Instructional Systems Designer (ISD)

Constellis - Newport News, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Newport News, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) will play a crucial role in developing and delivering training services tailored to meet the unique needs of the Coast Guard. This position involves a comprehensive approach to instructional design, which includes collecting data, preparing necessary documentation, selecting appropriate delivery methods, and integrating learning technologies. The ISD will be responsible for preparing tests and practical application exercises, developing initial versions of training courses, and finalizing training products that align with the standards and requirements set forth by the Coast Guard. In this role, the ISD will collect detailed task performance data to identify specific skills and knowledge requirements essential for course content. They will prepare design documents and storyboards in accordance with USCG Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other contractual requirements. The ISD will also select suitable delivery methods and media to enhance human performance and assess competencies effectively. Integrating current USCG learning technologies will be vital to promote effective teaching strategies and improve overall learning experiences. The ISD will develop initial online course versions, which will include interactive components and assessments, and will conduct formative and summative evaluations, including pilot studies. Feedback from these evaluations will be used to revise course versions and finalize training products. The ISD will also be involved in developing plans for piloting training experiences and will ensure that all work adheres to USCG TRASYS SOPs and other stipulated requirements.

Responsibilities

• Collect task performance details of step level data to derive specific skills and knowledge requirements to form the basis of content in a course.
• Prepare design documents in accordance with USCG SOPs and other requirements specified in the task order under this contract.
• Prepare storyboards for content development in accordance with USCG SOPs and other requirements in the task order under this contract.
• Select appropriate delivery methods, and delivery media to support development of human performance and testing of competences.
• Integrate current USCG learning technologies to promote effective teaching strategies and to improve learning experiences.
• Prepare and structure tests and practical application exercises so these are reliable indicators that a learner has learned to perform the tasks identified in the objectives.
• Develop initial versions of online courses to include screen presentations, interactive components, and assessments.
• Perform formative and summative evaluations, including pilot studies.
• Revise versions in accordance with feedback from reviews and data obtained in pilot testing.
• Develop plans for piloting training experiences developed under task orders.
• Develop reports of pilot studies usable in finalizing the training products.
• Participate in reviews.
• Ensure work and processes conform to USCG TRASYS SOPs, standards, and other requirements stipulated in task orders under this contract.

Requirements

• Must possess either a master's degree in Instructional Systems, Instructional Systems Technology, Instructional & Performance Technology, or Education (with a concentration in Educational Technology). Five years documented experience in a related field may be substituted for the educational requirement.
• Must possess a minimum of two years' experience using the Instructional Systems Development (ISD) process in the development of courses and training interventions.
• Must be proficient in using the following software applications: Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Suite software applications (e.g., InDesign).
• For Special Missions Training Center only: e-QIP background check/fingerprints required.
• Requires SECRET clearance.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance
• Paid Time-Off Program & Company Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Insurance: Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• On-the-job Training, Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach