Instructional Systems Designer
About The Position
Ho-Chunk Inc. Management Services (HCIMS) is seeking a full-time Instructional Systems Designer. The Instructional Systems Designer is responsible for designing, developing and evaluating curriculum in accordance with the Instructional Systems Design model, Standard Operating Procedures, and Federal Law Enforcement Training Accreditation (FLETA) standards. This position requires the incumbent to work closely with other program offices, subject matter experts, multimedia specialists, and distributed learning designers to design and develop lesson plans, student materials, and instructional media. The position is based at the U.S. Department of State, Foreign Affairs Security Training Center (FASTC) in Blackstone, VA.
Requirements
- Four (4) years of experience in curriculum design and development.
- Bachelor's degree with a concentration in adult learning, education or curriculum development
- Specialized knowledge or professional experience in several of the following: instructional systems design, education and adult learning principles, cooperative learning, programming and authoring tools
- Must be familiar with standard concepts and practices in training and course development
- Must possess excellent written and spoken use of the English language
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; and attention to detail
- Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Must be a US citizen and possess or be able to obtain/maintain a SECRET clearance (A TOP SECRET clearance may be required)
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated experience working in all five phases of the Instructional Systems Design model preferred
- Familiarity with SharePoint preferred
Responsibilities
- Applies principles of Adult Learning Theory to the design of all training materials
- Designs, develops and or edits lesson plans, presentations, activities and other course material
- Designs and develops curriculum based on sound Instructional Systems Design principles
- Identifies appropriate training delivery mechanisms
- Identifies training gaps and makes recommendations to minimize or eliminate training gaps
- Conducts needs assessments
- Develops learning goals and objectives
- Monitors courses and instructors against performance criteria
- Performs course evaluation
- Develops, maintain and ensure adherence to a course development schedule during the development cycle
- Stays current on policy, law and technology changes, as well as skill requirements and office directives to ensure up-to-date curriculum
- Assists curriculum management by maintaining all curriculum records, scheduling curriculum reviews, conducting curriculum reviews, making recommendations for updates and changes, and tracking revision history
- Evaluates pilot courses to ensure that they conform to Training and Performance Standard Operating Procedures, FLETA accreditation and adult education standards
- Provides weekly updates of course activities to the curriculum manager
- Provides the necessary support and guidance to achieve and retain all FLETA accreditation requirements for the Program Office
- Manages multiple projects with overlapping timelines
- Participates in every facet of the Instruction Design process with supervision and guidance
- Employee will require supervision and has limited opportunity to exercise independent judgment and initiative in the line of work.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits that allow you to balance work and life.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
