Instructional Designer - 1003304

$80,000 - $100,000/Yr

Computer Technologies Consultants, Inc. (Ctc, Inc.) - Arlington, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Arlington, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Instructional Designer at Computer Technologies Consultants, Inc. (CTC) will support the US State Department by creating high-quality learning products tailored to the needs of the Foreign Service Institute (FSI). This role involves designing complex, media-rich eLearning courses and collaborating with stakeholders to address performance gaps and develop effective learning solutions. The position offers opportunities for professional growth within a family-oriented company that values its employees and invests in their success.

Responsibilities

• Creates high-quality learning products to meet the needs of the Foreign Service Institute (FSI)
• Designs a variety of complex, media-rich, and highly interactive eLearning/online training courses and products
• Works on priority courses and deals with high level bureau and school/center clients
• Designs a variety of learning solutions, including e-learning, mobile apps, microlearning, blended learning, and instructional games
• Collaborates with stakeholders to clarify performance gaps, write clear objectives, formulate instructional approach, design learning solutions, and produce evaluation instruments
• Works with development staff to produce solutions
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of subjects important to Foreign Service Officers and applies knowledge to produce appropriate, effective, and meaningful learning solutions
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 3 years of instructional design experience
• BS/BA in instructional design, educational technology, or related field
• Demonstrated experience in eLearning/online training courses
• Ability to incorporate eLearning strategies such as gamification, storytelling, animation, video, and interactive activities
• Experience with at least two additional types of digital learning solutions
• Ability to develop training objectives, design learning solutions, and produce evaluations
• Ability to effectively write, review, and edit content
• Ability to apply learning theories and models to different learning contexts
• Experience working with project teams to produce professional e-learning
• Knowledge of responsive web design, interface usability guidelines, Section 508 accessibility, SCORM, learning management systems, and integration of media into web-based training applications
• Positive and proactive customer service skills

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with US government web/mobile development policies and standards
• Knowledge of language learning principles
• Experience with video/animation

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Bonus/award programs