Instructional Designer/Developer

Intellibridge - Arlington, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Arlington, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

IntelliBridge is an award-winning national security company that delivers cutting-edge solutions to our clients. We are seeking a highly skilled and creative Instructional Designer/Developer to support a federal law enforcement client's Open Source Intelligence Program, focused on detecting threats to specific people, locations, and events. In this role, you will leverage your strong visual design skills, experience with e-learning tools, and collaborative spirit to develop engaging and effective training modules across various formats. Your work will directly contribute to the mission-critical operations of national security. As an Instructional Designer/Developer, you will take ownership of the instructional design process, ensuring that all training products have a consistent and engaging look and feel. You will work closely within a small, agile training team to collaboratively design and develop high-impact training programs. Your responsibilities will include designing and developing dynamic e-learning modules using tools such as Storyline, Captivate, or Lectora, ensuring that all content is interactive and tailored to the needs of the learners. You will also be responsible for collaborating with open source intelligence subject matter experts to gather accurate content, validate course materials, and iterate on designs based on feedback. Ensuring that all e-learning content is SCORM-compliant and meets 508 accessibility standards will be crucial, as you contribute to the creation of inclusive and accessible training materials. You will apply proven instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE, Kirkpatrick) to create effective, data-driven learning experiences, and conduct rigorous testing and troubleshooting of e-learning modules to ensure flawless functionality and a superior user experience. Continuous improvement will be a key aspect of your role, as you maintain and update existing training materials as needed, staying ahead of industry trends to continuously enhance learning outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead Design Initiatives: Take ownership of the instructional design, ensuring that all training products have a consistent and engaging look and feel.
• Collaborative Development: Work closely within a small, agile training team to collaboratively design and develop high-impact training programs.
• Innovative Content Creation: Design and develop dynamic e-learning modules using tools such as Storyline, Captivate, or Lectora, ensuring that all content is interactive and tailored to the needs of the learners.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with open source intelligence subject matter experts to gather accurate content, validate course materials, and iterate on designs based on feedback.
• Compliance & Standards: Ensure all e-learning content is SCORM-compliant and meets 508 accessibility standards, contributing to the creation of inclusive and accessible training materials.
• Instructional Strategies: Apply proven instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE, Kirkpatrick) to create effective, data-driven learning experiences.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct rigorous testing and troubleshooting of e-learning modules to ensure flawless functionality and a superior user experience.
• Continuous Improvement: Maintain and update existing training materials as needed, staying ahead of industry trends to continuously enhance learning outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or a related field and at least 5 years of relevant experience (or 8 years of relevant experience without a degree)
• Proven expertise in visual design and e-learning project development, demonstrated through a strong portfolio.
• Advanced proficiency in e-learning authoring tools such as Storyline, Captivate, or Lectora.
• Experience with SCORM compliance and 508 accessibility standards.
• Familiarity with instructional design models such as ADDIE and Kirkpatrick.
• Strong analytical skills to conduct needs analysis and develop effective technical e-learning modules.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with team members and stakeholders.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge or experience with Open Source Intelligence training a plus but not required.

Benefits

• Health/dental/vision insurance coverage
• 401K with company match
• PTO & paid holidays
• Annual tuition/training assistance