Lead Instructional Designer

Crowned Grace•Lanham, MD

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Crowned Grace International (CGINTL) is seeking a Lead Instructional Designer to serve as the design authority for a multi-tier leadership, professional development, and technical training program for a large public water utility client in the Maryland suburbs of Washington, DC. The role involves mapping progressive learning paths, establishing design standards, and developing curricula for both classroom and virtual delivery. The position is contingent upon contract award; CGINTL is building a qualified candidate pool. The Lead Instructional Designer will assess client needs, create measurable learning objectives, design leadership and Emerging Leaders curricula, and develop materials that can be used interchangeably in classroom and virtual settings. The role will customize CGINTL Leadership: From Ordinary to Extraordinary™ modules, design Kirkpatrick Level 1–3 evaluations, and prepare faculty through train-the-trainer sessions. The successful candidate must complete the client's post-offer background investigation before working at client facilities, be available for on-site work Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., and travel within Montgomery and Prince George's Counties, Maryland. The candidate must follow client and CGINTL standards of conduct, ethics, and confidentiality, and pass a government background investigation.

Requirements

Degree in Instructional Design, Adult Education, or a closely related field, such as Instructional Technology, Curriculum and Instruction, or Human Resource Development; alternatively, an active Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) credential.
At least five years of experience designing adult curriculum paths.
Demonstrated success designing sequential, progressive learning paths.
Experience creating training assets for physical classrooms and interactive virtual learning environments.
Successful completion of the client's post-offer background investigation, including work, driving, and criminal history, before working at client facilities.
Availability for on-site work Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Ability to travel within Montgomery and Prince George's Counties, Maryland.
Adherence to client and CGINTL standards of conduct, ethics, and confidentiality.
Ability to pass a government background investigation.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
CPTD credential in addition to a degree.
Kirkpatrick Four Levels Evaluation Certification at Bronze level or higher.
Proficiency with e-learning authoring tools.
Knowledge of Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 AA accessible design.

Responsibilities

Lead needs assessments with client stakeholders through interviews, surveys, and job and task analysis, and translate findings into measurable learning objectives.
Design multi-tier curriculum maps, including a three-month leadership cohort covering Emotional Intelligence, Building Trust and Leading Through Change, and Accountability and Performance Alignment.
Design the structured Emerging Leaders program for new supervisors and high-potential employees.
Create dual-format lesson plans, facilitator and participant guides, PowerPoint materials, exercises, and job aids for classroom and virtual delivery.
Customize CGINTL Leadership: From Ordinary to Extraordinary™ modules to the client's workforce and to entry-through-advanced skill levels.
Define Kirkpatrick Level 1–3 evaluation designs for each program.
Brief faculty through train-the-trainer sessions.
Use evaluation data from every cohort to revise designs and adopt improved methods.
Maintain a consistent quality standard for assets delivered at client facilities or through Microsoft Teams.
Design around the real work, schedules, and limited availability of client supervisors and employees.