CANES SME Curriculum Developer (Job 1496)

The role

This person will develop and maintain CANES and C4I training products including courseware, lesson plans, and lab exercises. The role supports TACNET modernization at Naval Station Norfolk by translating system updates and fleet requirements into training.

What you will do

• Review system updates and configuration changes to ensure curriculum aligns with CANES fleet baseline.
• Develop, update, and maintain CANES and C4I courseware, lesson plans, student guides, presentation materials, and practical lab exercises.
• Apply Instructional System Design methodology to define requirements and establish learning objectives.
• Utilize Navy authoring tools such as CPM/LOM and AIM to develop and manage curriculum.
• Ensure training materials reflect real-world system administration practices and fleet operational standards.
• Support pilot courses and fleet training events.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and incorporate feedback.

Required qualifications

• Demonstrated experience supporting Navy TACNET, CANES, ISNS/COMPOSE, or other C4I systems
• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum five (5) years of experience supporting computerized systems, including experience with network protocols, system administration, or LAN environments
• Experience working with system configurations, upgrades, or baseline changes in an operational or sustainment environment
• Strong understanding of shipboard network architecture and operational practices
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply technical documentation to real-world systems or training content
• DoD 8570 and/or 8140 Cybersecurity workforce qualified within nine (9) months of hire date
• Active Secret Clearance

Nice to have

• Recent hands-on experience with CANES or COMPOSE
• Background supporting fleet sustainment, Regional Maintenance Centers, or in-service engineering activities
• Experience developing training materials, SOPs, technical guides, or configuration documentation
• Familiarity with Navy training development processes or structured curriculum development
• Experience working with virtualization platforms (VMware), Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Windows Server, or Cisco networking
• Prior experience mentoring or guiding personnel in technical environments

Benefits

• Personal Time Off (PTO)
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Supplemental life with AD&D
• Disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching component
• Training for career development
• Access to e-learning suite
• Professional and technical certification preparation
• Education assistance at accredited institutions

Before you apply

• Must have an Active Secret Clearance walking through the door
• Must be DoD 8570 and/or 8140 Cybersecurity workforce qualified within nine (9) months of hire date

About the company

DLH delivers improved health and national security readiness solutions for federal programs through science research and development, systems engineering and integration, and digital transformation.