CURRICULUM DESIGNER - 72004206

Requisition No: 872716 

Agency: Management Services

Working Title: CURRICULUM DESIGNER - 72004206

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 72004206 

Salary:  $60,900 

Posting Closing Date: 04/04/2026 

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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:
Up to $60,900 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 prof