Instructional Systems Designer, Junior

Booz Allen Hamilton•Chantilly, VA

4d•$39,600 - $81,000

About The Position

As an early-career instructional designer, you will contribute to building interactive courses by supporting more senior designers and subject matter experts (SMEs). You will learn how to understand customer needs and help create training products that strengthen critical tradecraft skills. On our team, you will collaborate with SMEs and product designers to gather training requirements and assist in shaping effective learning solutions. With guidance, you will help create learner-focused materials and performance support tools. You will support the development of training content by working with curriculum developers and SMEs while following the ADDIE model. You will apply your growing technical skills and creativity to help design engaging learning experiences for both digital and classroom settings. You will learn about multimedia tools, blended learning approaches, and effective training strategies. Communication will be key—you will participate in meetings with SMEs, help incorporate feedback, and support updates throughout the development cycle. This role is a great opportunity to grow your instructional design skills while contributing to learner-centered solutions that support national security missions.

Requirements

1+ years of experience in a professional work environment
Knowledge of learning theory and instructional technologies
Experience with eLearning tools
Experience with computer-based training or curriculum development
Ability to help create basic instructional materials, learning objectives, and assessments
Ability to learn how to integrate training into Learning Management Systems
Ability to collaborate with instructors and SMEs
TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
Bachelor's degree

Nice To Haves

Possession of strong verbal and written communication skills
Bachelor’s degree in Learning, Education, or Instructional Design
Instructional Design–related certification
Completion of training in learning, education, or instructional design

Responsibilities

Contribute to building interactive courses by supporting more senior designers and subject matter experts (SMEs).
Understand customer needs and help create training products that strengthen critical tradecraft skills.
Collaborate with SMEs and product designers to gather training requirements and assist in shaping effective learning solutions.
Create learner-focused materials and performance support tools with guidance.
Support the development of training content by working with curriculum developers and SMEs while following the ADDIE model.
Apply technical skills and creativity to help design engaging learning experiences for both digital and classroom settings.
Learn about multimedia tools, blended learning approaches, and effective training strategies.
Participate in meetings with SMEs, help incorporate feedback, and support updates throughout the development cycle.