Instructional Systems Designer

SAIC•Arlington, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

SAIC is seeking an experienced Instructional Systems Designer to join a talented training development team supporting a government client. The selected candidate will help design, develop, and modernize training for military organizations in support of Cloud-Based Command and Control, ensuring that course content is engaging, mission-relevant, instructionally sound, and aligned with client expectations. This role requires a skilled learning professional with strong instructional design expertise, and the ability to work closely with subject matter experts, instructors, multimedia developers, graphics specialists, and client stakeholders. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of adult learning principles, curriculum development, and the unique needs of learners entering a complex mission environment. This position is Hybrid with office work being done at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

Requirements

Bachelors and six (6) years or more of related experience; Masters and four (4) years or more experience; PhD and 0 years experience
U.S. Citizenship, and an Active Secret clearance, with the ability to attain a TS/SCI
Prior experience working in or supporting NORTHCOM and related organizations
Demonstrated experience designing training for adult learners
Strong understanding of instructional design principles, adult learning theory, and curriculum development best practices
Experience developing instructor-led training, blended learning, scenario-based training, role-play activities, practical exercises, and assessments
Ability to work effectively with subject matter experts to capture, organize, and translate complex information into usable training materials
Strong writing, editing, organization, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, client-facing environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, especially PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
Ability to work collaboratively with instructional designers, instructors, multimedia specialists, graphics teams, course managers, and government stakeholders

Responsibilities

Designing, developing, and updating training materials aligned with system design updates
Applying instructional design methodologies such as ADDIE, SAM, or similar models to create effective learning solutions
Working with subject matter experts to analyze training needs and translate complex technical or mission-focused content into clear learning objectives, lessons, activities, and assessments
Developing instructor-led, blended, scenario-based, role-play, and interactive learning experiences
Creating and revising lesson plans, facilitator guides, student guides, slide decks, exercises, assessments, job aids, and supporting course materials
Collaborating with instructors, course directors, multimedia developers, graphics teams, and client stakeholders to produce high-quality training products
Supporting the design of training that prepares new employees for success in their roles and reinforces organizational standards, expectations, and mission priorities
Incorporating adult learning principles, practical application, learner engagement strategies, and performance-based outcomes into course design
Reviewing existing curriculum to identify gaps, outdated content, redundancies, and opportunities for improvement
Supporting course pilots, classroom observations, learner evaluations, and after-action reviews
Using student feedback, instructor input, and performance data to recommend and implement course improvements
Ensuring training materials are accurate, current, well-organized, and suitable for delivery in a classified government environment
Maintaining strong communication with the client and internal team to ensure training development activities remain on schedule and aligned with program requirements