CURRICULUM DESIGNER - 72003818

Requisition No: 865923 

Agency: Management Services

Working Title: CURRICULUM DESIGNER - 72003818

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 72003818 

Salary:  $58,000 - $61,000 

Posting Closing Date: 12/25/2025 

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Curriculum Designer
Division of State Purchasing
State of Florida Department of Management Services
This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

The Work You Will Do:
As a curriculum designer you will primarily serve as a designer for online and in-person, instructor-led, and blended learning projects using instructional design principles. The incumbent will be expected to use learning software such as Articulate 360 and PowerPoint to include interactive elements such as audio, video, quizzes, and scenarios in training material while also maintaining appropriate instructional materials for instructors and learners. This position uses design and project management principles to enhance the content of courses and will work to further enhance the success of the division’s procurement, contract management, and contract negotiation courses.

The Difference You Will Make:
This role is part of a small team that manages over 5500 concurrent certifications throughout the State of Florida. Those requiring or seeking training provided by the Bureau of Governance and Professional Development are procurement and contract management professionals working for governmental entities throughout the State of Florida. 

How You Will Grow:
DMS’ employees embody four pillars daily: lead by example, serve with excellence, create efficiencies, and challenge the status quo. DMS hires great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our organization stronger. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly.

The Division of State Purchasing offers many training and certification opportunities, including: Florida Certified Contract Manager, Florida Certified Contract Negotiator, Project Management Professional, Certified Public Manager, and other trainings that may or may not lead to formal certification.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
State of Florida employees enjoy top-tier benefits offerings including comprehensive health coverage to meet the needs of you and your family while maintaining low deductibles and low monthly out-of-pocket contributions. State employees also enjoy the option of selecting between the FRS Pension Plan and the FRS Investment Plan for retirement.  As an additional benefit, state employment affords you the opportunity to take part in the tuition waiver program within the state university and community college systems.
 
For a more complete list of benefits, visit https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/.

Pay:
$58,500 - $61,000 annually.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The Research and Training Specialist serves as a curriculum developer in the Bureau of Governance and Professional Development within the Division of State Purchasing. This position serves primarily as a designer for online, instructor-led, and blended learning projects, using instructional design principles.  The incumbent will be expected to use learning software such as Articulate 360 and PowerPoint, to include interactive elements such as audio, video, quizzes, and scenarios. This position uses images and design principles to enhance the content of courses.  Research & Training Specialists are responsible for maintaining current knowledge in the field of instructional design, as well as consulting with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and other principals or customers.  In addition, this position’s responsibilities include maintaining curriculum updates, review and analysis of course evaluations and assessments, using a variety of instructional technologies for courses and projects, tracking legislation, and projecting/managing timelines.  Finally, the position contributes to improving customer service, product quality, and efficiency for the professional development team.

• Design, develop, implement, maintain, and enhance learning and development programs, processes, and supporting materials (e.g. program implementation and training guides, process communication tools, job aids, presentations, video, multimedia) for the adult learner to be used with different media and delivery options: instructor-led, virtual, interactive web-based, self-study, and assessment products.  Research information for the purposes of developing new and enhancing existing programs that meet professional development objectives.
• Utilize a wide range of instructional technologies to enhance curriculum design and development, creating engaging learning materials and completing projects that improve instructional quality, increase learner engagement, and support measurable learning outcomes.
• Maintain procedures, manuals, data files, and governance documents for the purpose of providing relevant information and complying with regulatory requirements and policy guidelines.
• Create and maintain project timelines and monitor completion of milestones & deliverables for areas of responsibility. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders (SMEs, advisory groups, etc.). Function as a liaison for the Division of State Purchasing to customers to identify needs and coordinate service and support for professional development objectives.
• Other essential duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of current trends in instructional design and/or adult learning fields.
• Knowledge of principles of effective design for online training (OLT) and instructor-led training (ILT) projects.
• Knowledge and skills in written and verbal communication.
• Knowledge of developing engagement and knowledge-transfer activities.
• Skill in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). 
• Skill in using specialized design software (Articulate 360, Captivate, etc.) and other web-based tools.
• Skill in developing and/or presenting curriculum.
• Ability to apply theoretical concepts (adult learning theory, instructional design principles) in real-world training scenarios.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize complex data to make recommendations for improvements.
• Ability to interact effectively with others and maintain working relationships.
• Ability to work on multiple, complex projects.
• Ability to prioritize work tasks.
• Ability to problem-solve effectively and develop work solutions based on needs assessments or other materials.

Qualifications:

Minimum

• Two years of experience developing instructional materials and maintaining courses or programs.
• One year of experience with course design software (Articulate 360, PowerPoint, Captivate, etc.).

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in the fields of instructional design, adult education, performance improvement, communications, psychology, or a related field.
• Two or more years of experience utilizing specialized course design software.
• Knowledge of State of Florida procurement statutes (Chapter 287) and rules (60A).

Other Job-Related Requirements for this Position:

• Ability to travel a minimum of 10% throughout Florida. 
• Adheres to safety awareness policies in the workplace, views safety videos when presented and attends required safety meetings.  Practices lessons learned on a daily basis to avoid accidents.
• Pursuant to F.S. 215.422 every officer or employee who is responsible for the approval or processing of vendors’ invoices or distribution of warrants to vendors are mandated to process, resolve and comply as section 215.422 requires.
• Position requires sedentary work and repetitive motion.

Our Organization and Mission:
Under the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis, Secretary Pedro Allende and DMS’ Executive Leadership Team, the Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) is a customer-oriented agency with a broad portfolio that includes the efficient use and management of real estate, procurement, human resources, group insurance, retirement, telecommunications, fleet, and federal property assistance programs used throughout Florida’s state government. It is against this backdrop that DMS strives to demonstrate its motto, “We serve those who serve Florida.”

Special Notes:
DMS is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce.  Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following provided email addresses:
DMS.Ability@dms.fl.gov
DMS.Veterans@dms.fl.gov
An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DMS Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 488-2707. DMS requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.