Educational Technologist - Instructional System Design (ISD)

CAE • Altus, OK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the ISD Manager, the Educational Technologies initiates, organizes, and follows the ISD process in the development of assigned instructional lessons presented in various media, including paper, instructor-mediated lecture formats, and computer-based training. Performs quality assessments of deliverable products. Responsible to assist with development of training programs and courseware using the ISD process and for producing training materials using program guidelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, related discipline, OR equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
• Minimum of (3) three years professional experience in instructional analysis, design, development, delivery, or technical writing, and systematic approaches to curriculum development.
• Experience in design and development of government training curriculum is preferred
• Experience developing training programs, multimedia courseware, and aviation training is desired.
• Experience with Learning Content Management Systems preferred
• Experience designing and creating self paced, interactive instructional content
• Previous experience in producing aviation related training products
• Ability to quickly learn, understand and breakdown complex, high-tech systems
• Ability to prioritize work requirements with minimal supervision
• Results-oriented approach to performing work
• Strong organizational skills and business acumen
• Communication Skills
• Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Prior courseware and/or syllabus development experience highly desired
• Prior experience with aviation training systems highly desired
• Prior database experience desired
• Prior experience developing web enabled lesson content desired
• Prior experience with SQL, Python, or R programming languages desired
• Demonstrate an intermediate level proficiency in developing multimedia products using software within the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Demonstrate an intermediate level proficiency in Actionscript 2, 3, Standard html, html 5, Java Script
• Must be familiar with MS Project
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Must be able to effectively deliver oral presentations to management and customers
• Must be able to work independently, with minimal supervision
• Must be able to balance demands for competing resources to meet deadlines
• Must be able to work overtime as required.
• Must be willing to work overtime and occasional odd shifts as required.
• Understanding of military protocols and customs is essential
• Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures.
• Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form.
• Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know.
• Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval.
• All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.
• Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.
• Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Responsibilities

• Follow ISD processes in the maintenance, development, and upgrades of C-17 TS courseware across all crew specialties
• Develop special program–oriented procedures and work methods related to ISD support
• Coordinate with C&DM to ensure traceability of courseware updates that have been implemented and validated on the training system
• Support processes for instructional design across an extensive curriculum
• Coordinate with FTU pilot/loadmaster leads and associated Main Operating Base SMEs for annual review and other projects
• Utilize/update Master Tasks Lists (MTLs), Master Training Tasks Lists (MTTL), learning objective hierarchies, training method and media reports, and CT/FTU course syllabi
• Support the development and review of proposal and program course materials, including but not limited to: selection of appropriate instructional methods, development of instructionally sound course objectives, design and development of realistic scenarios and case studies, and design and development of valid assessment tools
• Attend TSSC ISD related interface meetings and assist in generating any necessary materials or slides for required presentations
• Ensure traceability is maintained on all baseline and changed ISD documentation on active training programs
• Accomplish ISD work in accordance with company policies, processes, procedures, and work instructions
• Conduct peer reviews to verify production in accordance with established quality standards
• Consult with customers on performance management and instructional strategies
• Interface with ISD Manager and TSSC Manager to confirm instructional methods are being followed
• Employ industry standard software and format technical documents to a specific standard
• Promotes positive morale within the courseware development team
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance
• A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe
• Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions
• Recognition, professional development, advancement and having fun!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level