Instructional Systems Designer (Tech SME) (Remote)

A1FED Inc • VA

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About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Instructional Systems Designer to provide education and training mission support to the Defense Health Agency (DHA), which includes guidance and support systems for the professional education of more than 300,000 active duty, government service, and support personnel worldwide. The successful Instructional Systems Designer candidate will have a strong background in instructional systems design, adult learning, content development, multimedia practices, and content management. It’s imperative the candidate have impeccable written communication, analysis skills, and the ability to interface with our client. This position is primarily remote within the San Antonio, TX or Falls Church, VA areas.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, or related field.
• Five or more years of experience with adult learning in a Federal or private sector role.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Products, particularly Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Experience with eLearning authoring tools such as Captivate, Storyline, or Rise.
• Experience with media tools such as Camtasia, SnagIt, Canva, or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience in analyzing content, summarizing key points, and creating recommendations.
• Experience with content management.
• Experience with directly supporting subject-matter experts.
• Excellent written and oral communication with strong attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with DoD or DHA strongly preferred.
• SharePoint experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze learning needs using a variety of sources, including client-provided data and interviews with subject matter experts.
• Create detailed design documents for both virtual and web-based training.
• Support subject-matter experts with the ADDIE process, adult learning theory, and multimedia best practices.
• Conduct deep dive reviews of literature, research, and/or existing courses, as assigned.
• Derive recommendations and conclusions in concise reports and presentations.
• Plan and write briefs, reports, policies, and white papers related to education and training.
• Coordinate outreach with library program development personnel to assess information resources usage trends and MTF needs.
• Monitor, audit, and curate Virtual Education Center content regularly in conjunction with subject-matter experts and client guidance to ensure accuracy.
• Coordinate and facilitate working groups for policy and training development.
• Create and maintain standardized reporting for the DHA Medical Library program.
• Support the eLearning SME in LMS duties, such as communicating with Joint Knowledge Online (JKO) team.
• Assist with consolidating and presenting course evaluation (e.g., end-of-course survey) and other education and training analytics.
• Occasional travel required.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees