Senior Instructional Designer (CAU)

IB3 Global Solutions • Albuquerque, NM

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Instructional Designer independently plans, designs, develops, implements, maintains, and evaluates training programs and instructional materials for the Contractor Acquisition University (CAU), supporting the Department of Energy acquisition community. The role applies advanced instructional design principles, adult learning theory, and systematic training development to create learning experiences for classroom, virtual, eLearning, self-paced, and scenario-based environments. The designer works with National Training Center instructors, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders through Rapid Development Teams and other collaborative processes to translate complex technical information into effective training.

This position manages complex projects and competing priorities with minimal supervision, evaluates and improves training products and processes, and provides informal technical guidance to colleagues. The position is full-time, salaried, exempt, and on-site at the National Training Center facility at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Remote work is not permitted. Some positions follow an alternative work schedule with four 10-hour days in some weeks and every other Friday off.

Requirements

• At least seven years of progressively responsible experience in instructional design, curriculum development, or a related training discipline.
• Advanced knowledge of instructional design principles, adult learning theory, and systematic training development methodologies, including ADDIE or equivalent approaches.
• Experience conducting training needs assessments, job/task analyses, curriculum development, and training evaluations across multiple delivery formats.
• Proficiency with instructional design and development tools, including Microsoft Office, Adobe, LeaderGuide Pro, Focus Learning VISION, or comparable applications.
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects, prioritize competing demands, solve problems, and exercise sound judgment with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills, with initiative and adaptability to support changing priorities.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Department of Defense/War installation access, including a DBIDS card.
• Participation in IB3’s Workplace Substance Abuse Program, including random drug testing.
• Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, education, learning and development, human performance technology, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing, maintaining, or evaluating technical training programs within DOE or other federal government environments.
• Familiarity with DOE training requirements, instructional design standards, and curriculum development processes.
• Experience applying the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) or comparable instructional systems development methodologies.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams on technical training and performance-based learning activities.
• Experience improving curriculum management procedures, tools, or quality assurance practices.
• Familiarity with National Training Center training programs and curriculum management practices.
• Familiarity with the Workday LMS.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, develop, implement, maintain, and evaluate training programs and instructional materials using established instructional design methodologies and adult learning principles.
• Conduct training needs assessments and job/task analyses to identify performance gaps, establish learning objectives, and recommend training solutions.
• Develop instructional materials for classroom, virtual, eLearning, self-paced, and scenario-based delivery, including job aids and performance support tools.
• Collaborate with instructors, subject matter experts, and stakeholders to turn complex technical information into accurate, engaging learning experiences.
• Manage course development projects, including planning, resource coordination, milestone tracking, and timely delivery.
• Identify needs and project challenges, implement practical solutions, and determine when significant issues should be elevated.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and recommend improvements to content, assessments, delivery methods, and course outcomes.
• Review and maintain training products for technical accuracy, instructional effectiveness, consistency, and applicable requirements.
• Contribute to curriculum management processes, procedures, tools, and quality assurance practices.
• Evaluate instructional technologies and methodologies for potential training and performance improvement use.
• Manage multiple assignments and changing priorities while remaining accountable for deliverables.
• Share instructional design expertise with junior designers and provide informal technical guidance to colleagues and stakeholders.
• Collaborate across functional areas, support shared team priorities, and contribute where skills and organizational needs align.
• Assist with course hosting and upload courses to the LMS.
• Test other developers’ work and provide feedback during alpha testing.
• Collaborate on interface design and instructional sequencing, and organize creative sessions with multimedia staff.
• Serve as the contact for the Quality Assurance Team and address collaboration issues between developers and multimedia staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Life insurance.
• Financial advisor access.
• Disability insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holiday plan.
• Free access to a health concierge service.
• Health and wellness program.
• Employee assistance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior