Instructional Systems Designer

Job Summary: Work as an Instructional Systems Designer within a multi-functional team to design and develop Computer-Based Training (CBT) for Interactive Multimedia Instruction (IMI) and Instructor-Led Training (ILT), with classroom and mobile delivery modes. Collaborate with internal and external Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), other instructional systems designers, multimedia developers, artists, systems/software engineers, and Navy stakeholders to develop and deliver courseware.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Designs learning content throughout its lifecycle to include: analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation
• Applies effective training methodologies to improve knowledge, skills and abilities based on the needs assessment of the audience and job task analysis
• Coordinates with a variety of engineers, artists, and project professionals to employ a wide range of skills and software tools in support of the visual and technical designs for various levels of IMI
• Develops/derives and reviews learning objectives from task and analysis data
• Presents design recommendations to customer for approval
• Coordinates with SMEs to develop content and researches specific learning objectives and to develop scenarios to provide realistic context for learning objectives
• Designs, implements, and interprets evaluation and assessment instruments
• Designs interactive learning activities supporting an individual's performance requirements and develops digital storyboards in support of those activities
• Collaborates with SMEs and artist to identify types and fidelity of media
• Coordinates curriculum development in a co-located, multi-company, multifunctional team environment
• Adheres to style guide and quality of instruction standards
• Conducts self-reviews and supports quality of instruction reviews
• Prioritizes work to effectively meet deadlines
• Adapts to frequent changes in direction as the project meets internal and external needs
• Supports and responds to Quality Assurance during product testing
• Responds to and resolves customer comments in learning content
• Attends customer meetings and represents the training and instructional design team
• Collaborates and communicates effectively within a cross-functional team to ensure both team goals and individual goals are met
• Works within budgetary and schedule constraints to achieve assigned objectives
• Tracks and manages the workflow and deadlines of small teams (3-8 ISDs)
• Mentors junior ISDs in instructional design strategies and government contracting protocol
• Presents project status and risks to upper management
• Assists with proposals as needed

Minimum Job Requirements: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in instructional design, adult education, I/O psychology or similar program and 6+ years of ISD experience. 8+ years of Instructional Design experience required in lieu of degree. Proven ability to work in a deadline-oriented environment. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance.

Additional Desired Qualifications:

• 5 years of Department of Defense (DoD)/Military training experience
• Secret Security Clearance
• US Navy veteran
• Experience with the Navy ILE, ATLAS Pro, AIM II and CPM
• Experience with mobile training development and delivery
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills 
• Demonstrated presentation skills
• Capable of working in multidiscipline team environment
• Capable of working with stakeholders at all levels
• Proven proficiency in PC skills, including Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills