Cryptologic (Chinese Mandarin) Language Training Developer - Level I

Global Dimensions is a HUBZone, service disabled, veteran-owned small business based in Fredericksburg, VA. We are a dynamic, expanding company with exciting opportunities in language/culture, training/education/instruction, IT, cyber security, and intelligence.

The Chinese Mandarin Cryptologic Language Training Developer develops and maintains language materials and content to meet NSA/CSS language training requirements. They 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.

The Level I Cryptologic Language Training Developer is expected to:

• 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.

Requirements

• A Current TS/SCI Security Clearance with a FS Poly
• B.A./B.S. in language, Area Studies, Education, Educational Technology, ISD or other directly related discipline;
• A Mandarin 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).
• Preferred: One (1) year experience using digital audio tools such as Audacity or Sound Forge.
• This is NOT a remote position.

Global Dimensions does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.