Senior Instructional System Designer

CyberMedia Technologies

25d

About The Position

CTEC is seeking a Senior Instructional Systems Designer to support the analysis, design, development, delivery, and deployment of high-quality learning assets and experiences delivered through classroom, virtual, and hybrid modalities. The role leads instructional design work, applies adult learning theory and the ADDIE model, and creates engaging, accessible materials aligned with learner needs and client quality standards. The position includes creating interactive and experiential learning experiences, using authoring and multimedia tools, and collaborating with subject matter experts, instructional designers, and project managers. The designer helps manage the instructional design lifecycle, schedules, milestones, risks, and deliverable quality. East Coast core hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and a reliable high-speed internet connection is required. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain and maintain the required clearance; an active WAU public trust clearance is preferred. Candidates will undergo pre-employment screening.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Instructional Design or a related field from an accredited college or university.
At least 8 years of experience working as a senior instructional systems designer.
Experience designing and developing courses with Lectora or similar authoring tools.
Ensure instructional content is accurate, consistent, aligned with quality standards, and compliant with Section 508 accessibility requirements.
Ability to work closely with subject matter experts and cross-functional teams, with strong facilitation and analysis skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to lead a team through a learning asset development lifecycle.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong information technology skills, particularly in Microsoft Teams and SharePoint environments.
Reliable high-speed internet connection.
Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain the required clearance.
Candidates must complete pre-employment screening.

Nice To Haves

Active WAU public trust clearance.
Familiarity with Vyond, Camtasia, or Adobe After Effects.

Responsibilities

Lead the analysis, design, and development of learning assets.
Analyze existing courses and provided content to identify gaps, create learning objectives, and recommend a development framework.
Create analysis and design documents incorporating varying levels of interactivity and learner engagement, using adult learning theory and the ADDIE model.
Create storyboards for online and virtual instructor-led learning assets.
Develop instructional materials, including courses, learning assets, student guides, job aids, and training manuals.
Use AI tools such as CoPilot and ChatGPT to improve design and development proficiency.
Design content to enhance learning outcomes and align with learner needs.
Review, edit, or develop formative and summative assessments.
Create and deliver training that meets client quality standards and technical criteria and complies with Section 508 accessibility standards.
Apply experiential learning principles to create immersive, impactful training assets.
Design, develop, and deliver learning experiences such as interactive stories, games, simulations, and other assets using client-approved tools.
Use creative approaches and innovative thinking to improve the effectiveness and engagement of learning experiences.
Collaborate with instructional designers and subject matter experts to assess training needs, develop concepts, and recommend training strategies.
Work with project managers to maintain schedules, track progress against milestones, identify timeline risks, and deliver instructional design work on time.
Set and manage team expectations throughout the instructional design lifecycle, address risks, resolve conflicts, and professionally challenge decisions when necessary to support high-quality, timely delivery.
Use authoring tools such as Lectora, Adobe Captivate, or Articulate Storyline to develop interactive learning experiences.
Design visual, audio, and interactive learning storyboards.
Use text-to-speech tools in developing learning assets.