Curriculum Developer/Academic Specialist

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Quantico, Virginia, USPosted 2 days ago

Role Overview

The JAAW Group is hiring a mid-level Curriculum Developer/Academic Specialist. This is a full-time role in Quantico. Part of The JAAW Group's Lifecycle hiring, posted 2 days ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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Salary:

Curriculum Developer / Academic Specialist

Location:Quantico, VAClearance Required:SecretEmployment Type:Full-Time

About the Role

The JAAW Group LLC is seeking a Curriculum Developer and Academic Specialist to manage the full lifecycle of MISTC training curricula. This position is responsible for maintaining Programs of Instruction (POIs), Master Lesson Files (MLFs), and training materials across all MISTC sites, ensuring doctrinal alignment, operational relevance, and instructional quality.

Responsibilities

Input, update, and maintain POIs in MCTIMS and SharePoint with version control and audit trails
Maintain POI Master Lesson Files using Teams and SharePoint repositories
Plan, facilitate, and document quarterly Learning Experience Review Boards (LERBs) and Learning Analyses (LAs)
Apply the SAT-E (Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, Evaluate) process to all curriculum development activities
Maintain paper copies of approved and pilot POIs at each MISTC for redundancy
Maintain student training data for each MISTC in MCTIMS
Plan, develop, and conduct postgraduate surveys; analyze results and recommend POI changes
Develop meeting agendas, minutes, and schedules for curriculum working groups
Advise HQ leadership on curriculum events and TECOM compliance
Observe, evaluate, and report on instruction quality across MISTC sites
Review and correct POIs for grammar, format, and accuracy in compliance with NAVMC 1553.1A
Develop and maintain the Staff and Faculty Development Plan

Required Qualifications

7+ years of curriculum design and Instructional Systems Design (ISD) experience
Active Secret clearance
ISD/SAT-E certification
Learning Management System (LMS) proficiency
DAU or FAC training experience
Bachelor's degree in Education, Instructional Design, or Training Development

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with MCTIMS and Marine Corps POI management
Familiarity with NAVMC 1553.1A formatting standards
Prior MISTC or TECOM curriculum development experience
Knowledge of C2 systems and Marine Corps training doctrine

About The JAAW Group

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Where is the Curriculum Developer/Academic Specialist position at The JAAW Group located?

This position is based in Quantico. The JAAW Group has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Curriculum Developer/Academic Specialist at The JAAW Group earn?

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When was the Curriculum Developer/Academic Specialist role at The JAAW Group posted?

This role was posted on July 15, 2026 (2 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.