Russian Language Course Developer 1 - RBR Technologies (Hawaii)
OUR COMPANY
RBR-Technologies is a service disabled veteran owned small business providing services and solutions in software and web development, IT engineering, knowledge management, language and training services. RBR has a reputation amongst customers and partners alike as the company of choice when high quality and mission success are top requirements. Our success is attributed to the intelligence, dedication, and years of experience our staff comprises within many government organizations including the Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), and Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). Join RBR's winning team and use your excellent Russian knowledge and instructional design skills to support vital national security missions.
Position Summary
The Russian Language Course Developer researches, identifies ,and develops language training materials/content for new cryptologic language courses and updates existing course materials to meet NSA/CSS language training requirements. They use blended learning techniques which may include a combination of eLearning tools, lectures, classroom discussions, team exercises, readings, case studies, role-plays, and demonstrations of required skills through work-related tasks in accordance with Government guidance. They also develop training materials to enable the use of various teaching methods to provide maximum effectiveness and flexibility.
RESPONSIBILITIES
+ Team with other Government and Contractor language instructors and developers;
+ Clarify and document customer requirements, course objectives and language level of materials;
+ Assist in the prioritization of training development requirements;
+ Research and leverage classified and unclassified language resources for relevant, authentic language content;
+ Develop and document training materials and collaborate with language instructors and other
+ Government and Contractor developers in the design, development and documentation of language, language-related, and area studies courses;
+ Employ technology (ex. Blackboard, Centra) in developing training materials for language learning that combines blended delivery modes such as face-to-face, online, distance, asynchronous eLearning technology and self-paced instruction;
+ Compile course materials, utilizing blended learning technology as appropriate, in a variety of teaching modes that can be used by more than one presenter;
+ Prepare instructor and student materials;
+ Assist in providing materials for iso immersion training;
+ Support the development, review and analysis of Government language training requirements and solutions to deliver courses that accurately meet students' needs;
+ Coordinate with Government personnel, technical experts, and other developers;
+ Develop assessment plans, diagnostic tests and placement tests, using contemporary authentic material;
+ Develop, organize, and document training materials, using contemporary authentic material, to include in-depth explanations of language grammar and structure as evidenced in all modes (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) of the language (both formal and informal);
+ Employ blended learning techniques that incorporate the use of language tools such as Audacity, Sound Forge, CamStudio, Capture, Adobe CS5 and Adobe Premier in the development of language training materials;
+ Develop training materials for iso immersion courses, as required;
REQUIREMENTS
+ B.A./B.S. in Language, Language-related, Area Studies, Education, International Relations, or ISD;
+ Four (4) years experience, within the last eight (8) years, developing, documenting and/or updating basic, intermediate, and advanced language courses following the principles of ISD;
+ In lieu of the relevant Bachelor's Degree, four (4) additional years of applied, practical experience as a language analyst, developing foreign language training materials, or teaching adults foreign language;
+ 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;
+ One year experience typing, using English and appropriate foreign language fonts, keyboards, and computer software;
+ Three (3) years SIGINT or Intelligence Community experience as a language analyst and/or language instructor.
+ Preferred:
+ Ten (10) years SIGINT or Intelligence Community experience as a language analyst, language instructor and/or intelligence analyst.
BENEFITS
+ 401K (Automatic Employer Contribution)
+ Medical Insurance
+ (Multiple CareFirst BlueChoice Plans)
+ Employer Paid Dental and Vision Coverage
+ Short and Long Term Disability
+ Life Insurance
+ Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
+ Paid Time Off
+ 10 Federal Holidays
+ Annual Community Outreach Entitlement
+ Bi-Annual IT Entitlement
+ Annual Cell Phone Entitlement
+ Academic Reimbursement Program
+ Certification Reimbursement Program
+ Professional Dues Reimbursement
+ Employee/Family focused Events
+ Flexible Work Schedules
RBR is an Equal Opportunity Employer
