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A Science Curriculum Developer designs, evaluates, and updates science education materials to align with academic standards and best teaching practices. They create lesson plans, textbooks, digital resources, and assessments to enhance student learning. This role often involves collaborating with educators, subject matter experts, and policymakers to ensure curriculum effectiveness. Science Curriculum Developers may work for schools, educational publishers, or government agencies to improve science education at various levels.

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A typical day for a Science Curriculum Developer often involves researching best practices in science education, designing new lesson plans or assessments, and aligning materials with specific educational standards. You may collaborate closely with teachers, subject matter experts, and education administrators to review and improve curriculum content. The role also includes piloting new curriculum materials, gathering feedback, and revising resources to ensure they are engaging and effective for students. Regular meetings and professional development sessions are common, making it a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

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To thrive as a Science Curriculum Developer, you need a strong background in science education, instructional design, and curriculum development, usually evidenced by a relevant degree and teaching experience. Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS), curriculum-mapping software, and standards such as Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) is typically required. Strong project management, collaboration, and communication skills help distinguish top candidates. These combined skills ensure that curricula are both pedagogically sound and effectively implemented for diverse learning environments.

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Curriculum Developer and Instructor (Multiple Levels)

Noblis

Mclean, VA • On-site

$90K - $141K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Responsibilities
Noblis is seeking a Curriculum Developer and Instructor(s) to work in a dynamic mission-oriented environment within McLean, Virginia.
Job Responsibilities:
  • Leading the development, standardization, and implementation of training programs, curricula, instructional materials, and learning solutions in support of mission and organizational requirements.
  • Designing learning objectives, course prototypes, lesson plans, and training content for government review and approval while ensuring alignment with mission requirements and training standards.
  • Delivering classroom, hands-on, and scenario-based training to achieve Terminal Learning Objectives (TLOs) and Enabling Learning Objectives (ELOs) across assigned curricula.
  • Tailoring instructional approaches and course materials to meet the needs of diverse audiences and effectively communicate complex counterterrorism concepts, operations, and intelligence methodologies.
  • Evaluating training effectiveness through student feedback, assessments, and performance observations and coordinating with Instructional System Designers to identify and implement curriculum improvements.
  • Providing guidance on training policies, instructional methodologies, curriculum development practices, and effective adult learning techniques.
  • Collaborating with government stakeholders, subject matter experts, and mission partners to develop and deliver effective training solutions aligned with counterterrorism objectives.
  • Supporting the development and delivery of counterterrorism training programs while maintaining awareness of evolving intelligence operations, mission requirements, and organizational priorities.

Required Qualifications
  • Experience leading the development and standardization of training programs, curricula, and instructional materials across the organization.
  • Experience designing learning objectives, course prototypes, and training content for government review and approval while ensuring consistency with mission requirements.
  • Experience delivering training programs and tailoring curricula and instructional materials while conducting classroom and hands-on training to achieve Terminal Learning Objectives (TLOs) and Enabling Learning Objectives (ELOs) for the curricula.
  • Experience capturing student feedback for Instructional System Designers to update curricula.
  • Experience providing guidance on training policies, instructional methods, and curriculum development.
  • Experience collaborating with stakeholders to deliver effective training solutions and communicating complex concepts to audiences at all organizational levels in support of counterterrorism objectives.

Required minimum skills and knowledge:
  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph.

Multiple levels can be accommodated.
  • Junior Level:
    • Bachelor's degree OR Master's OR PhD with 0 years of experience OR Associate's degree with 3 years of experience OR High-School with 6 years of experience.
    • Compensation: $61,900 - $96,700
  • Journeyman:
    • Bachelor's degree with 3 years of experience OR Master's Degree with 1 year of experience OR PhD with 0 years of experience OR Associate's degree with 6 years of experience OR High-School with 9 years of experience
    • Compensation: $75,000 - $117,225
  • Senior Level:
    • Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience OR Master's Degree with 3 years of experience OR PhD with 1 year of experience OR Associate's degree with 8 years of experience OR High-School with 11 years of experience
    • Compensation: $90,700 - $141,775

Desired Qualifications
  • Prior experience working with an intelligence community department or agency.
  • Experience with counterterrorism operations and intelligence.
  • Experience delivering counterterrorism training programs.

Overview
Overview
Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, take on some of the nation's toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to our customers' most critical missions. We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded in objectivity and collaboration, ensuring our work creates lasting impact across federal missions.
We work with a broad range of government agencies in the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors. Learn more and find opportunities at careers.noblis.org
Why Work at Noblis
At Noblis, we share a passion for excellence and innovation, and we create an environment where people can do meaningful work while maintaining the balance that keeps them energized and fulfilled. We seek out individuals with a natural curiosity and desire to collaborate and learn. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we consistently seek exceptionally skilled, mission-driven professionals who care deeply about doing work that enriches lives and makes our nation safer.
Noblis has earned numerous workplace awards for our culture, our commitment to employee well-being, and our dedication to meaningful, impactful work. We also maintain a drug-free workplace.
Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us.
EEO is the Law | E-Verify | Right to Work
Total Rewards
At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.
Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis' total compensation package.
Posted Salary Range
USD $61,900.00 - USD $141,775.00 /Yr.