Education Technologist

Job Description

Job DescriptionPURPOSE OF POSITION

Individual will be responsible to design, develop and revise instructional academic, simulator and interactive (computer-based) training programs utilizing Instructional Systems Design (ISD) for United States Air Force Aircrew training programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Education or related discipline. Academic study in related fields and experience in related disciplines may be considered by the government for individuals not meeting all requirements. Experience may be considered as a substitute for the educational requirements.

Training and Experience: Minimum of 2 years' experience in curriculum development including formative evaluation, and previous experience in design and production of ISD materials. Minimum 15 credit hours of study with at least 3 hours of education credits in any of the following areas: Instructional Methodology, Tests and Measurements, Educational Psychology, Curriculum Development, and Learning Theory. The Government may consider education and training experience as a substitute for the educational requirements.

General Skills: Must possess strong technical writing skills; highly developed collaboration, communication, organizational and facilitation skills; able to express ideas clearly in documents with appropriate organization, structure and grammar, and adjust language and terminology to the characteristics and needs of the audience; ability to effectively manage numerous tasks and projects concurrently; ability to work effectively with diverse personality styles and employee levels internal and external to the organization; ability to work individually and as part of a team; strong interpersonal skills; ability to work with and understand highly technical and conceptual content; ability to design learning activities that apply principles of adult learning and participant-centered learning techniques, must be able to demonstrate effective facilitation and debriefing techniques.; able to develop strong customer relationships.

Computer Skills: Strong Microsoft Office PowerPoint Word, Excel skills, Proficient in Outlook. Experience using Learning Management Systems and Online Content Management Systems Preferred.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze, design, develop, and maintain courseware and related materials using the current, updated Air Force model of ISD as defined in AFH 36-2235 Vol. 1 (Sep 02).
  • Perform needs assessments
  • Perform resource and constraints analysis
  • Perform task analysis
  • Develop and sequence objectives
  • Design effective and efficient course of instruction and recommend non-training interventions as appropriate
  • Design and develop the instructional materials
  • Evaluate effectiveness of training
  • Maintain the training program
• Develop training products through a process that includes review and research of government furnished manuals and references, SME interviews, evaluation of training simulators and training devices, and other resources.
• Produce and deliver the following courseware development (CWD) items relating to this contract as defined in the SOW:
  • Lesson Overview
  • Lesson Plan
  • Lesson Presentation
  • Lesson Study Guide
  • Instructor Guide
  • Examination Package
  • Instructional Media Package
  • Syllabus Review Report
  • Courseware Development Schedule

• Develop, coordinate, and produce a definitive Courseware Delivery Schedule (CDS) that shall identify the milestones and time phasing of CWD that will annually.
  • Prepare an annual work plan that forecasts production on a monthly basis to include Reviews, Revisions and New courseware efforts

• Publish approved courseware materials to the Learning Management System.
• Schedule and accomplish formative and summative evaluation of lessons.
• Provide frequent feedback to staff members and leadership regarding advances in instructional design and technology.
• Analyze test items and cumulative data for trends.
• Pursue the use of current technology, teaching tools, and techniques that are compatible with government media systems.
• Maintain a working knowledge of all applicable regulations, instructions, procedures, Technical Orders, and other publications listed in the Performance Work Statement (Contract).
• Review and/or revise courseware materials on scheduled, out-of-cycle, and as urgent requirements demand as stated in the PWS.
• Perform other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

MilSup LLC is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employee

NOTE: In filling a vacant position, preferred or required credentials regarding education, training, experience, skills, and other bona fide occupational qualifications may be established. The credentials shown in this job description may be interpreted only as the minimum criteria existing at the time the description was developed. Other bona fide occupational qualifications and criteria may be utilized as needed in the selection process.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirement of the job change.

The order of duties and responsibilities listed in this job description is not designed or intended to rank the duties and responsibilities in any order of importance relative to each other.