Instructional Systems Design Manager

This position involves collaborating with internal project team members, government stakeholders; subcontractors, and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to create engaging, instructionally sound training programs that meet mission-specific and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have 5 to 8 years of experience designing and developing training content for federal, state, or military audiences and 1 to 3 years in a team lead role.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Adult Education, Educational Technology, or a related field.

Experience: 5 to 8 years of professional experience as an Instructional Designer or in a related training and development role.

Government Experience: Demonstrated experience designing and developing training content for military, federal, or state government agencies.

Instructional Design Theory: Strong knowledge of instructional design methodologies (e.g., ADDIE. PADDIE+M) and adult learning principles, needs assessment and curriculum development.

Authoring Tools: Understanding of eLearning authoring software such as Articulate Storyline 360, Adobe Captivate, or similar tools.

Technical Skills: Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) administration and content management.

Security Clearance: Active Secret security clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain one, is required.

Soft Skills:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively translate complex technical information for varied audiences.

Exceptional collaboration, project management, and organizational skills.

Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior military or other associated with the US military experience with the Systems Approach to Training and Education (SATE) methodology.

Practical experience in Earned Value Management (EVM) to drive project performance, analyze cost/schedule variances, and reporting to stakeholders.

Experience with multimedia development (e.g., video production, graphic design).

Certification in instructional design or eLearning development.

Project and Resource Management: Oversite of curriculum, course, and courseware development projects, ensuring quality standards, budget and deadlines are met. Effective allocation of resources to optimize team production.

Team Oversite: Oversee an assigned team of instructional designers and eLearning developers, fostering a collaborative, innovative and inclusive team environment prepared to meet milestones and deliverables.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

Connect with SMEs, trainers, and assigned team members to gather training requirements, translate complex concepts into effective objectives and learning materials, and ensure accuracy of learning content.

Participate in stakeholder meetings to provide technical guidance on instructional design and emerging learning technologies.

Needs Analysis:

Conduct comprehensive needs and gap analysis with customer and project subcontractors to identify training requirements, target audiences, and performance outcomes for government programs.

Guide training qualification and competency requirements based on job/duty task analysis to be developed beyond classroom instruction.

Oversight of Design and Development:

Design and development of training approaches, materials, and curriculum using established instructional models like ADDIE.

Creation of a variety of learning assets, including instructor-led training (ILT) materials, web-based training (WBT), student instructional materials and learning aids, storyboards, video scripts, scenario-based learning, and knowledge and skill-based assessments.

Identification of best uses for training media, materials and labs to be integrated into course curriculum.

Understanding of learning development authoring tools such as Articulate 360, Storyline, Adobe Captivate, and Camtasia, multimedia design, and Learning Management System (LMS) administration.

Implementation and Evaluation:

Support the implementation and delivery of training programs, including coordination of online and in-person sessions.

Support development and implementation of evaluation methodologies (e.g., surveys, assessments, focus groups) to measure the effectiveness and impact of training.

Analyze feedback and data to recommend and implement improvements for course materials and delivery.

Standards and Compliance:

Ensure all training solutions and materials adhere to government standards for course accreditation compliance and specific agency regulations.

Upload and manage training content within an LMS, tracking learner progress and running reports.