Instructional Systems Designer

Banner Quality Management Inc•Cleveland, OH

About The Position

BQMI is seeking an experienced Instructional Systems Designer / Writer to develop interactive web-based training courses to support the NASA Safety Center’s (NSC) professional development initiatives. The Instructional Designer / Writer will apply a combination of creative and technical skills in the design and development of courses for the NSC’s Strategic Engagement and Development Office. The NSC is an IACET accredited training provider. The mission of the NSC is to provide Safety and Mission Assurance (SMA) training and development expertise, information, verification, and analysis to enable collaboration and learning while promoting a safe workplace and successful programs and projects. The NSC vision is to be NASA’s preeminent resource for SMA expertise, data, and tools.

Requirements

Knowledge of learning theories and instructional design models
Skilled in creating content for different learning audiences
Strong creative and technical writing skills
Research skills including gathering and analyzing data from multiple sources to develop content
Ability to extract information from interviews, technical documents, and metrics
Ability to craft creative, unique, and relevant interactive content
Demonstrated command of the English language including rules and usage
Knowledge and awareness of 508 compliance
Excellent writing, grammar, editing, and communication skills
High comfort level with technical subject matter
Ability to communicate with engineers and others with a technical background
Application of adult learning concepts, methods, and processes
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Strong, resourceful online researching abilities
A minimum of 3 years’ experience working in Instructional Design and/or Writing
Bachelor’s Degree in Instructional Design, Writing, or a related field
Must provides samples of work(writing samples, instructional design, etc.)
Ability to interface with high-level customers in a respectful and professional manner
Analytical, able to plan and adhere to a project schedule, organized, effective time management
Detail-oriented with the ability to follow specific direction
Self-motivated, self-starter
U.S. citizenship is required

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in a NASA or Federal/DOD environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

Work with the NSC customer and NASA course owners to establish training objectives and determine the scope, content, and structure of new courses, based on identified learning outcomes.
Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop new course content and identify visuals.
Write effective copy, instructional text, and scripts (audio and video).
Develop examples, exercises, scenarios, and case studies to engage learners, enhance and reinforce course content, and improve transfer to the work environment.
Develop appropriate assessment tools to ensure that learning objectives are met.
Suggest the appropriate delivery format for courses to be developed.
Support NSC-sponsored training conferences and events as requested, including: Draft and revise session presentations for event speakers, Attend events to document observations, best practices, and attendee feedback.
Build and maintain close working relationships with NSC staff and their stakeholders/customers to understand training and course development needs and requirements.
Develop and maintain knowledge of the NSC’s technical disciplines, curriculum documents, and training and professional development environment.
Coordinate work with extended team members and resources, such as project managers, interactive designers, producers, and multimedia developers as needed.