Curriculum​/Instructional Designer

Job Overview

At Aquila Technology, you will see our team’s passion every day, whether we are building a robust, policy‑compliant IT system or stress‑testing a system to identify gaps and security vulnerabilities. To own the advantage, we ensure our team owns results and gets the work done right the first time by deploying smart, purposeful solutions that work. Aquila is the right people with the right skills driving the right outcomes.

We call this the Aquila Advantage.

Must be able to obtain an Active Secret Clearance. Must be U.S. Citizen. Interim clearance acceptable to start.

Must be within 100 miles of Lexington, MA. Hybrid position: initially 4 days onsite, then 3 days onsite and 2 days remote.

• Create and implement security education programs tailored to the specific needs of the DoW, including Computer Based Training, presentations, posters, pamphlets and other means of conveying security‑relevant information.
• Coordinate training sessions and workshops on security protocols, procedures, and best practices.
• Ensure that all personnel are educated on classified information handling, cybersecurity measures, physical security protocols, and other relevant topics.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to assess training needs and address any gaps in industrial security knowledge or compliance.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of security education programs through assessments and feedback mechanisms.
• Stay up to date on changes in security regulations, policies, and threats to continuously improve educational materials.
• Provide guidance and support to personnel regarding security awareness and compliance issues.
• Plan and execute all aspects of the Annual Security Education and Awareness Month.

• Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, education or similar (or at least 5 years of proven experience).
• Experience with public speaking to a variety of small and large audiences.
• Experience with eLearning authoring software.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically PowerPoint.

• Regulatory compliance experience:
  The ability to read, understand and apply government regulation, policies and procedures from the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), 32 CFR Part 117.
• Computer skills:
  Familiarity with security management software, such as SIMS and government databases such as DISS (Defense Information Security System). Knowledge of business software:
  Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Office, etc. Articulate 360, Learning Management Software (LMS), SAP software.
• Industrial Security:
  Experience working in a classified environment and understanding government regulations.

• Degree Level: Bachelor’s Degree.
• 5 years – Data/Reporting.
• 5 years – Data Analysis.
• 5 years – Presentation Design, Poster Design, Document Design, Technical Illustrations, and Photo Manipulation.
• 5 years – Delivering training content to stakeholders/users.
• 5 years – Developing user interfaces to communicate technical content.
• 5 years – Experience generating reports and analyzing data.
• 5 years – Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of education programs.
• 5 years – Work with stakeholders to create training strategy and validate training content.
• 5 years – Presentation, verbal and written communication skills.
• 5 years – MS Suite (Excel, PowerPoint).
• 5 years – Software Tools.
• 5 years – Experience with eLearning authoring software.
• 5 years – Experience with Learning Management Systems.
• 5 years – Writing/Editing.
• 5 years – Content Writing.

• Security.
• NISPOM 32 CFR Part 117 experience.

Aquila team members experience the opportunity to be part of a fast‑paced, customer‑focused, and technically innovative work environment. Aquila strives to deliver the best of the best in technical services to our customers. Candidates that possess a love for technical challenges, a desire to constantly learn, and the desire to establish themselves as critical players within a team will enjoy calling Aquila Technology home.

• PTO – 15 days (vacation/sick).
• 10 paid holidays – 6 standard…