Senior Instructional Developer

General Dynamics Information Technology•Washington, DC

5d•$85,000 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

GDIT is seeking a Senior Instructional Developer to support training and career-development activities for federal government clients. The role leads instructional teams and produces and delivers virtual learning programs—including webinars, web-based training, and virtual conferences—as well as in-person training, job aids, blogs, and other career-development resources. The position requires strong design, development, facilitation, and leadership skills. The Senior Instructional Developer designs instructional approaches and interactive courseware, mentors instructional design and development teams, engages customers and subject matter experts to define requirements, and develops learning solutions and content. The role researches and evaluates learning needs, creates accessible and Section 508-compliant training materials, and plans and manages in-person, online, and hybrid learning programs. It also supports learning technology initiatives, prepares course and outreach content, and contributes to proposals and contract reporting as needed. This is a hybrid position in Washington, DC, supporting multiple GDIT contracts. A NACI background check is required, and candidates must be U.S. citizens before employment begins. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, with less than 10% travel required. The stated likely salary range is $85,000–$115,000; actual compensation may vary based on experience, location, and contractual requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in instructional technology, e-learning, instructional design, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience developing and supporting online learning and other learning technologies.
Proficiency in Adobe Captivate, Rise 360, Storyline, or other web-based training software.
Ability to engage customer leadership to understand goals, clarify needs, and propose effective learning approaches.
Experience leading and mentoring instructional design and development teams.
Strong understanding and application of all phases of the ADDIE process.
Knowledge and application of adult learning theory.
Working knowledge of Section 508 compliance and experience producing accessible training products.
Experience facilitating training in person or online.
Experience developing design documents, storyboards, and e-learning prototypes.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of online delivery and content-sharing platforms such as ON24, WebEx, Adobe Connect, Blackboard, and SharePoint.
Must be a U.S. citizen; permanent residents are not eligible.
Must meet the stated citizenship and clearance requirements before employment begins; a NACI background check is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading instructional teams.
Experience using project management tools and processes to plan, track, and manage training projects and assignments.

Responsibilities

Design and develop instructional approaches and interactive courseware that meet training requirements.
Lead and mentor instructional designers, developers, and multimedia staff, ensuring quality and consistency.
Participate in developing business strategies for new and existing learning products that address government training needs.
Engage customer leadership, subject matter experts, and instructional designers to gather requirements and develop learning solutions and content.
Conduct research to inform course design and ensure learning content is relevant.
Develop Section 508-compliant web-based, instructor-led, and virtual instructor-led training materials, including SCORM-conformant content, instructor guides, student guides, quick reference guides, and supplemental performance-support materials.
Plan, develop, manage, and evaluate in-person, online, and hybrid training programs.
Support learning technology initiatives, including webinars, online courses, self-paced e-learning, and streaming video.
Prepare program content and messaging, including course descriptions, learning objectives, and outreach communications.
Contribute to business proposals and contract reporting activities as needed.
Produce and deliver virtual learning programs, in-person training, job aids, blogs, and other career-development resources.
Facilitate training in person or online.

Benefits

Full-flex work week where possible.
401(k) with company match.
Medical plan options, including options with Health Savings Accounts.
Dental plan options.
Vision plan.
Paid education and certifications.
Paid vacation and holidays.
Paid time off that may include sick, personal, parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
Short- and long-term disability benefits.
Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance.