Summer 2027 - Instructional Systems Design Intern

Noblis • Reston, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Noblis is seeking a 2027 summer intern to support its Learning Management and Support Services (LMSS) contract for an Intelligence Community client. The intern will work with the Curriculum Management team to develop, enhance, and maintain engaging and effective learning solutions. The role involves designing and developing web-based training (WBT), instructor-led training (ILT), and virtual instructor-led training (VILT), using AI tools and methods to improve efficiency, innovation, and impact. The intern will work on-site the majority of the week in Reston and Springfield. The internship offers hands-on experience developing learning solutions for an Intelligence Community client, an impactful final project used in the workforce, client and stakeholder engagement, mentorship, leadership and communication experience, and networking with Noblis professionals and the 2027 intern cohort.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• GPA of 3.3 or higher.
• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in education, instructional design, human performance, organizational development, or a related field, or comparable work experience.
• Strong written, research, and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate with a client and provide a good customer experience.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office and/or Adobe applications.
• Hands-on experience with or interest in AI applications or AI-driven learning platforms.
• Interest in obtaining a clearance, including a polygraph.
• Ability to work on-site the majority of the week in Reston and Springfield.
• Familiarity with instructional methodologies such as ADDIE or SAM, or others.
• Ability to take ownership of projects, communicate effectively, and track requirements across multiple projects.

Nice To Haves

• TS/SCI clearance.
• Experience with technical editing and writing.
• Ability to work with all levels of internal and external staff and stakeholders.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and work flexible schedules as necessary.
• Experience developing learning solutions for Intelligence Community agencies.
• Experience conducting detailed training and/or job/task analyses.
• Experience with virtual learning environments and facilitating live virtual events.
• Experience with adult learning methodologies.
• Experience or familiarity with learning authoring tools such as Adobe Captivate or Articulate Storyline.

Responsibilities

• Work with instructional designers to assess and implement adjustments to learning solutions, maintain course materials to client and accreditation standards, and support continuous improvement.
• Meet regularly with stakeholders to gather information, develop evidence-based instructional design and delivery approaches, use innovative and efficient methods, and incorporate feedback throughout course development.
• Design synchronous and asynchronous instructional materials and performance support tools that improve learner performance while minimizing time away from mission.
• Explore and apply AI-enabled tools to support curriculum development.
• Contribute to pilot projects evaluating and integrating AI into instructional design workflows, documenting lessons learned and best practices.
• Work in a fast-paced environment and meet deliverable deadlines.

Benefits

• Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Professional development.
• Tuition assistance.
• Work-life programs.
• Award programs recognizing exceptional performance and superior demonstration of service standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed