Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) Lead

By Light Professional IT Services LLC•Orlando, FL

18h

About The Position

The Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) Lead will lead a team of instructional systems designers supporting tasking for two Single Award IDIQ programs. The role works with the program team to transform complex technical information into training experiences that improve operational readiness, reduce performance gaps, and support modern Navy training objectives. The lead works within multidisciplinary teams and coordinates with subject matter experts, software and systems engineers, multimedia developers, 3D artists, instructors, and customers to analyze training requirements, develop instructional strategies, and deliver engaging, performance-based learning solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Adult Education, Educational Technology, Curriculum and Instruction, or a related field.
Minimum ten years of experience designing, developing, or delivering instructional products.
Experience applying a systematic instructional design process.
Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on technical or professional training projects.
Team leadership skills.
Instructional systems design skills.
Task, job, and needs analysis skills.
Curriculum development skills.
Learning objective development skills.
Instructional strategy selection skills.
Scenario-based learning design skills.
Assessment and evaluation development skills.
Technical writing and editing skills.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Organization and time management skills.
Written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to collaborate with stakeholders.
Adaptability and continuous learning.
Ability to obtain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Department of Defense or Navy training programs.
Familiarity with AIM CPM/LOM and Navy instructional development standards.
Experience in cost and schedule management and reporting.

Responsibilities

Interact with program managers and technical leads to derive team requirements, including staffing needs, schedules, and required budgets.
Manage day-to-day team assignments, check progress, and ensure the team meets its program commitments.
Monitor and report on team cost, schedule, progress, and quality to program managers and technical leads.
Lead analysis of customer requirements, job tasks, and performance data to identify instructional needs.
Design, develop, implement, and maintain instructional content following the ADDIE process.
Apply instructional design principles, adult learning theory, and performance-based methodologies.
Review technical manuals, engineering documents, and reference materials for content development.
Develop learning objectives, assessments, lesson plans, storyboards, and supporting artifacts.
Create scenario-based activities, exercises, and performance support materials.
Coordinate with subject matter experts and technical personnel to ensure accuracy and instructional effectiveness.
Produce and maintain instructor-led training materials, interactive multimedia instruction courseware, trainee guides, tests, and documentation.
Support development of simulation-based or technology-enabled training solutions.
Participate in internal and customer reviews and incorporate required changes.
Ensure training products meet Navy standards, NAVEDTRA guidance, contract requirements, and customer expectations.
Manage assigned tasks and deliverables to meet project schedules and milestones.