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General Duties:
Aleut is seeking a qualified and experienced Space Component Staff Course Instructor / Curriculum Developer to support the 55th Training Squadron (55 TRS). In this role, the Instructor/Curriculum Developer will support the Space Component Staff Course (SCSC), which prepares combat-ready Guardians to integrate and synchronize space capabilities across joint and all-domain operations. This position plays a critical role in the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of courseware designed to support operational and tactical Command and Control (C2) echelons across Combatant Commands. The SCSC is delivered seven times annually, supporting approximately 210 students each year, with projected growth aligned with continued service expansion.
Specific Duties:
- Develop, maintain, and update SCSC curriculum in accordance with ISD principles (AFI 36-2602, AFMAN 36-2234, AFH 36-2235).
- Tailor courseware from the C2 Warrior Advanced Course (C2WAC) baseline to support joint planning and operational C2.
- Integrate Joint Publications (JP 1, 3, 5, 3-14) and USSF doctrine (SFDD-1, Space Warfighting Framework).
- Develop lesson plans, instructional aids, syllabi, visual presentations, student materials, grading rubrics, and capstone exercises.
- Create and maintain multiple versions of tests, quizzes, and evaluation tools.
- Conduct annual courseware reviews and ensure compliance with ISD standards.
- Deliver up to 40 hours of instruction per course, per performance period.
- Teach SCSC seven times per year (approximately 30 students per class).
- Instruct topics including:
- Space battle management
- Command and Control (C2) principles
- Joint planning processes
- COMREL and mission command
- B2C2WGs and battle rhythms
- Authorities and tasking of space assets (SATCOM, EW, TacSRT, SBST)
- Utilize modern instructional technology and multimedia tools.
- Participate in all planning, execution, and post-course review meetings.
- Provide Hot Wash feedback and contribute to After-Action Reports.
- Review student critiques and recommend course improvements.
- Notify leadership of student deficiencies or unprofessional conduct.
- Support instructor certification/decertification recommendations.
- Conduct ongoing courseware evaluation aligned with ISD processes.
- Analyze student performance data and recommend curriculum adjustments.
- Support special academic projects and educational initiatives.
- Participate in recurring instructor training events.
Required Skills:
- Minimum three (3) years of experience in curriculum development and classroom instruction
- Minimum three (3) years of experience in space operations, including:
- Space battle management
- Command and Control (C2) principles
- Joint planning concepts
- Active or current Top-Secret clearance and SCI eligibility required.
Desired Skills/Experience:
- Experience supporting joint or Service component staffs
- Familiarity with USSF doctrine and STARCOM training guidance
- Experience with operational-level planning processes
- Ability to translate complex operational concepts into instructional content
- Completion of an Air Force Instructor Course or equivalent Joint Service or civilian course/degree
Education and Required Experience:
- Master’s Degree in business, technical, or space-related field
- 12 years’ work experience may be substituted for a Master’s Degree
- Bachelor’s Degree plus 8 years work experience may be substituted for a Master’s Degree
About Aleut Federal:
Aleut Federal is an Alaskan Native-owned enterprise dedicated to supporting the Unangax people of the Aleutian Islands. We provide top-notch service to various branches of the federal government and prioritize community involvement. Our culture encourages growth, diversity, and inclusion, and our motto, "We are One," reflects our unity and purpose.
Salary Range: $150K-$185K Depending on Qualifications
We will accept applications for this position until 11/27/2026 at 11:59p EST
Aleut offers the following benefits to eligible employees:
- Health insurance
- Dental/Vision insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Life insurance
- 401k and match
At Aleut, our culture thrives on diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. By integrating diverse perspectives, we open up new possibilities, foster innovation, and fully harness our team's potential. We are committed to creating an environment where every employee feels valued, included, and inspired to grow and find purpose. Join us and be part of a culture that celebrates differences and belonging for everyone, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex, pregnancy, marital status, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or past or present military service. We welcome everyone as they are!
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in course developer jobs.
- Experience with e-learning authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline or Adobe Captivate
- Familiarity with at least one learning management system for course deployment and reporting
- Demonstrated ability to write clear learning objectives aligned to measurable outcomes
- Bachelor's degree in instructional design, education, communications, or a related field
- Experience applying instructional design models such as ADDIE or SAM
- Skill in storyboarding and writing scripts for video or interactive course content
Tips for Your Course Developer Job Search
Show authoring tools in your portfolio
Hiring managers want proof you can build in Articulate Storyline, Rise, or Adobe Captivate before they read your resume. Include two or three finished course samples with a brief note on the instructional problem each one solved.
Tailor your resume to each sector
A course developer resume for a healthcare client should lead with compliance training and regulatory vocabulary, while one for a tech company should foreground software onboarding and product-knowledge modules. Generic resumes get screened out early.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists course developer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by LMS platform match
If a job posting names a specific LMS like Cornerstone, Workday Learning, or Moodle, and you have hands-on hours in that system, call it out in your first bullet. Employers rarely retrain on the LMS they already own.
Prepare a needs-analysis walkthrough for interviews
Many course developer interviews include a scenario round where you are asked how you would design a course from scratch. Practice walking through a needs analysis, audience definition, and learning objective structure out loud before your interview.
Negotiate scope before accepting the offer
Course developer roles vary wildly in whether you script, narrate, animate, and publish solo or hand off to a media team. Clarify the production scope and revision cycle expectations during the offer conversation so the job matches what you do well.
Course Developer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most course developers?
The most active employers for course developers right now are DLH, FEDITC, and ALEUT FEDERAL, and the most openings are in Washington, California, and Colorado, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Corporate learning and development teams, healthcare systems, and large technology companies tend to post the most volume.
How many course developer jobs are remote?
About 75% of course developer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how digital the production workflow has become. Roles focused on asynchronous e-learning authoring and LMS administration are the most likely to be fully remote, while positions tied to live instructor-led facilitation or on-site compliance training tend to require a physical presence.
How do you become a course developer?
Start by building a portfolio of two or three self-initiated course projects using a free or trial version of an authoring tool, then document the instructional design decisions behind each one. Earning a certificate in instructional design strengthens your resume early on. From there, entry-level roles in training coordination or learning operations give you the production experience employers want before hiring for a standalone course developer role.
Can I get hired as a course developer without direct experience?
Yes, candidates who transition from teaching, technical writing, or subject-matter expertise land their first course developer role regularly. The key is showing you understand how adults learn, not just that you know the content. Build at least one polished course sample in a free authoring tool, write a short case study explaining your instructional choices, and apply to roles that explicitly welcome career changers or list classroom teaching as equivalent experience.
What does the course developer interview process look like?
Most course developer interviews include a portfolio review, a structured conversation about your design process, and a practical scenario or take-home project where you outline or build a short module. Some employers add a stakeholder role-play to see how you handle subject-matter expert interviews. The process typically runs two to three rounds, with the hiring manager and at least one senior instructional designer or L&D leader involved.
Where can I find and apply to course developer jobs?
You can find and apply to course developer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience, tools, and preferred sector, then apply directly to each listing. The search is updated continuously so you see the most current openings without having to check multiple sources.
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