Instructional Design & Developer - Learning & Organizational Development

National Laboratory of the Rockies•Golden, CO

1d•$83,600 - $150,500•Hybrid

About The Position

NLR's Learning & Organizational Development (L&OD) team is seeking an Instructional Design & Developer to design, develop, and continuously improve engaging learning experiences. This role combines learning consulting, creative instructional design, and content development utilizing modern development tools with a growing use of AI-enhanced workflows. The role is led by the Manager of L&OD, will involve close collaboration with members across the L&OD team, key stakeholders and leaders, and external development partners to deliver high-quality engaging, effective, and scalable learning experiences. The position will serve as the primary design and development partner for leadership and professional development programs, manager enablement resources, and other L&OD initiatives.

Requirements

Relevant Bachelor's Degree and 5 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant Master's Degree and 3 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant PhD or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant JD or equivalent relevant education/experience.
Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.
Proficiency in Articulate Storyline and/or Rise
Proficiency in Vyond or comparable animation/video development tool
Experience applying adult learning principles, instructional design models, and accessibility standards in learning and visual design.
Demonstrated ability to translate complex content into clear, engaging learning experiences
Experience designing for blended and cohort-based leadership development programs, manager enablement resources, toolkits, or job aids
Experience and ability to step in and facilitate as needed
Comfort incorporating AI tools into design and development workflows
Strong project management, communication, and collaboration skills
LMS experience
All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation.
All candidates must be authorized to access the facility per DOE rules and guidance within a reasonable time frame for the specified position in order to be considered for an interview and for hiring.
If a candidate is currently participating in an FGTRP, they will be required to disclose their participation after receiving an offer of employment and may be required to disengage from participation in the FGTRP prior to commencing employment.
Any offer of employment is conditional on the ability to obtain work authorization and to be granted access to NLR by the Department of Energy (DOE).
If you are offered employment at NLR, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of graphic design principles; experience with Adobe Creative Suite or Canva
Change management awareness or experience

Responsibilities

Design and develop engaging, learner-centered experiences across multiple modalities including e-learning, virtual and live instructor-led, blended, and on-demand formats
Serve as the primary development partner for leadership and professional development programs, working closely with the Leadership Development Strategist & Facilitator to translate strategy into polished learning experiences
Build and maintain e-learning modules, animations, and video-based content using Articulate (Storyline/Rise) and Vyond
Incorporate AI tools and emerging technologies into the design and development workflow to increase quality, efficiency, and scalability
Apply adult learning principles, sound instructional design models (ADDIE, SAM, backward design), and evidence-based practices
Develop supporting materials including facilitator guides, participant workbooks, job aids, toolkits, and manager resources
Partner with subject matter experts and stakeholders across the lab to conduct needs analysis, define learning objectives, and design appropriate end-to-end learning experiences that meet lab objectives. Types of projects include but are not limited to: management and leadership development, new employee orientation and onboarding program, and online policy/procedure training modules.
Partner with external vendors and content providers to evaluate, customize, and integrate third-party resources into NLR's learning experiences.
Co-create with the L&OD team to ensure design decisions align with the broader L&OD strategy, Leadership Competencies, and organizational priorities
Stay current with trends in instructional design, learning technology, and AI applications in L&D — proposing and piloting enhancements that improve effectiveness and scale
In partnership with our Institutional Training Team, establish and maintain design and accessibility standards, quality review processes, and the ability to incorporate feedback and data to ensure consistency, continuous improvement, and excellence across all L&OD deliverables
Build and maintain shared templates, asset libraries, and design standards that enable the L&OD team to work more efficiently and consistently.
Iterate based on learner feedback, data, and evaluation results to continuously improve programs and resources