Instructional Systems Designer

$80,001 - $120,000/Yr

SAIC

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Onsite
10,001+ employees
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Make a difference for national security by joining a team of dedicated IT professionals who will sustain, modernize and transform the enterprise IT capabilities for the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). The Air Force and Combatant Commands Business Group of SAIC is seeking an Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) to support a transformational infrastructure program for DCSA. SAIC is proud to be supporting DCSA in safeguarding our nation's information. DCSA is the designated oversight authority on the accreditation of classified facilities, information systems, and the insider threat program. This involves security oversight of more than 10,000 companies and approximately 13,000 facilities involved in classified work throughout the DoD and 31 Federal agencies. The ideal candidate will bring extensive expertise in designing and developing innovative, effective learning experiences. This role requires someone who can take complex concepts and distill them into engaging, accessible training content, engaging a deep understanding of instructional design methodologies, adult learning theory, and eLearning tools. The Instructional Systems Designer will be responsible for designing and developing comprehensive, scalable instructional materials, including eLearning modules, job aids, style guides, standard operating procedures, and other educational resources. Utilizing industry-standard instructional design models, such as ADDIE, the ISD will create effective learning experiences tailored to specific audiences. In addition, the ISD will conduct thorough training needs analyses to identify learning objectives, content requirements, and instructional strategies. They will develop detailed design documents that outline content structure, media selection, assessment strategies, and technical specifications. The role also involves simplifying complex concepts into clear, engaging content suitable for an online, asynchronous learning environment, and writing and editing instructional content with attention to clarity, consistency, and audience appropriateness. The ISD will work closely with subject matter experts, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure instructional content is accurate, relevant, and aligned with organizational goals, maintaining open and effective communication throughout the training lifecycle.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop comprehensive, scalable instructional materials, including eLearning modules, job aids, style guides, and standard operating procedures.
  • Conduct thorough training needs analyses to identify learning objectives, content requirements, and instructional strategies.
  • Develop detailed design documents that outline content structure, media selection, assessment strategies, and technical specifications.
  • Simplify complex concepts into clear, engaging content suitable for an online, asynchronous learning environment.
  • Write and edit instructional content with attention to clarity, consistency, and audience appropriateness.
  • Develop interactive and multimedia elements using eLearning authoring tools and multimedia software.
  • Work closely with subject matter experts, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure instructional content is accurate and relevant.
  • Maintain open and effective communication to facilitate seamless collaboration throughout the training lifecycle.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of instructional materials and learning experiences through learning activity data, evaluations, and assessments.
  • Stay current with trends in instructional design, eLearning technologies, and adult learning theory.

Requirements

  • BA/BS degree in a relevant field.
  • Ten (10) years of related experience.
  • DoD active Secret clearance.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Visio) and MS Teams.
  • Experience with Learning Management System (Moodle LMS).
  • Experience with eLearning authoring tools like Articulate 360 and multimedia tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud.

Nice-to-haves

  • MA/MS degree in a relevant field.
  • Eight (8) years of experience in instructional design.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary range of $80,001 - $120,000 per year.
  • Ongoing application acceptance with no deadline.
  • Flexible work environment with remote options.
  • Supportive company culture focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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