Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) Lead

By Light HQ•Orlando, FL

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 guides ISDs working in multidisciplinary teams. The team analyzes training requirements, develops instructional strategies, and collaborates with subject matter experts, software and systems engineers, multimedia developers, 3D artists, instructors, and customers to deliver engaging, performance-based learning solutions. The lead is also responsible for coordinating team requirements, staffing, schedules, budgets, daily assignments, and reporting on cost, schedule, progress, and quality.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Adult Education, Educational Technology, Curriculum and Instruction, or a related field.
Minimum of 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.
Instructional systems design.
Task, job, and needs analysis.
Curriculum development.
Learning objective development.
Instructional strategy selection.
Scenario-based learning design.
Assessment and evaluation development.
Technical writing and editing.
Critical thinking and problem-solving.
Organization and time management.
Written and verbal communication.
Collaboration 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

Work with the program manager and technical leads to derive team requirements, including staffing needs, schedule, and required budget.
Manage day-to-day team assignments, check progress, and ensure the team meets its program commitments.
Monitor and report team cost, schedule, progress, and quality to program managers and technical leads.
Lead a team analyzing customer requirements, job tasks, and performance data to identify instructional needs.
Lead the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of 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 (ILT) materials, Interactive Multimedia Instruction (IMI) 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.