Instructional Systems Designer

By Light Professional IT Services LLC•University, FL

About The Position

The Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) transforms complex technical information and performance requirements into effective training experiences that improve operational readiness, reduce performance gaps, and support customer training objectives. Working within a multidisciplinary team, the ISD analyzes training requirements, develops instructional strategies, and collaborates with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), technical personnel, software and systems engineers, multimedia developers, instructors, and customers to deliver engaging, performance-based learning solutions. Depending on experience and level, the ISD may support, independently perform, or provide leadership for instructional systems design activities throughout the training development lifecycle.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Adult Education, Educational Technology, Curriculum and Instruction, Education, English, Communications, Training and Development, or a related field
Relevant experience in instructional design, curriculum development, training development, education, technical writing, or a related field, commensurate with the level of the position
Knowledge of instructional design principles and systematic approaches to training development
Ability to analyze information, identify instructional needs, and develop effective learning solutions
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with SMEs, technical personnel, customers, and multidisciplinary project teams
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple assignments and meet established deadlines
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to learn and apply new software, systems, processes, and technical subject matter
Competency in the following areas: Instructional systems design; Systematic instructional design processes; Task, job, needs, and performance analysis; Curriculum and training development;Learning objective development; Instructional strategy selection; Scenario-based learning design; Assessment and evaluation development
Technical research, writing, and editing
Critical thinking and problem-solving
Organization and time management
Written and verbal communication
Collaboration with SMEs and stakeholders
Quality assurance and attention to detail
Adaptability and continuous learning
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Instructional Design, Adult Education, Educational Technology, Curriculum and Instruction, Education, or a related field
Experience supporting Department of Defense, military, government, or technical training programs
Experience developing performance-based training and instructional products
Experience conducting task, job, needs, or performance analysis
Experience developing assessments, learning objectives, lesson plans, storyboards, job aids, trainee guides, instructor materials, or other training products
Experience with Instructor Led Training (ILT), Interactive Multimedia Instruction (IMI), computer-based training, simulation, or technology-enabled learning
Familiarity with AIM CPM/LOM and applicable military or government instructional development standards
Experience supporting course pilots, training implementation, evaluation, or continuous improvement
Experience performing instructional product quality assurance or review activities
Experience working with multidisciplinary teams in a technical or engineering environment
Experience working with Department of Defense or Navy training standards, including NAVEDTRA guidance

Responsibilities

Analyze customer requirements, job tasks, performance data, and existing training materials to identify instructional needs and performance gaps
Design, develop, implement, evaluate, and maintain instructional content following a systematic instructional design process, such as ADDIE
Apply instructional design principles, adult learning theory, and performance-based methodologies to the development of training products
Review technical manuals, engineering documents, reference materials, and other source documentation to support accurate content development
Develop learning objectives, instructional strategies, assessments, lesson plans, storyboards, and supporting instructional artifacts
Create scenario-based activities, exercises, demonstrations, and performance support materials
Coordinate with SMEs and technical personnel to ensure technical accuracy and instructional effectiveness
Develop, revise, and maintain Instructor Led Training (ILT), Interactive Multimedia Instruction (IMI), computer-based training, trainee guides, instructor materials, tests, job aids, and other training documentation
Support development and implementation of simulation-based, technology-enabled, or other innovative training solutions
Participate in internal and customer reviews and incorporate approved feedback and required changes
Conduct or support quality assurance reviews of instructional products to ensure compliance with applicable standards, processes, and customer requirements
Ensure training products meet applicable government, military, customer, contractual, and organizational standards and requirements
Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to coordinate dependencies, resolve issues, and support successful delivery of training products
Manage assigned tasks, deliverables, and schedules to meet project milestones and customer requirements
Support course pilots, implementation activities, evaluations, and continuous improvement efforts as required
Communicate project status, risks, issues, and recommendations to appropriate team members and project leadership
Perform other instructional design and training development activities as assigned