Senior Instructional Designer / Consultant (Team 1 Lead)

Team Carney•Fredericksburg, VA
•Remote

About The Position

Team Carney is seeking a Senior Instructional Designer / Consultant to support a key federal client, contingent on contract award. The position is fully remote, with a preference for candidates in the DC/MD/VA area. The role will be a core member of a team modernizing the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) training curriculum. The consultant will lead training consultation for program revision, analyze 125 existing courses, collaborate with subject matter experts to modernize pedagogy, and design the overall curriculum blueprint.

Requirements

  • At least 6 years of relevant professional experience.
  • Master's degree in Instructional Design, Adult Education, or Curriculum.
  • Experience revising high-volume curriculums.
  • Expert grasp of modern learning models, gamification, and AI-assisted instruction.
  • Consultation experience for potential legal content.
  • Experience in classroom learning environments and consultation on classroom technology requirements.
  • Experience working in a government contracting environment is requested.

Nice To Haves

  • Prior work revising curriculums with more than 40 courses is preferred.
  • Recent USPTO and Patent program experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead training consultation for program revision.
  • Analyze 125 existing courses as part of the USPTO training curriculum modernization.
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts to modernize pedagogy.
  • Design the overall curriculum blueprint.
  • Consult on potential legal content.
  • Consult on classroom technology requirements.

Benefits

  • Multiple medical, dental, and vision insurance options (BCBS CareFirst).
  • Health spending accounts (HSA) and flexible spending accounts (FSA).
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance.
  • Generous paid time off (PTO).
  • 11 paid holidays.
  • 6 weeks of paid parental leave.
  • Annual tuition assistance up to $5,000.
  • Student loan repayment.
  • Up to $200 annually for learning activities.
  • Up to $200 annually for fitness and active lifestyle events.
  • Ad hoc training and ongoing professional development access.
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