Technical Course Developer - REMOTE

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in Training Needs Analysis (TNA) activities and identify training requirements through Target Audience Analysis, Task Analysis, Performance Gap Analysis, and DIF Analysis.
• Develop learning objectives, curricula, instructional materials, and assessment strategies aligned with customer and program requirements.
• Apply Instructional Systems Design (ISD) principles and NATO Systems Approach to Training (NSAT) methodologies throughout the training lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain technical training programs covering SATCOM systems, Fly-Away terminal operations, maintenance procedures, cybersecurity fundamentals, and system administration.
• Create comprehensive training products including Student Guides, Instructor Guides, Master Lesson Plans, Course Syllabi, Technical Presentations, Laboratory Exercises, Job Aids, and Certification Packages.
• Design and develop SCORM-compliant eLearning content, multimedia instruction, simulations, microlearning modules, and online assessments.
• Develop performance-based assessments, certification programs, examinations, practical evaluations, and troubleshooting exercises.
• Create and maintain Course Control Documents (CCD II and CCD III) supporting training strategies, delivery methods, learning objectives, and assessment criteria.
• Collaborate with engineering and logistics teams to integrate technical manuals, maintenance documentation, operational procedures, and system updates into training materials.
• Conduct training material reviews, validation activities, customer reviews, pilot course assessments, and quality assurance efforts.
• Support Train-the-Trainer programs, instructor certification events, and formal training handover activities.
• Ensure training products remain synchronized with approved system baselines, technical publications, and engineering changes.
• Participate in Training Needs Analysis (TNA) activities and Training Needs Analysis Working Groups (TNAWG).
• Develop Enabling Learning Objectives (ELOs) and associated instructional content.
• Establish learning paths, course structures, assessments, certification requirements, and training evaluation criteria.
• Validate training content through instructor reviews, student feedback, pilot courses, and SME evaluations.

Education

Experience

Compensation - Salary

• At Fairwinds, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location and experience. Additional incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

AAP/EEO Statement

Requirements

• Active Secret Security Clearance required at time of employment
• Minimum 8 years of experience developing technical training programs.
• Experience supporting defense, aerospace, telecommunications, SATCOM, IT, or military programs.
• Experience performing curriculum development, instructional systems design, and adult learning program development.
• Experience developing instructor-led, virtual, and self-paced training solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with engineers, technical subject matter experts, and military stakeholders.
• Experience developing technical documentation, assessments, certification programs, and learning management system content.