INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER I

General Summary

The Instructional Designer I serves as an integral part of the Integrated Product Team (IPT), conducting the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation phases to develop Computer-Based Training (CBT) materials using commercial off-the-shelf and/or company-created software tools. The ID provides expertise to design and develop CBT or conduct technical training in accordance with contractual specifications, standards, and instructions.

Essential Job Functions

• Uses commercial off-the-shelf or company-developed authoring tools to create CBT products, such as Interactive Courseware (ICW), or Instructor-Led Training (ILT) materials in accordance with company and customer curriculum development standards and conventions.
• Writes text, gathers graphics, and assembles other onscreen elements to create clear, concise, and instructionally sound onscreen presentations of information in accordance with the prescribed guidance for the specific project.
• Works with a team of training development professionals to analyze, design, develop, and deliver CBT products, virtual/augmented reality simulators, and training devices. Advises Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and Courseware Developers (CWDs) on the Instructional Systems Design (ISD) principles used to develop training.
• Using SME and CWD provided input, analyzes, designs, develops, implements, and evaluates instructional materials including needs analysis, target audience analysis, job/task analysis, learning objectives, learning measures, learning strategies, flow diagrams, lesson specifications, and storyboards.
• Works closely with Quality Assurance Professionals (QAPro) to ensure that produced training materials are instructionally sound.
• Provides expertise in ISD by assisting and advising training development and support personnel.
• Must be aware of International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) restrictions on the export of military hardware and training services.
• Must be aware of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and security classifications as outlined in the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM).
• Must be capable of safely handling government-furnished equipment and materials.
• May attend training conferences, In-Process Reviews (IPRs), and other required meetings.
• May be required to work occasionally outside of normal hours due to travel or availability of training equipment.
• Must be available to work a standard weekly schedule with overtime as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Job Requirements

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Work under supervision to proactively develop training materials.

• Must be experienced in using Microsoft Office software tools.

• Able to work in a team concept to accomplish common goals.

• Must interact with military and other government personnel using the appropriate dialect and affording the proper courtesies while observing the correct customs.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

• Must be able to obtain a security clearance when required by the contract.

• Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Technology, Instructional Design, Instructional Systems Design, or a closely related field, or an equivalent. Closely related degrees must include the majority (or "a core group") of coursework in instructional design, theory, and practice.

• Additional qualifications or experience as required by the contract position.

• Successful completion of an approved Military Instructor Training Program is a plus.

• Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets.