Expeditionary Warfare School Distance Education Program (EWSDEP) Curriculum Subject Matter Expert (SME) (CDET)

Description

Position Title: Expeditionary Warfare School Distance Education Program (EWSDEP) Curriculum Subject Matter Expert (SME) (CDET)

Requisition#: 288

Work Environment: On Site  

Salary Requirement: $95,000 – 105,0000 ***This is an estimated salary range. Compensation will be commensurate with experience***

Position Type: Non-Exempt 

Location: Quantico, VA 

Required Clearance: Secret

Davis Defense Group, Inc. has secured a stellar reputation as one of the premier Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) in the aerospace and defense industry, steadfastly supporting the Department of Defense since 2002. A critical combination of vision and dedication to excellence has helped our customers achieve numerous significant milestones on schedule and within budget. Today we employ over 700 personnel around the globe in a mix of analytical, advisory, technical, and support positions. The common thread across our organization is our commitment to our customers and an unwavering dedication to our principle motto: “Mission Focused, Future Ready. Innovating today, Leading tomorrow.” 

Functional Description:  

Davis Defense Group, Inc. (DDG) is seeking an Expeditionary Warfare School Distance Education Program (EWSDEP) curriculum Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the U.S. Marine Corps College of Distance Education and Training (CDET) in Quantico Virginia. This position will support development of 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 Marine Corps Instructional Systems Design/Systems Approach to Training and Education (MCISD/SATE) curriculum development process, and in accordance with Student Learning Outcomes approved by CG, EDCOM. 
• Revise and update courseware, including all assessments and faculty development materials according to CDET’s 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 issues for discussion and specific educational objectives and learning outcomes; and assessments and specific educational objectives and learning outcomes.
• Maintain electronic files and version control of all courseware, curriculum and assessments to include documents, graphics, readings, electronic media and supporting information for the courses.  
• 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 by analyzing student performance data; conducting test item analyses for course assessment evaluation; analyzing end-of-course comments from students, faculty, commanders and outside stakeholders; preparing and analyzing descriptive statistics and graphical displays of End of Course (EOC) survey data; preparing electronic Course Content Review Board (CCRB) reports; and recommending 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 

When we review candidates' information, we are looking for the best matches for the position based on the qualifications listed in the job posting. If your skills and experience appear to match an open position, a recruitment services professional or a hiring manager may contact you.  

Davis Defense Group, Inc. is committed to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, integrity and efficiency in our recruitment and hiring processes. As part of our dedication to these values, DDG does not engage with or entertain the services of third-party recruiting agencies for our staffing needs. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
 

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. If you are a qualified disabled veteran or individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to use or access our online system, please contact our Human Resources department at (540) 548-5950.