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eLearning Developer/Technologist - Defense Institute of Security Cooperation Studies (DISCS) Academic Program (Course Design and Development)

Summit Technologies, Inc. is seeking an eLearning Developer/Technologist to assist the Defense Institute of Security Cooperation Studies (DISCS) subject matter experts (SMEs) in the design and development of course content for both classroom and online delivery methods utilizing Instruction Systems Design (ISD) principles and managing contractor efforts pertaining to deliverables for contractor support of the DISCS Academic Program (Course Design and Development).

DISCS is the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) school house for the Security Cooperation Workforce. DISCS’s mission is to educate the Security Cooperation Workforce (SCW) to develop and execute innovative Security Cooperation solutions that support mutual United States and partner nation interests. Additionally, the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2017 mandated that DSCA develop a Security Cooperation Workforce professionalization program that included certification. As DSCA’s schoolhouse, DISCS has been tasked with developing new curriculum to support the SCW professionalization effort.

The eLearning Developer/Technologist assists DISCS subject matter experts in the design and development of course content for both classroom and online delivery methods. Personnel performing these duties will be required to be on site periodically and, as necessary, to work with DISCS personnel while developing curriculum and courses. The eLearning Developer/Technologist supports other key personnel with the following:

• Work in coordination with DISCS faculty and staff or other SMEs within the SCW identified by DISCS to develop training packages targeting different aspects of security cooperation. Additionally, the contractor will design course content to support DISCS SCW certification efforts. Contractor shall perform these and additional related tasks in coordination with DISCS leadership.
• Provide interactive courses utilizing DISCS standards (as provided) within the currently developed template/shell in place unless otherwise approved. The contractor shall perform all testing on the DISCS LMS (currently Blackboard) with final acceptance testing by the DISCS client.

Minimum skills, experience and education requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or similar field.
• Background in Instructional Systems Design.
• Proven ability to work in a team environment.
• Experience working with Instructional System Designers and SMEs to develop courseware content.
• Demonstrated ability to develop interactive content that takes advantage of advanced instructional strategies including experiential learning activities.
• Experience in:
  • Prototyping interactive learning exercises in an iterative style to solidify the final design and produce a polished final product;
  • Delivering content containing varied multimedia including audio, video, animations, and interactive exercises;
  • Using the latest development applications, consistent with DISCS practices, and producing content within standardized courseware templates provided by DISCS;
  • Converting content to SCORM compliance to interface with DISCS LMS (currently Blackboard).
• Experience with core software applications including: Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, Audition), Adobe Captivate, and HTML5.
• Experience designing scenarios and/or simulations for education or training.
• Understanding of the concepts of immersion and engagement.
• Certificate of completion for training in the core software applications and a minimum of two years’ experience working with the core software applications.

Place of Performance: Remote, with some travel to Wright-Patterson AFB in Dayton, Ohio

Position contingent on award of contract.

Summit Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. 

Position descriptions serve as a guideline and may not be construed as a guarantee of employment. Summit Technologies, Inc. is an at-will organization.

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