Instructional Designer – Workstation

Unisity • Annapolis Junction, MD

10h

About The Position

Unisity, LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business providing expert services in the Information Technology fields. We pride ourselves on delivering what is promised, as some would say we "just do". We are highly-qualified, self-driven professionals who work towards a common goal as a team, leading when appropriate and following when needed. Description: Instructional Designer – Workstation The selected candidate will work with an experienced training team to develop and deliver certifiable training for adult learners. She/he will: Collaborate with other ISDs/Training Developers to design and develop classroom and computer-based training/web-based training (CBT/WBT) learning solutions to prepare students to carry out their mission working with a software system. Conduct competency-based platform training that incorporates multiple instructional technologies and maintain operational workstations in the classroom. Consult with subject-matter experts to determine instructional requirements, analyze software systems, adapt engineering references, and implement training solutions. Collaborate with technical writers and web managers to prepare and deliver a variety of training products. Develop and manage Lesson Plans.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of relevant experience in Instructional Systems Design, Instructional Technology, Adult Learning, Curriculum Design, Human Systems Engineering, or related discipline.
• At least 5+ years of experience in platform delivery design and development.
• Must have experience developing training products for technology-based systems or have a solid propensity for technical subjects.
• Must have in-depth experience managing training projects and teaching hands-on technology courses.
• Must have experience with or in-depth familiarity with CBT/WBT and web development and management.
• Must have experience working with technical staff.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must have a high level of proficiency with MS Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Must have strong writing and editing skills.
• Must have the ability to multi-task, self-assign work, and function in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Due to federal contract requirements, United States Citizenship and position appropriate security clearance is required. (e.g. Active TS/SCI security clearance with customer appropriate polygraph).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Instructional Systems Design, Instructional Technology, Adult Learning, Curriculum Design, Human Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Master's Degree in Instructional Systems Design, Instructional Technology, Adult Learning, Curriculum Design, Human Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience developing job aids for users and/or instructors on technologies that are new to them is strongly preferred.
• Experience developing technical publications such as requirements specifications, user manuals, technical manuals, training manuals, and other documents for end users.
• Experience using graphics applications and scripting languages including Photoshop, HTML, and JavaScript.
• System administration experience.
• Familiarity with Army Training development processes.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and deliver learning strategies based on a blended-learning strategy.
• Instruct adult learners and manage up to 50 classroom workstations.
• Evaluate instructional programs, course content, and instructional methodologies.
• Analyze learning objectives against program requirements and coordinate data gathering and processing for various levels of evaluation and assessment.
• Develop job aids for users, subject matter experts, and instructors who may be new to the targeted technology.
• Maintain CBT modules and human-machine interfaces.
• Develop and maintain WCI content and Lesson Plans.

Benefits

• Unisity, LLC believes in generously supporting employees as they prepare for retirement. The company automatically contributes an additional 12% of each employee's gross compensation to the company 401k plan, with no requirement for employee matching. All contributions are fully vested from day one, ensuring immediate ownership of retirement funds.
• Full-time employees have the option to participate in a variety of voluntary benefit plans including: A Choice of Medical Plan Options, some with Health Savings Account (HSA) Vision and Dental Unisity, LLC provides an additional 12% of employee's gross compensation to be used for benefits, any remaining funds are then forwarded to the employee as taxable income Life and AD&D Benefits (Company Paid) Short and Long-Term Disability (Company Paid)
• Unisity, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
• Affirmative Action Statement: Unisity, LLC is committed to the principles of affirmative action in all hiring and employment for minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.
• Accommodations: Unisity, LLC is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected]. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to all candidates.

What This Job Offers

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