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Employment in this role is conditional upon successful execution of the contract by the client.

The Work

The DCO Cyber Instructor Developer serves is responsible for designing, developing, and delivering comprehensive training programs for Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO). This role combines in-depth technical expertise in cyber operations with instructional design skills to prepare national security, military, and personnel to defend against advanced cyber threats and vulnerabilities in complex operational environments.

The role requires the ability to evaluate, adapt, and implement advanced training solutions tailored to the mission requirements for the client or other clientele. The instructor developer works closely with subject matter experts (SMEs), senior leaders, and operational teams to ensure that course content aligns with evolving cybersecurity standards, tools, and technologies.

This position aligns with Cayuse’s core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by fostering technical solutions that meet customer needs, promoting teamwork, and prioritizing quality in deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver instructor-led training and/or develop instructional content in support of Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) per approved curriculum and standards.
• Augment and support the client in course planning and development, including, but not limited to, all formal training courses, lessons, and related courseware material, developing curriculum IAW applicable Master Training Task List (MTTL) and Training Task List (TTL) requirements as well as auditing and editing all developed courseware for accuracy, completeness, flow, balance, and clarity of understanding, IAW 39 IOS SOPs/Instructions/OIs, ACC Instructions, and Joint Directives.
• Provide associated documentation for design, development, revision, and administration of FTU training.
• Utilize the ISD ADDIE Model, along with Bloom's taxonomy level of learning and/or the Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, Redefinition (SAMR) Model for all course development.
• Assist in the development of Training Systems Requirements Analysis to include Mission/Task Analysis (MTA), Training Requirements Analysis (TRA), Objective Media Analysis (OMA), and Training Systems Basis Analysis (TSBA).
• Provide instructional strategies, methods, media analysis, objective analysis media and a syllabus/course map.
• Assist in the analysis of all tasks performed in the operation and maintenance of course materials.
• Assist in producing a MTTL for each mission area.
• Analyze Task Analysis Worksheets to ensure training requirements are derived by identifying TTL and knowledge, Qualifications, and abilities (KSA) needed to perform each task and comparing the entry level of learning to the required Bloom's taxonomy level of learning.
• Work with colleges/universities, institutions, industry, other agencies to identify and implement new information applicable to specific courses (or lessons).
• Review all guidance, technical documents, and manuals to ensure they effectively enable personnel to utilize training systems in instruction.
• Assess and analyze training needs through surveys, interviews with staff members, student feedback, training needs analysis, customer site visits, and training planning team direction, and recommend changes to improve existing curriculum.
• Work with internal and external SMEs to incorporate new material developed by SMEs into current or new courseware.
• Utilize ADDIE for development of new training programs and curriculum updates and assist in the Spiral Development Cycle (SDC).
• Audit feedback from internal and external sources to ensure currency, consistency, and quality of course material.
• Review, coordinate, and prepare responses for internal and external directives and documents pertaining to training.
• Operate an application-based Learning Management System (LMS) Authoring Manager and LMS Perception Manager to build, deploy questions, schedule tests, retrieve, and analyze test and critique metrics, build classes and student rosters and grade student tests.
• Perform curriculum quality assurance audits on all 39 IOS managed lessons per direction from the COR/Alternate COR.
• Assist in authoring cognitive and performance objectives and test questions.
• Review curriculum for grammar, format, and classification IAW established 39 IOS SOPs/Instructions/OIs, ACC Instructions, and Joint Directives.
• Provide courseware documentation support for courseware developers.
• Update the Master Course File courseware documents, illustrations, and handouts as part of the SDC unique to each course.
• Provide user/test administration and critique creation and management within the test and critique management software.
• Provide test proctoring for staff and students and access, analyze, and report on student academic and performance tests.
• Assess and update student evaluation performance results IAW 39 IOS SOPs/Instructions/OIs, ACC Instructions, and Joint Directives.
• Develop and deliver lesson plans of instruction notes and aids, lesson test and evaluation questions and lesson student materials within the client’s specified timeframe as outlined IAW 39 IOS SOPs/Instructions/OIs and established templates in both soft and hard copy.
• Plan, design, and develop e-learning products, including objectives, storyboards, web-based aids, video instruction or performance support systems for inclusion into a learning management system.
• Assist in the creation of mission simulator virtual environments for use in training missions, mission scenarios, and mission evaluation tests or demonstrations.
• Assist in records management duties and responsibilities.
• Develop, update, and maintain lesson plans, courseware, training materials, and hands-on lab content aligned to the Cyber Instructor/Developer labor category.
• Facilitate hands-on labs, exercises, or scenarios that reinforce learning objectives.
• Assess student performance and provide feedback consistent with course standards.
• Apply cyber-related knowledge areas outlined in the labor category (e.g., command line interfaces across operating systems; host/network analysis; forensic analysis; scripting languages; terrain mapping; network fundamentals).
• Support training content and delivery consistent with familiarity of cyberspace defense actions and missions.
• Support expeditionary/tactical communications topics and practical application consistent with the labor category experience requirements (as applicable).
• Maintain required instructor podium hours and required certifications associated with the labor category level (Journeyman/Senior/SME).
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications – Here’s What You Need

The qualifications and skills listed below are intended to provide a general overview of the requirements for this position. However, due to the anticipated nature of the contract and the absence of a finalized task order from the client, this list should not be considered all-encompassing. Additional qualifications, certifications, skills, or experience specific to the client’s requirements may be identified and requested upon award of the task order. Candidates should demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to adapt to evolving responsibilities as outlined by the client.

• DCO Cyber Instructor/Developer Journeyman:
  • Associate’s degree (STEM field) or approved equivalent experience.
  • Active Top Secret Security Clearance with the ability to obtain SCI is required.
  • IAT level II certification required.
  • 3 years’ cyber-related duties / experience / roles. Examples include knowledge in command line interface across various operating systems, host/network analysis, forensic analysis, scripting languages, terrain mapping, network fundamentals, and/or familiarity of cyberspace defense actions and missions supporting USCYBERCOM.
  • 4 – 6 years’ expeditionary/tactical communications or equivalent experience.
• DCO Cyber Instructor/Developer Senior:
  • Bachelor’s degree (STEM field) or approved equivalent experience.
  • Active Top Secret Security Clearance with the ability to obtain SCI is required.
  • IAT level II certification required.
  • 5 years’ cyber-related duties / experience / roles, such as knowledge in command line interface across various operating systems, host/network analysis, forensic analysis, scripting languages, terrain mapping, network fundamentals, and/or familiarity of cyberspace defense actions and missions supporting USCYBERCOM.
  • 5 – 8 years’ expeditionary / tactical communications or equivalent experience.
  • 200+ instructor podium hours or CCAF ISD certification and/or 400+ instructor hours (on podium) OR CCAF ISD certification This skill level typically performs all functional duties independently and may oversee the efforts of less senior staff and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job.
• DCO Cyber Instructor/Developer SME:
  • Master’s degree (STEM field) or approved equivalent experience.
  • Active Top Secret Security Clearance with the ability to obtain SCI is required.
  • IAT level II certification required.
  • 7+ years’ cyber-related duties / experience /roles. Examples include knowledge in command line interface across various operating systems, host/network analysis, forensic analysis, scripting languages, terrain mapping, network fundamentals, and/or familiarity of cyberspace defense actions and missions supporting USCYBERCOM. 
  • 8 – 10 years’ expeditionary/tactical communications or equivalent experience, 400+ instructor podium hours.
  • CCAF ISD certification, FORGE Mentor: 
    • Current or former NSA or USCYBERCOM certified ION at the Apprentice Exploiter, Senior Cyber Operator, or higher level.
    •  Approval by a technical review panel chaired by the Operations Officer, Operations Superintendent, or Det 1/CC- appointed civilian Program Director, along with at least one currently certified OCO Mentor (if the Operations Officer, Operations Superintendent, or civilian Program Director is not a current/former OCO Operator).  
    • Ready Review Certified by Program Director AND CCAF ISD Certification.

Minimum Skills:

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate in a clear, professional, and articulate manner.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. 
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high-level attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze systems and procedures
• Strong multitasking skills with the ability to manage multiple design streams across concurrent work effort.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work well independently as well as on a multi-functional team.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.

Our Commitment to you / overview of benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D options
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
• Paid Time Off

 Reports to: Managing Director

Working Conditions

• Professional office environment, with the ability to work onsite in the main office.
• May include work in classified environments, requiring adherence to strict security protocols and protective measures.
• Occasionally it may require light physical activity, such as setting up training hardware, configuring lab environments, or troubleshooting systems.
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time.
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.
• Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen.
• May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.
• May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.
• May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.

 Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.