Sr. Instructional Developer

Overview

GovCIO is currently hiring for an Instructional Developer to design and develop training materials for personnel. This position will be located in Fort Meade, MD and will be an onsite position.

The Instructional Systems Developer (ISD) designs and develops training materials that prepare USCYBERCOMMAND personnel to (1) operationally use the Horizon
3.ai Node Zero autonomous pen testing platform and (2) create and curate the training datasets required to enable future AI-powered cyber tools. Working closely with the Data Scientist and technical leads, the ISD converts complex platform workflows, data strategy constructs, and dataset preparation standards into role-based curriculum, hands-on labs, job aids, and assessment instruments. The ISD ensures training content reinforces standardized data taxonomy, labeling/metadata requirements, and quality controls so that data produced during IOC and follow-on implementation is consistent, reusable, and suitable for future AI training and validation.

• Co-develop role-based curriculum with the Data Scientist for Node Zero employment and AI training set development
• Produce training products (lesson plans, slide decks, labs, exercises, job aids, quick-reference guides)
• Translate the program’s data strategy into teachable standards (taxonomy, labeling, metadata, quality checks)
• Develop practical exercises that walk learners through ingest → interpret outputs → label/contextualize → package training sets
• Create knowledge checks and evaluation methods to verify proficiency / consistency
• Update materials as platform workflows and data standards mature into the May implementation phase

High School with 9+ years (or commensurate experience)

• Clearance Required:
  
  TS/SCI CI Poly
• 9+ years of experience developing technical training for cyber, data, or analytics systems (DoD/IC preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to build hands-on labs and performance-based assessments
• Familiarity with data concepts relevant to AI training (datasets, labeling, metadata, bias/quality considerations)
• Strong collaboration skills with data scientists, engineers, and operators

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range
The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple factors. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, the employee will be in an at-will position and GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary and other compensation programs at any time.

Posted Salary Range: USD $ - USD $ /Yr.