Help train the Army's next generation of cyber professionals. COLSA is seeking a Common Core Instructor/Writer to support the U.S. Army Cyber School at Fort Eisenhower. This position provides classroom instruction and curriculum development support for Cyber/17 Series Common Core and Unified Land Operations instruction. This is an on-site position. The successful candidate will develop and maintain instructional materials, deliver engaging classroom instruction, and support the continuous improvement of Army Cyber School curriculum in accordance with Army doctrine, TRADOC standards, and instructional design best practices.
Responsibilities and Requirements:
- Deliver instructor-led classroom instruction for Army Cyber School courses in accordance with approved Programs of Instruction (POIs), lesson plans, and Army instructional standards.
- Support the development, revision, and maintenance of Army Cyber School curriculum and training products in accordance with the Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation (ADDIE) instructional design methodology.
- Develop and maintain lesson plans, Programs of Instruction (POIs), Individual Student Assessment Plans (ISAPs), practical exercises, presentations, student guides, instructor guides, and other instructional materials.
- Determine learning objectives and task requirements in support of course development.
- Review and update instructional materials to ensure compliance with USCYBERCOM J7 guidance, Army University Systems Approach to Learning (SALT), Army Learning Model (ALM) principles, TRADOC Regulation 350-70, Unified Land Operations doctrine, and other applicable regulations and standard operating procedures.
- Facilitate classroom discussions, practical exercises, and scenario-based learning activities that reinforce Army Cyber doctrine and operational concepts.
- Assess student performance through written examinations, practical exercises, and other approved evaluation methods.
- Evaluate course effectiveness and recommend curriculum improvements based on student feedback, doctrine updates, and operational requirements.
- Maintain classroom readiness, instructional equipment, training aids, and course materials to support successful course delivery.
- Collaborate with government personnel, instructors, and curriculum developers to continuously improve instructional quality and student outcomes.
- Stay current on Army doctrine, cyber operations, and emerging technologies to ensure instructional content remains accurate and relevant.
- Demonstrate professionalism, sound judgment, and ethical conduct while supporting the Army Cyber School mission.
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Required Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in information technology, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, or related STEM/technical field.
- At least one (1) to two (2) years of experience within the past five (5) years delivering full-length cybersecurity or cyber operations training courses to military audiences.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
- U.S. Citizenship required.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in technical discipline
Experience with workflows, malware analysis and system configuration in an instructional environment
Proven ability to translate complex cyber concepts into practical, scenario-based instruction.
Experience teaching Python programming, networking, digital signal processing, or electronic warfare concepts in a DoD or military training environment.
Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
