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Curriculum Developer Program Manager

ApogeeLompoc, CAJune 17th, 2026
OverviewApogee has an exciting new opportunity for a Curriculum Developer Program Manager. The Lead Curriculum Developer / Program Manager leads delivery of practitioner-level cyber operations curriculum and assessment products supporting Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM) Cyberspace Operations Forces (COF) training under the Cyber 2.0 force generation model. This role owns day-to-day execution, schedule, quality, and Government coordination for courseware, cyber range scenarios/labs, and performance-based assessments aligned to USCYBERCOM Work Role Standards.Contingent Upon Contract Award****ResponsibilitiesProgram Management / Government InterfaceServe as the single primary POC for Government coordination (via COR/CO), ensuring non-personal services compliance.Plan and run internal execution rhythms that support Government deliverables (e.g., KO brief, PMRs, monthly status).Produce/oversee contract reporting:Curriculum & Assessment LeadershipLead design and release of highly technical, practitioner-level curriculum packages for COF 1 and COF 2a pipelines.Ensure all courseware integrates current, documented adversary TTPs and aligns to USCYBERCOM work role standards.Direct development of:Detailed lesson plans, student/instructor guidesPerformance-based labs and cyber range scenario guidesKnowledge checks and performance-based assessments, scoring rubrics, and validation plans Ensure curriculum packages are delivered30 days prior to course execution.Cyber Range / Scenario DirectionOversee design of multi-stage scenarios emulating realistic network terrain and adversary behavior, aligned to terminal learning objectives.Ensure scenarios are documented so they can be set up/executed/torn down without external troubleshooting (per PWS service thresholds).Qualifications Minimum Experience: Citizenship: Must be a US citizenClearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibilityCertifications: CISSP (or equivalent IAM Level III) AND GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)Education: Bachelor's degreeYears of Experience: 8+ years of cyber operations experienceAdditional Experience3 years formal technical instruction and/or curriculum development experience2 years project/team lead experience delivering complex technical products on schedule Demonstrated experience with cyber range concepts, adversary emulation, and assessment design Strong writing/editing skills for producing deliverables suitable for Government review/approvalPreferred QualificationsAdditional Experience: Experience mapping content to USCYBERCOM Work Role Standards and/or NICE frameworkExperience integrating threat intelligence into training (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK mapping)Experience building performance-based assessments with defensible scoring rubricsFamiliarity with PCTE or similar DoD cyber training/range environmentsExperience working in cleared environments with SIPR/JWICS workflowsAdditional InformationLocation: Vandenberg SFB, CAOn-site This is a fulltime onsite positionTravel: 10% CONUS