Instructional Designer

$90,000 - $97,500/Yr

Pci Government Services - Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Atlanta, GA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Instructional Designer role involves designing and developing instructional materials and training programs that are engaging, clear, and aligned with specific learning outcomes. The position requires collaboration with subject matter experts and stakeholders to ensure the accuracy and relevance of learning materials, as well as the integration of learning technologies to enhance the learning experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop instructional materials, including course summary sheets, learning objectives, course outlines, storyboards, video scripts, and other supporting documents for training deliverables.
• Ensure that learning materials are clear, engaging, and aligned with specific learning outcomes.
• Design and develop interactive, SCORM-compliant, Section 508-compliant webinars.
• Design multimedia assets, including two-dimensional and three-dimensional graphics, motion graphics, and videos.
• Design and develop online, interactive training materials in various formats, including printable job aids, microlearning, videos, and eLearning courses.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to gather content and ensure the accuracy and relevancy of learning materials.
• Work closely with stakeholders, including leadership teams and learners, to understand learning needs and objectives.
• Consult on learning technologies and platforms to select the best fit for course delivery.
• Use learning management systems (LMS) to deploy courses and track learner progress.
• Program interactive, SCORM-compliant, Section 508-compliant mini-lessons and full-length eLearning courses in designated software (e.g., Lectora, Adobe, Captivate, Opigno).
• Develop formative and summative assessments to evaluate learners' understanding of the content.
• Analyze learner data to assess the effectiveness of instructional interventions and make necessary improvements.
• Conduct pilot tests (as needed) and collect feedback from learners and program leadership to optimize learning materials.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and best practices in instructional design, adult learning theory, and eLearning technology.
• Recommend and implement innovations that enhance the overall learning experience.

Requirements

• Proven experience in supporting public health instructional design projects or similar roles.
• Experience with instructional design models and adult learning theories.
• Proficiency in eLearning development tools (e.g., Adobe Captivate, Lectora, etc.).
• Experience working with learning management systems (LMS).
• Strong project management, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to analyze learner needs and recommend appropriate solutions.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Certification in Instructional Design or related fields.
• Experience with video editing software and multimedia content creation.
• Knowledge of UX/UI principles as applied to learning technologies.
• Experience supporting federal or state government agencies, particularly public-health focused agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).