Instructional Designer

Castellum Inc • Washington, DC

15d • $90,000 - $130,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Corvus Consulting, LLC is seeking an experienced Instructional Designer to serve as the primary lead for the design, development, and delivery of training and communication materials supporting The September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) Transformation Project. This role will own the full lifecycle of instructional products and communication collateral that prepare VCF staff and external stakeholders for the program’s new operating model, updated policies and procedures, and the implementation of the myVCF claims‑processing system. The Instructional Designer will collaborate closely with subject matter experts and project partners, while independently driving the creation of high‑quality, engaging, and standard-aligned learning solutions from initial concept through final delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Instructional Designer or Graphic Designer in a multimedia, corporate, or similar environment
• Advanced proficiency with Adobe Captivate and the Adobe Creative Cloud suite
• Ability to rapidly assimilate complex subject matter and translate it into clear, structured learning materials
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and time‑management skills
• Ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels, both independently and in teams
• Eligibility to obtain a Public Trust clearance

Nice To Haves

• Experience designing training for complex operational processes or policy‑driven environments
• Familiarity with federal programs, claims‑processing workflows, or large‑scale transformation efforts
• Demonstrated success developing communication collateral for diverse audiences

Responsibilities

• Evaluate learning needs, performance gaps, and stakeholder requirements to design impactful instructional solutions
• Develop a full suite of training and communication products, including interactive modules, videos, branching scenarios, learning sprints, flashcards, one‑pagers, knowledge checks, email templates, and related materials
• Analyze existing or provided content to identify gaps, define learning objectives, and recommend appropriate instructional and communication approaches
• Create clear, consistent visual content aligned with VCF standards and organizational messaging
• Apply ADDIE, SAM, Bloom’s Taxonomy, and adult learning methodologies to guide solution design
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to gather information and validate instructional content
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality across all instructional and communication deliverables
• Utilize advanced Adobe Captivate, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Creative Cloud tools to build engaging learning experiences
• Stay current on instructional design trends, technology, and training methodologies

What This Job Offers

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