Cryptologic Language Training Developer Level 1 - Russian

CACI•Jessup, MD

2d•$78,700 - $165,200

About The Position

The Cryptologic Language Training Developer develops and updates language training materials to meet customer requirements and mirror language analyst tasks. The role includes creating resources for eLearning, interactive lectures, discussions, team exercises, readings, case studies, role plays, and practical demonstrations. The developer works with language instructors, other developers, and SIGINT operations technical experts to design, develop, and document language- and domain-specific training. The role also includes developing practical evaluations to assess student mastery of learning and performance objectives, and identifying tools and applications that enhance training delivery.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Language, Area Studies, Education, Education Technology, ISD, or another directly related discipline; alternatively, four additional years of applied practical experience in language education, instructional design, or language analysis may substitute for the degree, for a total of nine years of work experience.
Native capability in Russian and at least ILR level 4 reading, listening, and speaking in Russian, plus at least ILR level 2 reading, writing, speaking, and listening in English; or native capability in English and at least ILR level 3 reading and listening in Russian. Skill levels must have been documented within the last three years.
At least five years of experience, including three years of SIGINT or Intelligence Community experience as a language analyst and/or language instructor.
At least two years of applied practical experience within the last six years developing, documenting, and/or updating basic, intermediate, and advanced language training materials following ISD principles.
One year of experience typing with English and appropriate foreign-language fonts, keyboards, and computer software.
One year of experience within the last four years in synchronous and asynchronous instructional systems design and developing skills-based instruction for adults, including use of web-based or distance-learning teaching technologies such as Centra, Blackboard, Questionmark, or SumTotal.
Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience using digital audio tools such as Audacity or Sound Forge.

Responsibilities

Clarify and document customer operational requirements, training objectives, and the language level of materials.
Assist in prioritizing requirements for training development.
Research and use classified and unclassified domain-specific language resources to find relevant, authentic language content.
Develop training materials, including transcription, translation, and analysis of operational, task-based exercises.
Collaborate with language instructors and Government and Contractor developers to design, develop, and document language- and domain-specific training materials.
Use technology such as Audacity, Adobe C5S, and Adobe Premier to develop language-learning materials for blended delivery, including online, distance, asynchronous eLearning, and self-paced instruction.
Collaborate with SIGINT Operations technical experts and Government and Contractor instructors and developers to obtain and develop language materials.
Develop practical evaluations to test students' mastery of learning and performance objectives.
Identify and recommend learning applications and tools that enhance training delivery.