Course Designer and Developer

ITA International•Portsmouth, VA

About The Position

At ITA International, we ’ re a tech-enabled professional services company. Headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, we leverage subject matter expertise, data analytics and technology to challenge boundaries and transform possibilities. With a global presence and a passionate team of over 200 ITAers, we ’ re driven by mission success for our customers, “ In The Arena. ” Our expertise spans Operations, Training, Engineering, Nanotechnology, Statistics, Machine Learning and Software Engineering – enabling data and tech-enabled solutions that deliver real value. Join our impactful journey at ITA International. As Theodore Roosevelt said, “ The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena. ” We ’ re here, standing beside our customers , ready to serve and succeed. ITA is seeking a Course Designer and Developer to join the team in Portsmouth, Virginia.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience in course material design and development or a MS/MA in relevant field (Adult Education or Human Performance Technology).
Secret Clearance Required
Must have experience and possess and maintain proficiency in the following:
Instructional Systems Design (ISD) model or Human Performance Technology (HPT) model
Training needs analysis techniques, specifically the HPT Front End Analyses (FEA) model
E-Learning concepts and practices
Coast Guard training standards
Microsoft Office Professional Suite
Must be able to read, write, understand and speak English in a clear, intelligible manner

Nice To Haves

One or more of the following skills/experience:
Articulate Storyline 360
RoboHelp
Lectora
Adobe Photoshop
HTML

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive needs analysis and design and develop objectives, curricula, instructor guides, student workbooks, job aids, course outlines, Self-Paced e-Learnings (SPeLs), and other course material utilizing the HPT and ISD models and evaluate the effectiveness for all courses.
Assist the US Coast Guard on matters related to training system development, technology assessments, process definition, and process improvements.
Develop process improvement plans necessary to achieve Coast Guard training objectives and submit recommendations.
Analyze and recommend all appropriate training media, devices, courseware, curricula, delivery devices, and methods.
Provide completed instructor guides, student workbooks, job aids, course outlines, and other course material for approval.
Develop and analyze test and examination reliability and conduct validation studies and submit findings.
Conduct statistical analysis of course results, course critiques, and follow-up evaluations, including Level 3 evaluations, as required, and submit findings.
Utilize designated authoring software programs to design and develop various Self-paced e-Learning (SPeL) products, as assigned.
On occasion may be required to gather information required in the development of an assigned project.
Facilitate course reviews, updates, modifications, and instructor support as required by the assigned project.
Facilitate training related meetings within C5ISC and other Coast Guard units, government agencies, and vendors as required by the assigned project.
Develop and present documentation and presentation materials for required meetings, conferences, and symposiums as required by the assigned project.
Attend and actively participate in project planning, working groups, and Training Branch meetings as required by the assigned project.