Instructor / Curriculum Development Specialist

Are you looking for a Challenge? Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? We can help! We are seeking an Instructor / Curriculum Development Specialist with FBI / DEA type background and experience.

I’ve never heard of Terrestris. What do you do?

At Terrestris, we leverage technology to create better mission outcomes through better human performance. We form strong client and team relationships through transparency and strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, we provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary value to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective.

So, what will the Instructor / Curriculum Development Specialist at Terrestris do?

As the Instructor / Curriculum Development Specialist, you will support in the design and delivery of an 88-hour curriculum and training materials, covering high-level investigative techniques, legal adherence, and tactical operations relevant to narcotics law enforcement for an advanced narcotics investigations training program, primarily focused on synthetic drugs, tailored to Mexican legislation. The curriculum will cover essential topics such as evidence handling and reporting, as well as preparing officers for effective courtroom testimony.

What does a typical day look like for the Instructor / Curriculum Development Specialist?

You will:

· Support in the creation of:

· The training’s lesson and implementation plan.

· The course content and outline.

· The training materials (including but not limited to audio/visual presentations, lectures, handouts, etc.).

· The manuals for the students and the instructors.

· The knowledge evaluation instruments.

· A presentation following the structure of the student’s manual.

· The case scenarios needed for specific content.

· Support in the design of:

· A preliminary survey which includes simulated scenarios and activities, that will be conducted on the first day of the training, to evaluate participants’ skills and knowledge.

· A Final Knowledge Evaluation (Final Exam) consisting of 25 to 30 multiple-choice, close-ended questions, selected from the module/unit quizzes administered during the course.

· Support the development of a presentation in Spanish.

What qualifications do you look for?

You might be the professional we’re looking for if you have at least five (5) years of experience in:

· Pedagogy and face-to-face instructional design.

· Writing and editing manuals for training (not simply power points).

· Copyediting and publishing of training manuals.

· Designing a course in a didactic and structured way, from basic to advanced concepts, following a logical and effective sequence for learning.

· Knowledge of educational techniques that favor the retention of information, such as case studies, discussions, interactive activities, and evaluations.

· Working with adult learners in a workplace setting.

· Experience with law enforcement curriculum preferred.

· The ability to read, write, and speak both English and Spanish fluently is required.

What kind of benefits does Terrestris Offer?

We offer outstanding benefits including 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.

Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dumfries, VA 22026