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Curriculum Development Specialist

Oklahoma City, OK · On-site

$50.70K - $64.10K/yr

Curriculum Development Specialist The Curriculum Development Specialist is responsible for identifying and collaborating with subject matter experts (SME); as well as, conduct their own research, in ...

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Curriculum Development Specialist

Oklahoma City, OK · On-site

$50.50K - $63.90K/yr

The Curriculum Development Specialist is responsible for identifying and collaborating with subject matter experts (SME); as well as, conduct their own research, in order to design and develop ...

Curriculum Development Specialist

Oklahoma City, OK · On-site

$50.50K - $63.90K/yr

The Curriculum Development Specialist is responsible for identifying and collaborating with subject matter experts (SME); as well as, conduct their own research, in order to design and develop ...

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How much do curriculum development jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for curriculum development in the United States is $73,003.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,000.00 and $89,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Curriculum Development job?

A Curriculum Development job involves designing, organizing, and refining educational programs, courses, or training materials. Professionals in this role assess learning needs, create instructional content, and ensure alignment with educational standards or organizational objectives. They work with educators, subject matter experts, and stakeholders to develop effective and engaging learning experiences. This job may include researching best practices, integrating technology, and evaluating curriculum effectiveness. Curriculum developers are essential in both academic and corporate settings to enhance learning outcomes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Curriculum Development position, and why are they important?

Successful professionals in curriculum development possess expertise in educational theory, instructional design, and subject matter content, often supported by degrees in education or related fields. Familiarity with curriculum management software, learning management systems (LMS), and instructional design certifications are common requirements. Exceptional communication, creativity, and project management skills set top candidates apart in this role. These competencies are vital for designing effective, engaging educational programs that meet diverse learner needs and institutional goals.

What are some common challenges faced in Curriculum Development roles?

One of the most common challenges in curriculum development is balancing educational standards with the unique needs of diverse learners. Professionals often need to update materials to align with evolving technologies, teaching methods, and regulatory requirements. Collaboration with teachers, administrators, and subject matter experts is essential, requiring strong communication and adaptability. By embracing these challenges, curriculum developers ensure that learning materials remain relevant, engaging, and effective in supporting student success.
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Infographic showing various Curriculum Development job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, and 15% Part Time. Highlights an 66% Physical, and 34% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $73,003 per year, or $35.1 per hour.
Curriculum Development Manager

Curriculum Development Manager

Sabre Systems LLC

Patuxent River, MD

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago


Job description

Responsibilities

Sabre Systems is seeking an experienced Curriculum Development Manager who will assist with establishing and managing the technical curriculum roadmaps and content within the NAVAIR Digital Acquisition Center of Expertise (DACE). These roadmaps rely heavily on deep understanding of the intersection of Knowledge/Skills/Abilities and requires experience across a wide variety of engineering and science domains.  DACE is transforming best practices and lessons learned into scalable digitally enabled acquisition training required to build a resource pipeline for our leading-edge acquisition programs.  The Curriculum Development Manager shall analyze DACE developed subject matter, evaluate required learning personas, assess available leverageable open-source material, and assess priority gapped areas of knowledge/expertise required on modern acquisition programs in order to develop a phased curriculum and published training, utilizing micro-learning techniques and a future cloud-based AI enabled learning environment. The Curriculum Development Team is required to teach acquisition professionals a modern digitally enabled acquisition approach that can produce program outcomes at the speed of relevance. This position is required on-site at NAVAIR South Engineering building as required and available for telework.

The selected candidate will be responsible for but not limited to: 

  • Understanding of learning personas, hierarchal concepts, underlying training content, and metadata relationships interplay within a structured learning environment to enable streamlined propagation of updated knowledge across personas
  • Understanding of how-to roadmap and phase development of training content to maximize adoption and learning
  • Utilization of micro-learning techniques in the development and publishing of training content
  • Plan out, stitch together and communicate learning paths to help learners achieve coherent understanding of the DACE approach to acquisition across lifecycle phases
  • Technical Writing/Script development, Video editing and content management for deploying short-form educational videos and associated materials.
  • Evaluate available training material across Academia and Industry, identifying applicable classes for rapid integration and utilization by DACE Early Adopter programs
  • Experience with large complex systems development, utilizing integrated ecosystems and integrated models connected to dynamic decisional and informational dashboards
  • Experience with the required functionality within a full lifecycle Digital Engineering Ecosystem to enable synchronized data from contributing organizations and dynamically informed decision making across programmatic and technical activities

Draft DACE Content Topics:The following content topics outline key areas of focus for Digital Acquisition and Engineering (DACE), highlighting the principles, capabilities, and practices that support modern, digitally enabled acquisition programs:

  • Use of authoritative Data/Models across the acquisition lifecycle
  • Systems Thinking and how it applies across highly coupled disciplines and lifecycle phases
  • Asynchronous Technical Management
  • Developmental Change Management, leveraging Digital Engineering Ecosystems (DEE)
  • Full Lifecycle Digital Engineering Ecosystems
  • Dynamic Program Health Status and Management
  • Early Defect Discovery and Resolution enabled by utilizing integrated data and models
  • Tailored Modular and Open Systems Approach Provisions within System's Architecture
  • Authoritative Source of Truth (ASoT) Synchronization across organizations and Lifecycle
  • Continuous Verification, Validation & Accreditation (VV&A)
  • Virtual Design & Virtual Sustainment
  • Advanced Manufacturing & Production Methods
  • What should Program Managers, Chief Engineers, SMEs, and Stakeholders expect from a modern digitally enabled acquisition program?
  • How do Program Managers (PMs), Chief Engineers (CHENGs), Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and Stakeholders do dynamic data-driven informed decision making, leveraging decisional/informational dashboards and full lifecycle DEEs?
  • How does a program establish knowledge parity, and enable Real-Time Collaboration across Government and Industry?

Qualifications

Requirements:

  • Management, Technical or Scientific MS or MA degree from an accredited college or university.
  • ALLOWABLE SUBSTITUTION: Business, Management, Technical or Scientific BS or BA degree from an accredited college or university and an additional four (4) years of recent and relevant experience
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in training content and curriculum development with strong familiarity with defense acquisition systems.
  • Experience across engineering domains, cross-discipline intersectional knowledge graphs, academia, and modern engineering practices will be important for the person to be successful in the role.
  • Experience in various digital innovation or disruptive technology areas (e.g., internet of things, artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics process automation).
  • Proven experience to support strategic initiatives, workforce development and organizational tasks.
  • Proven technical knowledge of curriculum development, training content and expert level knowledge of the subject matter for effective implementation.
  • Strong understanding of agile methodologies.
  • Experience managing cross-functional teams and collaborating with government and industry stakeholders.
  • Must have or be able to obtain an active DoD Secret Clearance or higher.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Preferred Skills:

  • Outside of the box thinker.
  • Ability to manage complex projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.  

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Compensation Statement
At Sabre Systems, LLC, compensation is based on factors such as location, qualifications, experience, and contract-specific requirements; however, final compensation will be determined by individual qualifications and applicable contract terms. The general salary range for this position is as follows: $131,500.00 - $146,300.00
Refer & Earn: Employee Referral Bonus Eligibility
A Level 3 Employee Referral Bonus applies to this requisition for qualifying referrals. At Sabre Systems, we value great talent and encourage our employees to refer exceptional candidates. If you have any questions about the referral policy or this position, please contact the Recruiting team.
Sabre Overview

Sabre Systems, LLC, has been providing innovative technological solutions and services for Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and commercial customers for more than 35 years. We support the ever-evolving areas of advanced communication technologies, cyber, systems and software engineering, and digital transformation.  

With over three decades in business, Sabre Systems, LLC remains committed to our small business values and a people-first philosophy. We foster a welcoming, inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and encourages open communication. Our collaborative environment supports continuous learning and professional growth at all levels. We prioritize the health, well-being, and success of our employees, offering comprehensive, evolving benefits designed to meet their diverse needs. Join us and be part of a thriving, people-driven culture.

We respect the unique perspectives that a diverse workforce of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans brings not only to our company, but also to our customers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

 

EEO Minorities/Females/Disability/Veterans; VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Beware of employment scams—Sabre Systems will never request payment, extend offers without an interview, or contact you from an email that doesn’t end in @sabresystems.com; always apply directly at https://careers.sabresystems.com/. 

Qualifications:

Requirements:

  • Management, Technical or Scientific MS or MA degree from an accredited college or university.
  • ALLOWABLE SUBSTITUTION: Business, Management, Technical or Scientific BS or BA degree from an accredited college or university and an additional four (4) years of recent and relevant experience
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in training content and curriculum development with strong familiarity with defense acquisition systems.
  • Experience across engineering domains, cross-discipline intersectional knowledge graphs, academia, and modern engineering practices will be important for the person to be successful in the role.
  • Experience in various digital innovation or disruptive technology areas (e.g., internet of things, artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics process automation).
  • Proven experience to support strategic initiatives, workforce development and organizational tasks.
  • Proven technical knowledge of curriculum development, training content and expert level knowledge of the subject matter for effective implementation.
  • Strong understanding of agile methodologies.
  • Experience managing cross-functional teams and collaborating with government and industry stakeholders.
  • Must have or be able to obtain an active DoD Secret Clearance or higher.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Preferred Skills:

  • Outside of the box thinker.
  • Ability to manage complex projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.  

#LI-CS3

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