SME - Instructional System Development

Job Description

Job DescriptionSME - Instructor System Development

Position Summary
DarkStar Intelligence is seeking a SME - Instructor System Development personnel to perform all activities involved with Quality Assurance; Provide physical audits and quality assurance compliance to standards for program end items as described by documentation and drawings.

Location: Fort Meade, MD
Schedule (FT/PT): Full-Time
Travel Required: 20%
Shift: Day
Remote Type: No Remote
Security Clearance: Current TS/SCI
Polygraph: Full Scope Poly (CI/CCA accepted)

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Utilize provided objectives to ensure training material meets objective criteria.
• Create, maintain, and update lesson plans as needed.
• Collaborate on existing training programs and blended learning implementation strategies; creation and maintenance of lesson plans and course material as needed.
• Provide quality assurance/control on design plans and instructional materials, creating professional level presentation materials.
• Instruct on a lesson-by-lesson basis, regularly participate in meetings requiring close interactions with various stakeholders; performing needs and/or assessment gap analysis to determine training needs; tracking work and schedules to ensure that work is completed with scheduling parameters and producing quality results in a fast paced and constantly changing program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current TS/SCI.
• Full Scope Poly (Counterintelligence (CI) or CCA Polygraphs are acceptable).
• Minimum of six (6) years in the use of adult learning theories, methods, strategies, best practices, and techniques of instructional curriculum development and evaluations to assist in the development and delivery of lessons utilized in multiple courses.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in curriculum development with documented experience in the development and delivery of instructor-led training, or 6 years of experience with a master's degree related to ISD.​​​​​​​

Salary Range
Contact recruiting@darkstarintel.com for information regarding the salary range for this proposal effort.

About DarkStar Intelligence

DarkStar Intelligence is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). We are dedicated to advancing mission support and tradecraft development for our clients while emphasizing employee retention and client satisfaction. We deliver high-quality, intelligence-based solutions grounded in our “Core Four” values: humility, passion, agility, and ownership. Our team members embody humility by prioritizing the mission over personal recognition, bringing passion through relentless enthusiasm for problem-solving and innovation. With agility, they adapt swiftly to changing mission requirements and excel in team dynamics. Above all, our personnel take full ownership of their work, holding themselves accountable to deliver results and uphold the highest standards of excellence. We strive to make our country safer and create a lasting impact through these values.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At DarkStar Intelligence LLC, we believe that Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) is not just a policy but a core value that defines our approach to building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We are committed to fostering an environment where everyone is valued based on their skills, abilities, and qualifications and where employment decisions are made solely on merit.

We uphold a zero-tolerance stance on discrimination of any kind. Our commitment ensures that no one is discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Our EEO principles are embedded in every facet of the employment process—from recruitment and hiring to promotions, transfers, training, and career development. We also apply this commitment to maintaining an inclusive work environment, equitable compensation and benefits, fair performance evaluations, and respectful terminations. At DarkStar Intelligence, diversity and inclusion are more than policies; they are essential to who we are and how we operate.

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Employee Benefits

At DarkStar Intelligence LLC, we believe investing in our employees means providing a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their personal and professional well-being. We offer a variety of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our team:

Core Benefits:

• Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to ensure you and your family have access to essential care.
• Income Protection: Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability to give you peace of mind.
• Retirement Planning: A 401(k) plan to help you build a secure financial future.
• Work-Life Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Legal Services for added support whenever needed.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO, 11 paid Federal Holidays, plus a Floating Holiday to celebrate what matters most to you.

Voluntary Benefits:

• Identity & Legal Protection: LegalShield and IDShield protect your identity and provide access to legal resources.
• Additional Coverage: Whole Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, and Critical Care Insurance for extra protection and peace of mind.

At DarkStar Intelligence, we are committed to providing benefits that empower you to thrive inside and outside the workplace. We value your contributions and strive to ensure you feel supported every step of the way.

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