Instructional Designer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Educational Design, Curriculum Development, or a related discipline OR Five (5) years of applied experience in Instructional Systems Design (ISD) techniques and related disciplines.
• Demonstrated knowledge in at least two of the following areas: Learning Theory & Educational Psychology, Instructional Design Practices, Educational Assessment, Instructional Product Creation.
• Experience developing training materials by: Identifying learner requirements, Establishing objectives, Selecting instructional strategies, Validating learning products, Evaluating training effectiveness.
• Experience developing modern educational content using current instructional technologies.
• Proficiency with tools such as: Adobe Captivate, SCORM course packaging, Multimedia development tools, Simulation technologies, Virtual reality or 3D learning environments.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to independently manage projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to critically analyze problems and develop effective solutions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Zoom, Adobe Acrobat.
• Must sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) prior to performance.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Educational Design, Curriculum Development, or a related field.
• Experience supporting military education and training programs.
• Experience with: Air Force formal training programs, Learning Management Systems (LMS), DoD training environments, Medical education or healthcare training, Multimedia instructional production.
• Experience collaborating with military SMEs and operational training organizations.

Responsibilities

• Apply all phases of the ADDIE model: Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, Evaluate.
• Collaborate with SMEs, production teams, Course Directors, and Curriculum Development Managers to create effective instructional products.
• Analyze training requirements and recommend: Instructional platforms, Delivery methods, Media formats, Development tools.
• Develop training plans and support validation activities to ensure courses meet learning objectives and required proficiency levels.
• Review, edit, and maintain curriculum materials for accuracy, clarity, grammar, formatting, and instructional effectiveness.
• Design and develop instructional materials including: Instructor guides, Student materials, Instructional text, Audio scripts, Video scripts, Multimedia products.
• Support creation of graphics, media projects, simulations, and interactive learning products.
• Utilize modern instructional technologies including: Adobe Captivate, SCORM-compliant courseware, Virtual learning environments, Simulation technologies, Gaming applications, 3D modeling and virtual reality solutions.
• Recommend technology solutions to improve learner engagement and training effectiveness.
• Upload, manage, test, and validate online courseware.
• Conduct testing of eLearning products and provide comprehensive evaluation reports.
• Analyze: End-of-course evaluations, Student feedback, Field surveys, Training performance data.
• Provide written recommendations for improving course effectiveness using ISD principles.
• Support validation and continuous improvement of USAFSAM training programs.
• Receive and clarify customer training requests.
• Coordinate project scope discussions and determine appropriate instructional products.
• Develop project storyboards and coordinate content reviews.
• Manage review cycles and obtain stakeholder approval for final course delivery.
• Provide instructional consultation throughout all phases of multimedia development.
• Attend meetings, training sessions, and educational planning events as required.
• Maintain curriculum files, records, and project documentation.
• Support office continuity activities and instructional program initiatives.
• Maintain organized project documentation and training resources.
• Provide technical and educational guidance to USAFSAM departments as needed.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer.
• Employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, gender identity and sexual orientation.
• This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
• Assistance or accommodation due to a disability may be requested.