What are the responsibilities and job description for the Curriculum Developer Assistant, Department of Defense/Irregular Warfare Center Support Services, Arlington, VA, USA position at Tetra Tech?
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is adding a Curriculum Developer Assistant to support the Department of Defense/Irregular Warfare Center Support Services team based in Arlington, Virigina.
Why Tetra Tech:
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Your Impact:
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Proposal Summary:
The Irregular Warfare Center Support Services contract will support the Irregular Warfare Center (IWC) under the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA). The contract will provide technical, academic, logistical, and administrative services to expand the IWC’s curriculum, event development, and partnerships. Key objectives include aligning Department of Defense education on irregular warfare, facilitating research, engaging with governmental and non-governmental entities, and supporting interagency collaboration. The contract requires personnel with TS/SCI security clearance and spans a base year with two-option years. Please note this solicitation is currently in the proposal stage.
Position Summary:
The Curriculum Developer Assistant will support the development and refinement of irregular warfare (IW) training programs by assisting with curriculum design, course material preparation, and instructional methodology enhancements. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with experience in instructional design, training development, and military education. The Curriculum Developer Assistant will work alongside subject matter experts (SMEs) and instructors to ensure training materials align with DoD education standards and operational needs.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in developing, revising, and maintaining IW curriculum tailored to DoD, interagency, and allied personnel including for courses such as Transformational Irregular Warfare Leaders Thought Course (TILT-C); National Resilience or Resistance Course (NRAC); and Comprehensive Defense Applications Course (CDAC).
- Support instructional design efforts, ensuring training materials align with adult learning principles and best practices.
- Conduct research to integrate emerging trends, lessons learned, and doctrinal updates into training modules.
- Develop training assessments, evaluations, and performance metrics to ensure curriculum effectiveness.
- Assist instructors with course delivery, student engagement, and learning outcome tracking.
- Collaborate with DoD, interagency, and international partners to tailor content to diverse audiences.
- Identify and translate gaps in IW education and training into the IWC-specific and sponsored curriculum.
- Manage, prioritize, and resource IWC research.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree. Master’s degree in Education, National Security, International Relations, or related field, preferred.
- 5 years of experience in curriculum development, training, or defense education.
- Experience instructing DoD personnel and international military professionals with a concentration on irregular warfare.
- Familiarity with DoD training methodologies and learning management systems.
- Experience developing tailored curricula and training modules to a wide variety of audiences.
- Experience identifying training gaps and educational shortfalls through the assessment of existing curricula.
- Strongly familiarity with subject matter encompassing IW strategies, campaigns, and assessments, SOCEUR Resistance Operating Concept (ROC), resilience, NATO Special Operations Headquarters (NSHQ) Comprehensive Defense Handbooks, etc.
- Strong analytical and research skills to adapt training content based on current operational trends.
- Understanding of AI/ML technology and “big data,” highly desirable.
- Experience working in joint, interagency, or multinational training environments.
- Must possess a Secret Clearance.
Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
- Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
- Merit-based financial rewards.
- Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
- Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
- Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
