Position:  Instructional Systems Designer I - Cleared
Location:  Mclean, VA
Remote Status: On-Site
Job Id:  490
# of Openings:  1
The Instructional Systems Designer I position supports ISD initiatives and reports to a Program Manager for day-to-day supervision and career development. This is an onsite position that can be located in McLean, VA or Orlando, FL.
 
Summary:
The ISD I develops Interactive Multimedia Instruction (IMI) training solutions using the ISD methodology. Conducts analysis: Needs Analysis, Job/Task Analysis, and Front-End Analysis. Develops design plans for paper, IVT, video, and WBT that include developing learning objectives, determining functionality and navigation strategies, documenting minimum technical specifications (user and client), determining learning strategies and content flow, determining testing/evaluation requirements and interactivity, and planning the courseware functionality.
 
Develops instructor and student guides, scripts, and storyboards to include content and theme; defines all media elements (graphics, animations, video, audio); and explains programming (user interaction) requirements. Writes narration scripts and plans music/sound effects. Confers with client SMEs.
 
Responsibilities:
  • Creates design plan for training projects (paper, CBT, WBT, video, DVD)
  • Develops concepts/themes and instructional strategies for projects
  • Creates reports, design plans, and storyboards within the timeframe given with little or no supervision
  • Interacts with customer SMEs without supervision
  • Advises Task Lead or Project Manager of scope issues
  • Works on a variety of assignments on an as-needed basis
  • Can conduct every facet of the ISD process with little supervision and guidance
  • Facilitate data collection meetings to ensure the acquisition of all required and relevant data.
  • Leverage sound instructional design, prevailing learning theories, and performance improvement processes using the ADDIE Instructional Model.
  • Review technical guidance and work with SMEs to extract technical instructional content to support learning objectives.
  • Participate in creative and technical development teams to identify appropriate and innovative IMI solutions.
  • Proactively engage stakeholders to successfully accomplish schedule milestones.
  • Use rapid authoring tools like Adobe Captivate and/or Articulate Storyline to develop courseware is a plus.
  • Work with other ISDs, Project Manager, and other development team members to meet production, quality, and schedule requirements.
  • Ensure 100% of own work output complies with requirements and quality standards.
  • Organize course content in accordance with instructional design plans.
 
Required Education, Experience, and Skills
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Instructional Systems Design, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Instructional Technology, or related field. A technical or AAS degree may be accepted based on job experience.
  • US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain security clearance.
  • 1-2 years of training-related experience; must have extensive knowledge of the Instructional Systems Design model to design, develop, plan, and organize training programs and IMI learning solutions.
  • Knowledge and demonstrated experience of the ISD process in the development of instructor-led, web-based training (WBT) and blended learning solutions.
  • Ability to develop instructionally sound learning solutions and testing materials with minimal supervision
  • Demonstrated ability to apply creative instructional themes and strategies to a variety of delivery media, including classroom and online
  • Effective communication skills in the interaction with the client, project team, and senior management
  • Ability to work with little to no supervision
  • Excellent writing skills
  • Excellent communication skills
 
Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills
  • Experience with Bloom's Taxonomy
  • Adobe Captivate and/or Storyline
  • Experience with IMI solutions
  • Experience with DoD training standards, requirements, and IMI products
  • Experience with US Navy programs (Sailor 2025 / Ready Relevant Learning (RRL))
 
 
This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.
 
All job requirements are subject to possible revision to reflect changes in the position requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a threat or risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties which will be required in this position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor/manager (within guidelines and compliance with Federal and State Laws). Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis. 
 
C² Technologies, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other class. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. EOE/M/F/Disabled/Veteran.  
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