Instructional Designer, Principal

Naval Nuclear Laboratory•Charleston, PA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) Naval Training & Simulation (NTS) department is seeking a instructional designer to join the Naval Training (NT) team. The instructional designer will support both the current and Next Generation Training Program (NGTP), which prepares navy personnel to qualify as nuclear propulsion plant operators in the fleet. This position will have an important role in the development, evaluation, and implementation of curriculum. The instructional designer will interface with Naval Nuclear laboratory (NNL), Naval Reactors Headquarters (NRHQ), and Navy personnel dedicated to the training of Navy Nuclear Operators on the following initiatives: Analyze current Naval Nuclear Propulsion Training Program learning objectives to support curriculum optimization for the next generation training program. Apply operator experience and subject matter expertise to develop learning objectives and qualification requirements for the next generation training Program. Apply operator experience and subject matter expertise to assist with a major revision to all current Naval Nuclear Propulsion Training Program manuals. Coordinate with Navy and multimedia personnel at NNPTC to revise and optimize computer aided instruction and curriculum lesson plans to meet the Next Generation Training Program objectives.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and 13 years of relevant experience; or Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in Education, technical, engineering; or science related field and 11 years of relevant experience; or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Education, technical, engineering or science related field and 9 years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Education, technical, engineering or science related field and 7 years of relevant experience; or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in Education, technical, engineering or science related field and 3 years of relevant experience.
All candidates must be U.S. citizens.
Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter.
All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707.

Nice To Haves

Prior qualification as a nuclear propulsion plant operator.
Prior experience with the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Training Program curriculum.
In depth understanding of training and qualification requirements in the naval nuclear propulsion training program.
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

Analyze current Naval Nuclear Propulsion Training Program learning objectives to support curriculum optimization for the next generation training program.
Apply operator experience and subject matter expertise to develop learning objectives and qualification requirements for the next generation training Program.
Apply operator experience and subject matter expertise to assist with a major revision to all current Naval Nuclear Propulsion Training Program manuals.
Coordinate with Navy and multimedia personnel at NNPTC to revise and optimize computer aided instruction and curriculum lesson plans to meet the Next Generation Training Program objectives.