Learning Experience Designer (LXD)

Leidos•Virginia Beach, VA

22h•$52,000 - $94,000•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos Defense is seeking a proactive and highly adaptable Learning Experience Designer (LXD) to join our training department as part of the SURTASS team. This role supports a diverse, geographically dispersed workforce operating within a high-tempo maritime environment. The ideal candidate is an agile creator who thrives in a "brief-and-execute" workflow. You must be comfortable receiving initial direction and then working with high autonomy to deliver polished products, while remaining flexible enough to pivot as we adapt to shifting customer needs and technical challenges. This isn't just a desk job; you will be on the front lines, capturing the footage and insights needed to keep our technicians ready for anything. This is a full-time, on-site contract position that includes 10–20% travel, both domestically and overseas, in support of filming events and audits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of relevant experience; OR a Master’s degree with less than 2 years of relevant experience. Additional experience, education, or training may be considered in lieu of a degree.
2+ years of experience in instructional design, multimedia content development, and/or training development. Experience should include video production, microlearning content, storyboarding, script writing, curriculum design, and collaboration with subject matter experts (SMEs).
Advanced: Adobe Premiere; Microsoft Office (expert-level PowerPoint design required)
Intermediate: Adobe Photoshop (layout design, basic image manipulation, asset preparation)
Demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with rapidly changing priorities and requirements.
Willingness and ability to travel internationally and work in maritime or industrial environments, including onboard vessels in port.
Excellent writing, verbal, and scripting skills; with the ability to translate complex technical tasks into clear, concise instructional content.
U.S. citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Adobe Captivate, Articulate Storyline, or Camtasia.
Familiarity with HTML, CSS, or JavaScript; experience with Moodle LMS.
Familiarity with NAVEDTRA 130B & 131B or Navy Training System Plans (NTSP).

Responsibilities

Field Content Capture: Travel overseas and domestically to participate in filming events; capture technician work and "day-in-the-life" procedures onboard customer platforms in port.
Agile Multimedia Development: Transform raw field footage and technical concepts into high-impact microlearning video content using Adobe Premiere (or equivalent industry software).
Dynamic Content Generation: Design and edit curriculum materials, including engaging PowerPoints, instructional aids, and interactive simulations that address evolving solution sets.
Instructional Design & Strategy: Apply tested theories (ADDIE, SAM) to create storyboards and scripts that ensure high knowledge retention for a remote workforce.
SME & Customer Interaction: Work directly with Subject Matter Experts and customers to identify training needs in a fast-paced, shifting environment.
Program Support: Manage essential training administration, including data entry, grading exams, and rigorous quality control of all materials.