Instructional System Design & eLearning Specialist

KBR•Houston, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

KBR is seeking an experienced and versatile Instructional Design & eLearning Specialist to lead the design, development, and deployment of mission-critical training solutions for NASA’s Flight Operations Directorate (FOD). This role operates at the intersection of instructional systems design (ISD), modern digital media production, and technical project management. The specialist will build workforce capability for the next generation of NASA’s spaceflight operations by collaborating with Flight Controllers, Instructors, subject matter experts (SMEs), and video production teams. The work will prepare astronauts and ground control teams for human spaceflight operations across current and future NASA missions, including the International Space Station (ISS), Artemis Missions, and future lunar base initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, or a related field
4+ years of direct experience developing technical training/eLearning solutions.
A digital portfolio demonstrating end-to-end ISD deliverables, eLearning interactions, and multimedia work is required upon application.
Proven proficiency with authoring tools (Articulate Storyline/Rise, Camtasia) and multimedia editing tools (Adobe Creative Suite).
Demonstrated expertise applying the ADDIE model, storyboarding, and scriptwriting within technical environments.
Track record of managing training projects, scheduling, milestone tracking, and stakeholder communication.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to consult effectively with highly technical subject matter experts and navigate fast-paced deadlines.
Ability to occasionally support work outside standard business hours to meet critical mission surge requirements.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience supporting flight operations, aerospace systems, or technical/high-consequence training environments.
Working knowledge of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and experience maintaining structured data platforms (SharePoint Online, Wikis).
Experience with DACUM or formal workforce task analysis methodologies.

Responsibilities

Apply ADDIE and sound ISD principles to design, build, and maintain interactive, technical learning solutions (eLearning, web-based, and classroom materials).
Partner with SMEs, flight controllers, and engineers to perform Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and translate complex technical/operational requirements into clear instructional assets.
Drive content evolution across programs: incorporate new Artemis program content while adapting heritage ISS modules for the evolving multi-program operations landscape.
Coordinate, facilitate, and help lead core FOD common content programs, such as Space Flight Academy, Instructor Training Courses (ITC), and Evaluator/Mentor Modules.
Support train-the-trainer initiatives to equip flight instructors with baseline instructional delivery techniques.
Utilize modern authoring tools (e.g., Articulate 360, Camtasia) and digital media editing platforms (Adobe Creative Suite) for audio, video, and visual asset production.
Maintain, update, and convert online lessons to modern formats; optimize online learning design workflows, file management structures, and internal web/knowledge bases (SharePoint, Wiki).
Author scripts, storyboards, and interactive courseware; manage media assets and troubleshoot technical issues with deployed courseware.
Manage training initiatives from inception to delivery: establishing timelines, tracking project milestones, estimating resource requirements, and ensuring rigorous quality standards.