Instructional Systems Designer

Credence•Hurlburt Field, FL

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Credence is seeking an Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) to support operational military education for Air Force Special Operations Command at the USAF Special Operations School. The role is responsible for analyzing, designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating instructional materials and programs in support of the school’s mission. The ISD consults with subject matter experts, applies adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies, and creates effective online and face-to-face learning experiences. The position also supports continuous improvement through data-driven evaluation and refinement of instructional content and delivery. This position is onsite at Hurlburt Field, Florida. The ISD develops and maintains courseware throughout its lifecycle, creates lesson content for SIPR and NIPR systems, conducts training needs assessments, designs learning objectives and assessments, and develops course content using eLearning authoring tools. The role includes integrating multimedia, supporting course tryouts and evaluation, guiding instructors and subject matter experts, and assisting with training task lists and syllabi.

Requirements

Ability to maintain or obtain a Secret security clearance.
Practical knowledge of instructional methods and techniques and adult learning principles.
Intermediate knowledge of Adobe Captivate, Adobe Creative Cloud, Flash, and HTML5.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Basic knowledge of copyright and reproduction restrictions.
Experience may be substituted for degree requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in instructional systems design or education preferred.
Associate’s degree in instructional systems design or CCAF equivalent desired.
Prior experience in education or training in a military environment.
Advanced academic degree in instructional design, instructional technology, education, or human performance technology.
Adaptability, a solution-oriented mindset, and ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

Develop, manage, and maintain courseware throughout its lifecycle in accordance with applicable squadron operating instructions and Air Force guidance.
Develop lesson content on SIPR and NIPR in HTML5 using approved government-provided authoring tools, word-processing software, and PDF products.
Conduct Training Needs Assessments, including subject-matter analysis, identification of behavioral outcomes, clarification of instructional problems, establishment of goals and objectives, and assessment of the learning environment and learners’ existing knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Identify, develop, and evaluate instructional strategies aligned with intended behavioral outcomes; design learning objectives, assessment instruments, quizzes, end-of-course exams, and course interactions.
Create course content using eLearning authoring tools and assist with training user-interface design.
Integrate graphics, video, audio, and animation into courseware, and recommend opportunities to incorporate virtual reality into select lessons.
Support course owners in small-group tryouts, collect feedback, and incorporate findings into subsequent course drafts.
Conduct and document formative evaluations throughout the ADDIE process and create summative evaluation documents with domain-specific, criterion-referenced items to collect user feedback.
Train and guide instructors on curriculum, learning outcomes, delivery methods, and submission of Training Course Plans.
Prepare learners to use new software and hardware tools.
Assist with developing, updating, and validating the Master Training Task List to ensure tasks support training objectives.
Assist with developing, updating, and validating Syllabi of Instruction, including Course Lesson Maps, front matter, lesson descriptions, and alignment with the Training Task List.
Attend Formal Course Review events and guide subject matter experts in analyzing materials for updates to the Master Training Task List, Syllabi of Instruction, and curriculum.