Instructional Designer, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton•Chantilly, VA

4d•$69,400 - $158,000•Onsite

About The Position

Booz Allen is seeking a senior instructional designer to develop learner-centered training solutions supporting national security. The role works collaboratively with subject matter experts, instructors, learning technologists, multimedia specialists, graphic artists, and product designers to understand customer training needs and recommend suitable learning solutions. The instructional designer creates engaging, interactive training for online and classroom settings, using established instructional design methodologies and strategies such as blended learning and gamification. The role gathers feedback throughout development, evaluates training effectiveness using methods such as the Kirkpatrick Model, and refines solutions to improve their impact. It also includes sharing expertise through leadership and mentoring and identifying opportunities to address customers’ learning needs. The position is located in Chantilly, Virginia, and is not listed as remote. A TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required. Booz Allen describes benefits including health, life, disability, financial and retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, dependent care, and recognition awards. The projected annual compensation range is $69,400 to $158,000.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience performing instructional design tasks using adult learning methodologies in a professional environment.
Experience designing instructor-led and web-based training.
Experience applying accessibility and usability standards to adult learning solutions.
Ability to analyze course content from various sources, including policies and regulations, to develop adult learning solutions.
TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
Bachelor's degree.

Nice To Haves

Experience creating learner-centered experiences using the ADDIE method.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design preferred; Master's degree in Instructional Design is a plus.
Adult Learning Theories and Implementation Certification.

Responsibilities

Work with subject matter experts, instructors, and learning technologists to identify customer training needs and advise on appropriate learning solutions.
Design creative, learner-centered training solutions in a collaborative team environment.
Develop interactive learning experiences for online and classroom settings using instructional design methodologies.
Collaborate with multimedia specialists, graphic artists, instructors, and technical subject matter experts to build training materials.
Recommend learning solutions and strategies, including blended learning and gamification.
Meet with subject matter experts, instructors, and product designers to discuss learning materials and incorporate feedback.
Collect and analyze training results using evaluation methodologies such as the Kirkpatrick Model, and refine training accordingly.
Share expertise through leadership and mentoring.
Identify opportunities to develop solutions for customer learning needs.