Expeditionary Warfare School Distance Education Program (EWSDEP) curriculum Subject Matter Expe[...]

Davis Defense Group, Inc.; Stafford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Subject Matter Expert for the Expeditionary Warfare School Distance Education Program. The role involves curriculum development for military education and requires a Bachelor's degree, with a preference for a Master's. Candidates must have MAGTF experience and be capable of producing high-quality instructional materials. The position is full-time and offers a competitive salary based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) experience (active duty or reserve).
• Experience with and knowledge of all seven Warfighting Functions.
• Professional Military Education: Career Level School (CLS) graduate.

Responsibilities

• Adapt EWS curriculum into distance education.
• Revise and update courseware according to CDET schedules.
• Develop and maintain electronic exam-mapping products.

Education

Bachelors Degree

Masters Degree in Military/Strategic Studies or related field

Tools

Learning Management Systems (LMS, e.g., Moodle)

Job description

Expeditionary Warfare School Distance Education Program (EWSDEP) curriculum Subject Matter Expert (SME) - 238

Davis Defense Group, Inc. invites applications for the Expeditionary Warfare School Distance Education Program (EWSDEP) curriculum Subject Matter Expert (SME) – #238. The position is located in Quantico, VA and requires a Secret level security clearance.

Functional Description

Davis Defense Group, Inc. (DDG) seeks an SME to support the U.S. Marine Corps College of Distance Education and Training (CDET) in Quantico, VA. The SME will develop onsite and online distance education curriculum for company grade officer Professional Military Education (PME).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Adapt resident EWS curriculum into distance education curriculum using the CDET curriculum development process.
• Revise and update courseware, including all assessments and faculty development materials according to CDETs course development schedules.
• Maintain and manage the master Learning Management System (LMS) course sites.
• Create and safeguard course assessments, answer keys, and reference keys electronically.
• Develop and maintain electronic exam‑mapping products demonstrating appropriate linkages between discussion issues and specific educational objectives and learning outcomes.
• Maintain electronic files and version control of all courseware, curriculum and assessments, including documents, graphics, readings, electronic media and supporting information.
• Answer questions from the field on all aspects of the course.
• Support Faculty Development (FD) by developing recommendations for faculty standards unique to the respective course, and developing, updating and managing course LMS FD sites and course faculty guides.
• Conduct Institutional Effectiveness/Institutional Research (IE/IR) analysis: analyze student performance data; conduct test item analyses; analyze end‑of‑course comments; prepare and analyze descriptive statistics and graphical displays of EOC survey data; prepare electronic Course Content Review Board (CCRB) reports; recommend curriculum changes to the Dean of Academics.
• Participate in annual MCU faculty development sessions.
• Teach a minimum of two EWSDEP courses each Academic Year (AY).
• Attend the annual CDET Faculty workshop (normally 5 consecutive days) at Quantico, VA in the summer months.

Required Experience

• Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) experience (active duty or reserve).
• Experience with and knowledge of all seven Warfighting Functions, with emphasis on Intelligence, Information, Logistics and Force protection.
• Professional Military Education: Career Level School (CLS) graduate (resident or distance education).
• Faculty experience, preferably using the Socratic method and with military PME programs/courses.
• Curriculum development experience.

Desired Experience

• Experience in Amphibious operations, Crisis Response and Limited Contingency operations, and Counterinsurgency operations.
• Current knowledge of USMC Force Design 2030 and Naval Integration initiatives.
• Experience utilizing wargaming to achieve educational outcomes.
• Experience with evaluating Generative Artificial Intelligence tools and integrating them into courseware and development processes.
• Professional Military Education: Intermediate Level School (ILS) and/or Top Level School (TLS) graduate.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS, e.g., Moodle).

Education Requirements

• Required: Bachelors Degree
• Desired: Masters Degree in Military/Strategic Studies or related field

At DDG, employment decisions are based on an individual’s capabilities and qualifications. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, disability, veteran status, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. This commitment to equal opportunity applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, terminations, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.

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Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Education and Training

Industries

• Defense & Space