Job Summary:
The Systems Engineer III will support the Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) Initiative contract vis-à-vis Lockwood Hills, LLC. The ADL Initiative was founded in 1999 and conducts research, development, testing and evaluation to enhance distributed learning across the US federal government. The ADL Initiative engages in thought leadership to help craft the vision of future learning science and technology, innovate research and development (R&D) to mature emerging concepts, coordinate related efforts with stakeholders across government, industry and academia, and facilitate transition.
Lockwood Hills, LLC provides a competitive salary and compensation package (health insurance,
401k, paid holidays, etc.).
Responsibilities:
As the Systems Engineer III/TPOC you will be entrusted to perform the following duties:
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Highly-motivated, creative and passionate about all-things technology related to distributed learning (i.e., innovative software, programs, models).
Excellent research and reporting skills (oral and written communication).
Bachelor of Science degree and 5+ years of experience in learning technology, and a keen sense of the future trajectory of this sector.
Familiarity with scripting and programming languages (e.g., NodeJS, Python, Bash), server stacks (e.g., ELK, MERN), containerization (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes), client-side web frameworks (e.g., React, Angular), and web APIs (e.g. JSON, XML, SPARQL).
Understanding of standard web security (e.g., SSL, OAuth), web-based databases (traditional, document-oriented, or graphs), and collaboratively develop and maintain version-controlled software (e.g., via GitHub).
Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities.
Positive, dedicated team player who requires minimal supervision to complete tasks.
As the Systems Engineer III/TPOC you will be entrusted to perform the following duties:
Research, and support the implementation of learning technologies across the US Department of Defense (DoD) and federal government.
Lead technical communities of practice (e.g., xAPI communities), and develop software technical documentation, specifications, and user guides.
Draft technical and/or academic papers focused on applied research and development of learning technologies related to mobile learning and e-learning.
Serve as one of the Technical Points of Contact (TPOC) for contracts funded to address ADL's broad learning science and technology research objectives.
Serve as a task lead for specific technical and collaborative DoD or interagency projects, as assigned; and provide expert knowledge and experience in distributed learning technologies.
Be a positive, dedicated team player who requires minimal supervision to complete tasks.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience with distributed learning specifications (e.g., SCORM, xAPI), W3C web standards (e.g., linked data, HTML5), standards organizations (e.g., IEEE, IMS), and Defense/Government distributed learning policy and policy bodies (e.g., DODI 1322.26, DADLAC, DTIC, DISA).
Previous e-learning experience in US Government (USG) setting/environment.
Knowledge of different APIs and libraries and experience with learning science and theory (e.g., instructional design, performance support).