Instructional Designer - Tysons, VA

M.C. Dean, Inc•Tysons, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Designer designs, develops, and maintains learning solutions supporting M.C. Dean’s technical, operational, and leadership development needs. The role translates complex subject matter and business requirements into practical, engaging, and measurable learning experiences delivered through eLearning, instructor-led training, blended learning, and on-the-job training. In collaboration with subject matter experts, business unit leaders, and the Content Development Manager, the designer creates scalable learning products aligned with instructional design standards, career-framework competencies, and workforce performance requirements. The position independently manages projects from analysis through development, testing, and delivery; identifies instructional gaps; builds productive stakeholder relationships; and applies established standards while improving quality, efficiency, and learner engagement. It has no direct supervisory responsibilities, though it may provide project guidance, peer reviews, or support to other instructional designers and external development resources. This is an office-based position with occasional travel to manufacturing facilities, project sites, training locations, and other business unit operations for needs analysis, SME collaboration, and observations. Field site safety requirements apply.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 2 years of experience in instructional design, curriculum development, or learning content development.
Experience designing instructor-led, eLearning, and blended learning solutions.
Experience using instructional design methodologies and adult learning principles to create measurable outcomes.
Proficiency with authoring tools such as Articulate 360, Storyline, Rise, Vyond, or comparable applications.
Experience developing complex or technical information with subject matter experts.
Experience developing assessments, facilitator guides, job aids, and instructional resources.
Strong instructional design, adult learning, and assessment knowledge.
Ability to simplify technical information without compromising accuracy.
Strong writing, editing, visual design, and organization skills.
Proficiency with digital authoring, multimedia, and Microsoft Office tools.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to incorporate feedback and apply quality standards.
Working knowledge of accessibility and digital learning best practices.

Nice To Haves

Graphic design experience, including applying visual design principles, typography, layout, and multimedia elements to create engaging, professional learning materials across digital and instructor-led formats.
Experience with technical, engineering, construction, manufacturing, or operational workforces.
Familiarity with LMS platforms and SCORM/xAPI.

Responsibilities

Design eLearning, instructor-led, blended, on-the-job, job-aid, assessment, and other learning materials using adult learning principles.
Work with SMEs and stakeholders to identify performance gaps, objectives, learner needs, and appropriate instructional solutions.
Translate technical, operational, and leadership content into structured learning experiences that build job-specific competencies.
Align learning products with approved career pathways, competency requirements, and development needs.
Collaborate with SMEs on content related to field operations, manufacturing, engineering, commissioning, safety processes, and other disciplines.
Develop facilitator guides, participant resources, case studies, and activities for leadership programs.
Convert SME-led training, presentations, procedures, and pilot materials into standardized, repeatable learning products.
Create knowledge checks, practical assessments, proficiency evaluations, and tools to validate competency.
Develop on-the-job training guides, task checklists, observation tools, and supervisor resources.
Apply templates, accessibility and editorial standards, and quality reviews; incorporate feedback before publishing.
Develop content using approved tools and prepare materials for technical review, packaging, and publication by Learning Technology.
Manage project schedules, SME reviews, status communications, and risks affecting delivery.
Review learner feedback, assessment results, and performance data to improve learning content.
Independently manage assigned projects from analysis through development, testing, and delivery.
Proactively identify instructional gaps, recommend solutions, and take accountability for quality, timelines, and timely feedback resolution.
Build productive SME and stakeholder relationships to validate accuracy and maintain project momentum.
May provide project guidance, peer reviews, or support to other instructional designers and external development resources.