Instructional Designer (Fort Liberty, NC)

Ops Tech Alliance, Llc. - Fort Liberty, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Fort Liberty, NC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Ops Tech Alliance (OTA) is seeking experienced Instructional Designers to join our team primarily supporting a United States Department of Defense customer at Pope Army Airfield, NC. The Instructional Designer will be responsible for designing, developing, and organizing training content that meets the technical and operational needs of the customer. Working closely with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Adult Education Specialists, and Instructors, the Instructional Designer will ensure that all training materials are pedagogically sound, engaging, and aligned with mission-critical objectives. The role involves designing and developing training content including lesson plans, practical exercises, and assessments. The Instructional Designer will collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure that all course content is accurate, relevant, and up-to-date with the latest technological and operational developments. Additionally, the designer will work with Adult Education Specialists to ensure that course materials are aligned with best practices for adult education and designed for a variety of learning styles. The position also requires the development and maintenance of online and in-person training materials, ensuring seamless integration with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and other educational platforms. The Instructional Designer will create and refine blended learning modules, combining virtual learning with in-residence and mobile training team (MTT) instruction. Furthermore, the designer will design interactive training aids such as simulations, group projects, and practical exercises that reinforce key learning objectives. Ongoing course maintenance and updates will be necessary to ensure that all training materials remain relevant to evolving operational requirements and technologies. Collaboration with Instructors is essential to ensure they are equipped with the instructional aids necessary to deliver content effectively, and to assist in the evaluation and improvement of their teaching methods.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop training content including lesson plans, practical exercises, and assessments.
• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure that all course content is accurate, relevant, and up-to-date with the latest technological and operational developments.
• Work with Adult Education Specialists to ensure that course materials are aligned with best practices for adult education and designed for a variety of learning styles.
• Develop and maintain online and in-person training materials, ensuring seamless integration with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and other educational platforms.
• Create and refine blended learning modules, combining virtual learning with in-residence and mobile training team (MTT) instruction.
• Design interactive training aids such as simulations, group projects, and practical exercises that reinforce key learning objectives.
• Provide ongoing course maintenance and updates to ensure that all training materials remain relevant to evolving operational requirements and technologies.
• Collaborate with Instructors to ensure they are equipped with the instructional aids necessary to deliver content effectively, and assist in the evaluation and improvement of their teaching methods.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Instructional Design, Education, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in instructional design, curriculum development, or a related field, preferably in a military or technical training environment.
• Active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one, with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
• Proven experience developing blended learning programs, including online and classroom-based courses.
• Proficiency with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and familiarity with online course development tools.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work closely with SMEs, Instructors, and Adult Education Specialists to create high-quality training materials.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to design content that engages learners of varying skill levels and learning styles.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working in a military training or defense contracting environment.
• Familiarity with Tactical Data Links (TDLs), Joint Interface Control Officer (JICO) operations, or related systems.
• Advanced degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or Curriculum Development.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Work-life Balance