Instructor Curriculum Developer
Position Description :
Instructor / Facilitator to support the Leadership and Supervisory Learning Solutions Program.
Experienced instructor required to perform the duties listed below. Please note that travel to all
NGA locations to include Extended Learning Sites (ELS) is required to instruct Supervisory,
Leadership, and Professional Development Training.
Additional responsibilities include :
- Develop, deliver and maintain curriculum for the Leadership and Supervisory Learning
- Solutions Program;
- Provide support for the implementation of training;
- Remain knowledgeable of the NGA organizational structure, mission, vision, goals and
core values; and have knowledge about the Department of Defense and the Intelligence
- Community structures;
- Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for curriculum development, course facilitation and
- curriculum maintenance activities;
- Serve as an instructor for Supervisory, Leadership, and Professional Development
- Training and working to define, develop and instruct relevant course material;
- Instruct / facilitate Supervisory, Leadership and Professional Development Training for all
seniors executives and leaders at all organizational levels
- Stay current and abreast of changing technical and mission requirements across the
- Agency and where appropriate incorporate these updates into curriculum;
- Provide outstanding customer service to all stakeholders and customers;
- Execute Pre and Post Course Functions and tasks associated with program;
- Setup each classroom in the appropriate configuration, supplies, and course materials
Coordinating with site contract, if applicable); Package course materials for each
participant on the roster; Duplicate and collate student materials as needed; Pick up
roster, evaluations and name tents and deliver them to the classrooms; Return the
- classroom to order and recycle materials for next course;
- Maintain frequent and relevant communication with supervisors throughout the agency;
Conduct on-line web-based supervisory courses and conduct training through Blackboard
Support the on-going improvement of the Supervisory, Leadership, and Professional
Development Program by conducting lessons learned with adjunct instructors, and
- updating training materials monthly;
- Respond to student inquiries in a timely manner and follow-up with the Government
- Lead Instructor or Program Manager;
- Other duties as required to assure successful completion of the course
- Engage with DoD, Intelligence Community, Industry and other government organizations
to benchmark, conduct best practices & market research and offer recommendations on
effective leadership strategies
Provide strategic and operational leadership development and expertise to ensure
effective planning, design, development, implementation, review, evaluation and
continuous improvement of NGA's Leadership and Supervisory Learning Solutions
Program
Identify key cultural and leadership challenges, provide recommendations and
incorporate in Leadership and Supervisory Learning Programs
Develop and implement strategies to facilitate internal and external stakeholder
engagement and analysis to better understand challenges of NGA supervisors and leaders
Provide guidance and strategic support at the office and programmatic level to ensure
success of the NGA's Leadership and Supervisory Learning Solutions Program
Collaborate with Leadership and Supervisory Learning Solutions SMEs and HDN
leadership to plan professional development activities, prepare related materials and
facilitate or support facilitation efforts. To include conducting, supporting or leading the
requisite research and disseminate activities as needed
Collaborate with Leadership and Supervisory Learning Solutions and other key
stakeholders to create high quality, academically rigorous and engaging online and
instructor led courses across multi-disciplines. Demonstrate good judgement in selecting
methods, technologies and standards of practice for designing meaningful learning
experiences (i.e. lectures, interactions / activities, assessments, etc.)
Perform quarterly quality standard reviews of course offerings and utilize student
feedback and learning management system data to provide leadership with
comprehensive leadership, Supervisory and Professional Development program
enhancement recommendations as part of continuous process improvement.
Expected to travel on weekends and holiday to meet class schedule. Travel required
prior to commencement) to support mission task. Travel includes OCONUS, (Germany
and Hawaii, United Kingdom, and Australia)
Requirements :
- Ability to instruct and facilitate a course for adult learners (Instructor-led and online)
- Ability to create curriculum and conduct curriculum maintenance
- Ability to adjust curriculum and develop new curriculum based on stakeholder, student
feedback, and market research across the DoD, Intelligence Community and industry.
Ability to anticipate and meet the needs of the Leadership and Supervisory Learning
Solutions Program.
Ability to instruct and facilitate courses for senior executives and leaders at all
organizational levels.
At least 15 years managing the design, development, delivery, and maintenance of
Leadership and Professional Development training for adult learners
- At least 10 years of experience in writing and public speaking
- At least 10 ten years of experience developing and instructing senior executive leadership
and professional development curriculum
Advanced degree in English, Organizational Management, or Executive Leadership Development
Desired Skills / Experience :
- Experience supporting Leadership, Supervisory and Professional Development Programs.
- Demonstrated experience within the Intelligence Community
- Instructional Systems Design (ISD) experience
- Demonstrated experience with NGA Human Development Policies and Procedures
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