Lead Instructional Designer

Crowned Grace, Inc•Lanham, MD

17d•$33 - $43•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 will map progressive learning paths, establish design standards, and create 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 stakeholder needs and translate findings into measurable objectives; develop leadership and emerging-leader curricula; create reusable classroom and virtual training assets; adapt CGINTL’s Leadership: From Ordinary to Extraordinary™ modules to the client’s workforce; establish Kirkpatrick Level 1–3 evaluations; and prepare faculty through train-the-trainer sessions. The work requires availability for on-site work Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., as well as travel within Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties, Maryland. Employment at client facilities requires successful completion of a post-offer background investigation, including work, driving, and criminal history. The employee must also adhere to client and CGINTL standards of conduct, ethics, and confidentiality.

Requirements

A degree in Instructional Design, Adult Education, or a closely related field (such as Instructional Technology, Curriculum and Instruction, or Human Resource Development), or 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.
Ability to pass the client’s post-offer background investigation, including work, driving, and criminal history.
Availability 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.
Ability to adhere to client and CGINTL standards of conduct, ethics, and confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree.
CPTD credential in addition to a degree.
Kirkpatrick Four Levels Evaluation Certification (Bronze or higher).
Proficiency with e-learning authoring tools.
Knowledge of Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 AA accessible design.

Responsibilities

Lead client-stakeholder needs assessments, including 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 interchangeable classroom and virtual delivery.
Customize CGINTL Leadership: From Ordinary to Extraordinary™ (L:FO2E) modules for the client’s workforce and for entry-through-advanced skill levels.
Define Kirkpatrick Level 1–3 evaluation design for each program.
Brief faculty through train-the-trainer sessions.
Use evaluation data from each 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 work, schedules, and availability of client supervisors and employees.
Travel within Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties, Maryland, and be available for on-site work Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Adhere to client and CGINTL standards of conduct, ethics, and confidentiality, and pass the client’s post-offer background investigation before working at client facilities.