Instructional Technology Rep

General Dynamics Electric Boat • Groton, CT

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About The Position

The Instructional Technology Rep works in the Learning Solutions & Technology group within Electric Boat’s Workforce Development organization. The group develops learning solutions and delivers training activities. This role develops and maintains curriculum for the operations and safety departments, builds courses and curriculum paths in the learning management system (LMS), and partners with stakeholders to create learning products. The position supports shipbuilder development and addresses obstacles as they arise, with a focus on problem resolution, training analysis, content design, and instructional design.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalency and at least 4 years of curriculum development experience, or a bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of curriculum development experience.
• At least 1 year of experience in any aspect of the Instructional Systems Design process, including analyzing training needs, designing instruction, developing training materials, implementing training, and evaluating effectiveness.
• At least 1 year of project management experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to handle multiple time-sensitive projects while maintaining quality.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, follow-through, and delivery.
• Customer-focused and solutions-oriented.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Instructional Systems Design.
• Instructional design experience for a defense contractor and/or the U.S. military.
• Technical experience in manufacturing or engineering.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Workforce Development colleagues, including LMS Administrators, Instructors, and media developers, as well as stakeholders and Subject Matter Experts, to develop curriculum projects on time and to a high quality standard.
• Build effective working relationships with leadership, course owners, and Subject Matter Experts across GDEB to gather content information and feedback.
• Analyze assigned department curricula to assess needs and align topical areas.
• Initiate and conduct curriculum development process and roles-and-responsibilities discussions with management for each assigned project; assess project complexity, identify assigned Subject Matter Experts, and ensure enterprise alignment as applicable.
• Maintain curriculum maps for assigned departments in partnership with department leadership.
• Facilitate completion of Training Needs Analyses between management and the project coordinator.
• Collaborate with core team members and technical experts on high-level design to analyze instructional needs and deliver appropriate learning solutions.
• Manage curriculum projects through the development process to keep tasks on schedule, anticipate or resolve problems, and ensure team members understand project requirements and schedules.
• Conduct or coordinate course evaluations and observations with Instructors and Subject Matter Experts, analyze feedback, and adjust training as needed.
• Perform scheduled maintenance to keep learning products effective, current, and high quality.
• Partner with support organizations to ensure quality curriculum is available and delivered safely.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED