Senior Instructional Designer

MetaPhase Consulting•Tysons, VA

18h•$115,000 - $135,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At MetaPhase, we believe Quirky is Cool and being authentic is the only way to be! We take the work we do very seriously and do a lot of important mission-focused work for our clients. We are individuals with different passions and strengths who take as much joy in the work we do as from those we work with. Today, we have a team that is invested in creating new solutions that lean forward, challenge the status quo, but also reflect our intimate knowledge of our customers’ business. Over the years we have fostered a culture in which we are united by shared values—passion, solidarity, generosity, curiosity, and boldness—and these come alive in the work we do and how we do it. Together, we know our people are our difference—for our clients and our colleagues. Are you ready to: Work alongside a dedicated and diverse set of people to offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients? Learn and grow by taking advantage of every opportunity available to you? Join a company which prides itself on its shared values and inclusive culture? Be the difference and make it happen? MetaPhase supports a federal strategic communications and training section that develops policy-informed communications, delivers targeted training, and ensures messaging aligns with regulatory standards and national security priorities. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to produce accurate, accessible content and training solutions that strengthen compliance, promote data integrity and support informed decision-making across the program. In support of this project, MetaPhase is seeking a Senior Instructional Designer with 10+ years of experience to provide strategic and operational leadership for the design, development, delivery and evaluation of large-scale government training and outreach programs. The Senior Instructional Designer will support federal stakeholders by translating complex policies, regulations and technical systems into effective learning experiences for diverse audiences. This position will oversee the full lifecycle of instructional design activities and ensure training programs are scalable, compliant, measurable and aligned with federal policies, branding and accessibility requirements.

Requirements

A minimum of ten (10) years of specialized experience leading enterprise-level instructional design and training initiatives for federal agencies or large regulated programs.
Demonstrated expertise in adult learning theory and instructional design methodologies (ADDIE, Agile, Design Thinking).
Hands-on experience with PowerPoint, Camtasia, Articulate Storyline, and Learning Management Systems (LMS).
Ability to meet federal compliance standards including Plain Language and Section 508 accessibility requirements.
U.S. Citizenship required.
Minimum bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, Communications or a related field. Equivalent experience may be substituted.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and execution of enterprise-level training and outreach strategies supporting federal programs and regulated environments.
Develop high-quality instructor-led, virtual, blended, and self-paced learning solutions.
Translate complex regulatory, policy, and technical content into clear, engaging, and accessible training materials.
Create full lifecycle training products including curriculum, storyboards, presentations, facilitator guides, participant materials, job aids, and eLearning content.
Design assessments and evaluation methods to measure training effectiveness and use performance data to continuously improve learning solutions.
Coordinate content reviews and clearances with subject matter experts, technical editors, and federal stakeholders.