Cryptologic Language Training Developer ISD (Intelligence/Sigint)

AAC (Advanced Automation Corporation) has immediate openings for Russian, Chinese, and Farsi Cryptologic Language Training Developers in support of a Government client. The Cryptologic Language Training Developer shall develop language materials/content to mirror language analyst tasks and update existing materials to meet NSA/CSS language training requirements. Use blended learning techniques which may include a combination of eLearning tools, video and audio exercises, readings, case studies, and demonstrations of required skills through work-related tasks in accordance with Government guidance.

This position may be filled at multiple different levels, based on skills and experience.

Responsibilities

• Clarify and document customer operational requirements, training objectives and language level of materials;
• Assist in the prioritization of requirements for training development;
• Research and leverage classified and unclassified domain-specific language resources for relevant, authentic language content;
• Develop training materials to include transcription, translation, and analysis of operational, task-based exercises;
• Collaborate with language instructors and other Government and Contractor developers in the design, development and documentation of language and domain-specific training materials;
• Employ technology (ex. Audacity, Adobe C5S, Adobe Premier) in developing training materials for language learning that combines blended delivery modes such as online, distance, asynchronous eLearning technology and self-paced instruction;
• Collaborate with SIGINT Operations technical experts as well as other Government and Contractor instructors and developers to obtain and develop language materials;
• Develop practical evaluations to test the student’s mastery of the learning and/or performance objectives;
• Identify and recommend learning applications and tools that enhance training delivery;
• Team with other Government and contract language instructors and developers.
• Additional responsibilities for Level 2 include:
• Review new and existing materials, and training documentation to ensure they meet sound ISD principles and NCS guidelines and standards; provide written feedback with recommendations and proposed changes to the Government; develop and implement solutions to fix deficiencies
• Aggregate and analyze customer and student feedback and other metrics regarding the success of training.
• Design and develop practical evaluation methods to test the student’s mastery of the learning and/or performance objectives.
• Provide technical guidance for the design, development, and delivery of technology-mediated learning activities and content for Government approval.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.A./B.S. in language, Area Studies, Education, Educational Technology, ISD or other directly related discipline;
• A speaker with native capability and a minimum ILR proficiency level 4 in reading, listening and speaking in the standard form of the language to be taught and a minimum ILR proficiency level 2 in reading, writing, speaking and listening in English OR a speaker with native capability in English and a minimum ILR proficiency level 3 in reading and listening in the standard form of the language to be taught. Skill levels must be documented within the last 3 years;
• Minimum of five (5) years experience, shall include:
  • Three (3) years SIGINT or Intelligence Community experience as a language analyst; and
  • Two (2) years experience, within the last six (6) years, of applied practical experience developing, documenting and/or updating basic, intermediate, and advanced language training materials following the principles of ISD;
• In lieu of the relevant Bachelor's Degree: four (4) additional years of applied, practical experience in the language education, instructional design or language analysis fields for a total of nine (9) years work experience may be substituted;
• One (1) year experience typing, using English and appropriate foreign language fonts, keyboards, and computer software;
• One (1) year experience, within the last four (4) years, in synchronous and asynchronous instructional systems design and in the development of skills-based instruction to adults to include using web-based or distance learning teaching technologies, (e.g., Centra, Blackboard, Questionmark, SumTotal);
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook Level 1, PowerPoint Level 1 and Word Level 1.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One (1) year experience using digital audio tools such as Audacity or Sound Forge.
• Master's Degree in language, Area Studies, Education, Education Technology, ISD or other directly related discipline.

• Eight (8) years SIGINT or Intelligence Community combined experience as a language analyst and/or language instructor.
• Three (3) years experience, within the last ten (10) years, in synchronous and asynchronous instructional systems design and in the development of skills-based instruction to adults to include using web-based or distance learning teaching technologies, (e.g., Centra, Blackboard, Questionmark, SumTotal).

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

• Retirement Plan - 401k with matching contributions
• Employer Paid Life Insurance (Basic)
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays (7 Paid Holidays)
• AFLAC (Supplementary Insurance)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

EEO Statement

Advanced Automation Corporation is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.