Instructional Systems Designer - Senior (DoD Secret Clearance) R6044

Chickasaw Nation Industries - Tyndall Air Force Base, FL

Full-time - Senior

Tyndall Air Force Base, FL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Instructional Systems Designer - Senior is responsible for creating and implementing effective learning programs and materials to enhance the knowledge, skills, and performance of individuals within an organization. This role involves close collaboration with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to identify training needs, develop instructional objectives, design curriculum, and select appropriate delivery methods. The designer will conduct thorough analyses of training and media requirements, ensuring that all instructional materials are engaging and effective across various delivery methods, including instructor-led, computer-based, web-based, and mobile training. In this position, the designer will develop training objectives and test methods, ensuring the integrity of task analysis, training requirements, training hierarchies, instructional materials, and evaluation plans. The role also includes designing and developing computer-based training, web-based training, electronic performance support systems, and other technology-based learning solutions. The designer will create flow diagrams and storyboards, and design instructionally sound lessons in various media formats. The Instructional Systems Designer - Senior must demonstrate the ability to solve complex problems through ingenuity and innovation, work within an agile development environment, and scale design efforts to meet production timelines and budget constraints without compromising instructional integrity. Additionally, the designer is responsible for their own self-development and must maintain a neat and orderly work area to ensure safety. Compliance with applicable rules and regulations is also a critical aspect of this role, fostering a culture of adherence to policies and encouraging reporting of any violations.

Responsibilities

• Designs and develops instructional approaches and/or strategies to meet training requirements and performs task lead roles.
• Conducts analysis of training and media requirements.
• Researches and identifies data sources for instructional material development and additional information needed for supporting instructional materials.
• Works closely with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to acquire supporting materials.
• Develops appropriate training objectives and test methods and designs instructionally valid and engaging training materials for a variety of delivery methods, including instructor-led and computer-based, web-based, and mobile training.
• Ensures integrity of task analysis, training requirements, training hierarchies, instructional materials, and evaluation plans.
• Designs and develops computer-based training, web-based training, electronic performance support systems and other technology-based learning solutions.
• Develops flow diagrams and storyboards.
• Designs instructionally sound lessons in a variety of delivery media.
• Develops solutions to complex problems through the use of ingenuity and innovation.
• Ability to work within an agile development environment and ability to scale design efforts to meet production timelines and budget without compromising instructional integrity.
• Responsible for aiding in own self-development by being available and receptive to all training made available by the company.
• Plans daily activities within the guidelines of company policy, job description and supervisor's instruction in such a way as to maximize personal output.
• Responsible for keeping own immediate work area in a neat and orderly condition to ensure safety of self and coworkers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design or related field.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of related experience or a combination of education and experience.
• Experience with developing courseware for Navy and/or other military organizations is highly desired.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Extensive knowledge of and experience with creating and verifying Accessible content (508 Compliance).
• Knowledge of web graphics standards and practices.
• Understanding of multiple computer platforms and internet browsers and their differing abilities to display e-Learning, HTML5 and graphic content.
• Ability to work well with programmers, developers, content managers, and other key personnel in an interactive development situation.
• Skilled proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, etc.) with ability to quickly grasp specialized software programs.
• Ability to command and conduct training and evaluation sessions in a classroom setting with enthusiasm and clarity.
• Basic and versatile knowledge of proven training methods and techniques related to subject matter.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to prepare quality course materials and presentations.
• Exceptional skills in researching, writing, reviewing, and editing technical training materials and methods.
• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and execute work.
• Excellent skills in formatting, preparing, and editing written/electronic documents with ability to use correct grammar, spelling, and usage of the English language.
• Ability to read and interpret common information systems documents and translate into layman terminology for use in course materials.
• Excellent interpersonal relations skills with ability to effectively interact with others in the performance of assigned duties.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with military training programs.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies.
• Knowledge of instructional design software and tools.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• STD/LTD/AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Training and Development Opportunities