The role focuses on ISD-aligned lesson plans, tests, and performance scenarios to meet RSP requirements.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in courseware development, strong ISD knowledge, and excellent technical writing. This on-site position offers comprehensive benefits and a SECRET clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, or related discipline.
• 5–7 years of courseware development or curriculum design experience.
• Working knowledge of Instructional Systems Development (ISD) methodology.
• Strong technical writing and content development skills.
• Active SECRET security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain SCN courseware, lesson plans, guides, and assessments.
• Create tests and performance-based training scenarios aligned with ISD standards and RSP requirements.
• Document curriculum changes and coordinate with training leads via email and trackers.
• Maintain training development timelines per CFC RSP milestones.

Skills

Instructional design

Technical writing

ISD methodology

Education

Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design or related

Job description

Training Developer III (Active Secret Clearance Required)

• Colorado Springs, Colorado
• On-Site
• Education & Training
• None
• SECRET
• 25583

Job Description

Five Rivers Analytics (FRA), an Akima company, is looking for a Training Developer III to work in Colorado Springs, CO. To join our team of outstanding professionals.

The Training Developer III will design, develop, and maintain courseware for the Satellite Control Network (SCN) unit under Mission Delta 31 (MD 31), producing lesson plans, tests, and performance-based training scenarios that meet Instructional Systems Development (ISD) standards and Ready Spacecrew Program (RSP) requirements.

Courseware Development

• Review, revise, and create SCN courseware materials, lesson plans, student guides, presentations, and handouts in accordance with Master Task Lists (MTLs), Ready Spacecrew Program Tasking Memorandums (RTMs), and Annual Plans of Instruction (APOIs).
• Adhere strictly to the current Instructional Systems Development (ISD) model as defined in DAFMAN 36-2675.
• Develop clear, measurable lesson plan objectives aligned with RSP goals.

Evaluation & Change Management

• Design, update, and maintain written examinations, progress checks, and performance-based evaluation scenarios, including mission-based simulator scripts.
• Document and communicate curriculum and courseware changes to unit training leads via email, briefings, and structured curriculum trackers.
• Maintain training standard development cycles in accordance with Combat Forces Command (CFC) RSP training timelines and milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, or a related discipline.
• 5-7 years of courseware development, instructional design, or curriculum development experience.
• Working knowledge of Instructional Systems Development (ISD) methodology.
• Strong technical writing and content development skills.
• Active SECRET security clearance required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing training materials for satellite control, space operations, or military technical systems.
• Familiarity with DAFMAN 36-2675 or equivalent ISD standards.
• Experience developing simulator-based or performance-based evaluation scenarios.

This position is contingent upon contract award and funding. Applicants selected may be offered but cannot begin work until funding has been confirmed.

Job ID

2026-25583

Work Type

On-Site

Pay Range

$70,000 - $80,000

Benefits

Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.