Golden Key Group

About GKG

With a passion for excellence, Golden Key Group (GKG) helps clients solve their strategic, organizational, and operational challenges to better meet their mission demands. We have serviced more than 25 Federal departments and agencies and several large commercial companies since our inception in 2002.

Golden Key Group's talented professionals, combined with our strategic partners, bring a depth of commercial and government experience and expertise. We are relentless in delivering the highest levels of services to provide tangible value and create sustainable results for our clients.

Overview

The Project Manager – Curriculum Design and Development Lead provides leadership and oversight for the design, development, and management of education and training curricula in support of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This role is responsible for managing curriculum-related activities defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS), ensuring instructional materials are engaging, effective, and aligned with VA mission requirements. The Curriculum Lead applies adult learning principles and instructional design best practices to support both classroom-based and self-paced learning environments.

This announcement is associated with GKG's Future Opportunities. Future Opportunities includes contract driven professional services that are in proposal, source selection, or recently awarded. Expressing interest in GKG's Future Opportunities offers you the ability to share your capabilities and career interests with GKG; aligning your next step with your career goals!

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage curriculum design and development efforts in accordance with PWS requirements
• Oversee the creation, review, and maintenance of curriculum products, including course materials, scripts, exercises, classroom manuals, self-study guides, and other instructional aids
• Apply adult learning methodologies and instructional design theories to ensure content promotes learner engagement and comprehension
• Manage curriculum redesign initiatives to improve learning outcomes and align with evolving VA requirements
• Coordinate curriculum development schedules, deliverables, and quality assurance activities
• Collaborate with VA stakeholders and subject matter experts to validate instructional content and learning objectives
• Ensure training content supports multiple delivery formats, including instructor-led, virtual, and e-learning environments
• Track project performance and provide regular status updates and documentation to Government stakeholders
• Ensure all contractor personnel maintain professional conduct and compliance with VA standards and policies
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in curriculum development or a closely related field
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience managing curriculum development projects as defined in the PWS
• Demonstrated experience managing curriculum development programs, including:
  • Course materials and instructional scripts
  • Exercises and assessments
  • Classroom manuals, self-study guides, and other teaching aids
• Proven experience in the design and redesign of education and training content to support learner engagement and understanding
• Expertise in adult learning methodologies and instructional design principles
• Experience with e-learning development, including instructional theories, models, and learning technologies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with office automation tools and content development software
• All contractor personnel must meet VA Personal Security requirements
• Personnel must maintain professional conduct that positively represents the VA
• Due to the continuation of long-standing services, priority may be given to individuals who have previously supported this effort, contingent upon acceptable performance

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting VA or other Federal civilian agencies
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and e-learning authoring tools
• Experience supporting blended learning or virtual training environments

EEO

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Golden Key Group, LLC, is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fair and lawful employment practices. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to fostering a workplace where employees are recognized for their initiative, skills, experience, excellence, and dedication, all within an environment free from unlawful discrimination. By adhering to merit-based hiring practices, clear policies, and professional standards, we ensure that every employee has the opportunity to thrive and make meaningful contributions to the company’s success.

Pay Transparency Non Discrimination Provision

Golden Key Group, LLC will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Authorization to Share Resume and Personal Information

By submitting your resume and expressing interest in this position, you expressly authorize Golden Key Group (GKG) to share your resume and any personal information contained within it with its subsidiaries, affiliates, and teaming partners for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications for this role, as well as other available positions requiring comparable skills, education, and experience. Should GKG, its affiliates, or teaming partners determine that your qualifications align with an opportunity, you may be contacted to initiate pre-employment discussions and will be required to complete an official employment application and any related employment documentation as part of the hiring process.