Amentum is a premier global services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. Amentum draws from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics. Headquartered in Chantilly, VA., Amentum employs more than 50,000 people on all seven continents.

Amentum is supporting the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in providing specialized training, advisory and mentoring services to host nations under the Criminal Division’s International Criminal Investigative Training and Assistance Program (ICITAP).  https://www.justice.gov/criminal-icitap.  

ICITAP is a cornerstone of America’s global strategy for combating transnational crime, terrorism, countering trafficking in persons, establishing rule of law and enhancing human rights in developing countries.  Amentum is the contract service provider to the DOJ ICITAP and Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training (OPDAT) programs. 

Please Note: This is an Independent Contractor position with Amentum, it should not be considered an employment relationship with Amentum.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Amentum is currently seeking a qualified candidate to serve as Curriculum Specialist in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). This position will be responsible for providing expertise in instructional design theories, practice, and methods to effectively benefit adult learners (officers) working in a security/law enforcement capacity to do their jobs in a global environment. Additionally, the ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing relevant and progressive curriculum using effective learning strategies by delivering high-quality instruction, assessing learners, advising stakeholders, and participating in organizational development activities.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist stakeholders in analyzing training needs, identifying learning solutions, developing outlines, storyboards, and learning products.

• Analyze incoming requests to identify the root cause of performance gaps and determine if training is the appropriate intervention.

• Lead the entire instructional design lifecycle as a contributing curriculum specialist while engaging subject matter experts, assessing content, and identifying gaps to transfer their knowledge into learning materials efficiently.

• Provide expertise in instructional design theories, practice, and methods to colleagues and partner country stakeholders, which will involve working closely with a team.

• Conduct research using a variety of sources to ensure content accuracy and relevance.

• Design learning exercises, case studies, activities and knowledge assessments, and quizzes.

• Develop PowerPoint-based instructional guides for instructors and participants, use other instructional strategies to support learning that will transfer to the real world.

• Identify appropriate training approaches to meet demands of the learning objectives and audience.

• Design and develop engaging and interactive courses in a variety of modalities (self-directed, instructor-led, or blended).

• Consolidate feedback gathered on lessons learned, analyze lessons learned, and put into practice in future curriculum design.

• Estimate, plan, prioritize, and coordinate work to meet delivery schedules and ensure accuracy of created content.

• Assist with contract compliance requirements, including keeping accurate records in professional development, attendance, retention, documentation, and assessment.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Education, Information and Learning, Adult Learning, Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, or related fields from a U.S. Department of Education accredited institution is preferred.

• At least ten years of experience in instructional design, educational technology, e-learning, or online curriculum design.

• Proven experience designing and implementing strategies for in-person and online capacity-building/education programs.

• Experience working with subject matter experts and technology developers.

• Experience working in multicultural teams for stakeholders in countries from different parts of the world and diplomatically resolving issues.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality regarding critical and sensitive information, records, and reports.

• Satisfactory English proficiency to meet job requirements and to adhere and comply with safety, health, and security measures. Knowledge of Arabic is a plus.

• Must be able to legally work in the United States without sponsorship. Possession of a valid U.S. Passport.

• Successfully complete medical fit for duty.

• Clearable: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain Secret Clearance.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience working with law enforcement and/or in a military environment.

• Prior experience with U.S. government contract work and/or international development.

• Experience converting in-person capacity-building training/education to online formats.

• Ability to work positively and effectively with learners from diverse language, cultural, and educational backgrounds, mainly from Arabic-speaking countries.

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