Instructional Designer

Steampunk • McLean, VA

4d • $75,000 - $140,000

About The Position

As an Instructional Designer, you will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive technical training programs in support of our federal client. You will work as part of a cross-functional team—including other types of design and technical experts—engaging with stakeholders and end-users to develop an effective approach and ensure adoption of new systems and processes. This requires an individual with customer service skills, and the ability to be flexible and adaptive to a fast-paced, fluid business environment. The candidate must also be able to communicate effectively and decisively with all levels of the organization and be able to solve practical problems as well as exercise sound judgement with regards to sensitive and confidential information.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain a U.S. government Public Trust Security Clearance
• 8+ years of experience in Education, Training, or a related field (10 years with a Bachelor's degree or 8 years with a Master's degree)
• Thorough knowledge of the full training life cycle and demonstrated ability to develop and implement
• Knowledge of contemporary learning management software platforms
• Experience with traditional and modern training methods, tools, and techniques
• Ability to develop courses and instructional material to educate technical and non-technical personnel.
• Experience developing training for risk management and cybersecurity programs.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and superior oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to convey complex information in a way that people understand
• Experience collaborating within a multi-disciplinary delivery team including UX/UI designers, service designers, technologists, data scientists, engineers, solution architects, and change managers
• A collaborative nature with excellent written communication and presentation skills
• Familiarity with Design Thinking and a natural curiosity for solving problems coupled with strong analytical skills
• Experience with 508 compliant training
• Experience working in an agile project-based environment
• Proficiency in MS Office and Training tools (Articulate, Camtasia, Vyond)
• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience in Training and Instructional Design

Nice To Haves

• Previous work experience in or with the federal government
• Previous work experience as a consultant

Responsibilities

• Outline and understand end users to create training appropriate to meet their diverse needs
• Analyze existing training materials and business processes to identify learning gaps/needs and opportunities for improvement
• Conduct user research to determine learning content scope and coordinate with Subject Matter Experts to structure learning paths
• Develop interactive and engaging training materials using a variety of modalities (videos, user guides, eLearning, etc.) with learner theories in mind (ADDIE, Bloom’s, Spiral Model, etc.) to create dynamic learning experiences
• Incorporate proper implementation of knowledge checks and compliance tracking
• Facilitate training development and delivery
• Establish metrics and measure user adoption
• Facilitate learning management system administration, usage, and develop feedback loops for enhancement
• Consider long-term governance for sustaining training programs and materials
• Communicate and present to stakeholders in person and online

Benefits

• The projected compensation range for this position is $75,000 to $140,000.
• Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunk’s total compensation package for employees.

What This Job Offers

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