Project Manager

The Program Manager role at Creek Technologies focuses on instructional system design (ISD), adult learning, and educational content development within a Department of Defense or related organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordination with DISCS Personnel: The Program Manager will need to work closely with DISCS staff, which implies a high level of collaboration and communication.
• Managing Contractor Personnel: The person will be responsible for managing contractors working on educational content, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.
• Course Content Design & Development:
  • Assist subject matter experts (SMEs) in developing training materials, both for classroom and online formats.
  • Utilize Instructional Systems Design (ISD) principles, which are critical to creating effective and efficient educational programs.
  • Focus on immersion and scenario-based training, which involves creating real-world situations in training to improve learning outcomes.
• Agile Development Environment:
  • Manage a cross-functional team in an agile development environment, which could involve rapid prototyping of training modules and frequent updates to the curriculum.
  • The team will work on multi-media modalities for content delivery, such as e-learning platforms, simulations, and other forms of interactive learning.
• Security and IT Requirements:
  • Must be eligible for a Secret Clearance or possess an Interim Secret Clearance.
  • The Program Manager will be provided with a government computer and must maintain eligibility for a government network account (AFNET).

Required Skills:

• Leadership in Cross-Functional Teams: Must have experience managing teams that specialize in adult learning design, especially in complex, multimedia, and agile environments.
• Expertise in Instructional Systems Design (ISD): A strong working knowledge of ISD principles, especially those related to immersion and scenario-based learning.
• Collaboration with Clients: Experience working closely with clients, especially in designing and developing educational or training content.
• Project Management Experience: Proven ability to lead projects in education/training development, ensuring all milestones and deliverables are met.
• Experience in Military/DoD Education: Understanding of formal military training programs and experiences with LMS platforms, particularly Blackboard.
• Security Cooperation Knowledge: Familiarity with the security cooperation community is required, likely referring to international defense training and collaboration.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field (e.g., education, instructional design, military studies, etc.).
• Four years of experience in leading full-spectrum learning design and development, which could include managing teams, designing courses, or evaluating training programs

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of the job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence; therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodation during the interview process.

Creek Technologies Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Creek Technologies considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, religion, nation origin, pregnancy, child or spousal support withholding, disability, marital status, genetic information, citizenship/immigration status, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Creek Technologies makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merits and business needs at the time. Upon request, Creek Technologies will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability who need accommodation during the application process, unless accommodation creates an undue hardship for the company.