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Astrion

Deputy Curriculum Development Program Manager

🇺🇸 Washington, DC 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $136K - $205K 💻 Instructional Design 🗓️ May 29th, 2026
LMS

Edtech.com's Summary

Astrion is hiring a Deputy Curriculum Development Program Manager. The role involves leading and managing activities related to curriculum development and maintenance under a large-scale training support contract, supervising instructional design teams, ensuring deliverables meet quality and program objectives, and acting as Program Manager when required.

Highlights
  • Lead and oversee curriculum development and maintenance activities on a large-scale training contract.
  • Manage contract personnel involved in instructional design and course development.
  • Ensure curriculum aligns with training standards, regulatory requirements, and client needs.
  • Serve as acting Program Manager in the absence of the Program Manager.
  • Travel nationwide as needed to support training operations and stakeholder engagement.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in training or curriculum development program management.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, or related field; or 15 years relevant experience.
  • Expertise in instructional design methodologies, adult learning principles, and training technologies.
  • Strong leadership, project management, communication, and collaboration skills.
  • Preferred experience in government, aviation, or federally regulated training environments and familiarity with LMS and courseware development tools.
  • Salary range between $136,000 and $205,000 annually.

Deputy Curriculum Development Program Manager Full Description

Overview: 
Deputy Curriculum Development Program Manager
LOCATION: Washington, D.C.
JOB STATUS: Full-time
CLEARANCE: N/A
CERTIFICATION: N/A
TRAVEL: As Needed
SALARY RANGE: $136k - $205k
 
Astrion has an exciting opportunity fora highly skilled and experienced Deputy Curriculum Development Program Manager to assist in leading and managing all activities related to curriculum development and maintenance efforts under a large-scale training support contract. This individual will play a key role in overseeing contract personnel engaged in instructional design and course development initiatives, ensuring all deliverables meet quality standards and program objectives. 

This position also serves as the acting Program Manager in their absence and requires the flexibility to travel nationwide as needed to support training operations and engage with stakeholders. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
  • Experience: 
    • Minimum of 10 years of experience in the management and administration of training or curriculum development programs of similar size and complexity. 
    • Demonstrated experience in course design and curriculum development for large-scale training programs or organizations. 
  • Education: 
    • Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. 
    • In lieu of a degree, 15 years of relevant curriculum development experience will be accepted. 
  • Skills and Competencies: 
    • Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage diverse development teams. 
    • Expertise in instructional design methodologies, adult learning principles, and training technologies. 
    • Excellent project management, communication, and collaboration skills. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
  • Experience working in government, aviation, or federally regulated training environments. 
  • Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS) and courseware development tools. 
  • Knowledge of training evaluation models and performance-based instructional systems. 

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Support the Program Manager in overseeing all curriculum development and maintenance activities. 
  • Supervise and guide contract personnel involved in instructional design, course updates, and new training content creation. 
  • Ensure all curriculum products are aligned with current training standards, regulatory requirements, and client needs. 
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts, instructional designers, and stakeholders to ensure effective course development and delivery. 
  • Monitor timelines, deliverables, and quality control measures to ensure successful project execution. 
  • Act as Program Manager when required, providing leadership and oversight to maintain continuity in program performance. 
  • Participate in client meetings, site visits, and reviews as needed to support ongoing development initiatives.