Instructional Designer- Secret

Location: Remote (Candidate must reside within 50 miles of San Antonio, TX or Washington, D.C.)

Clearance: Active DoD Secret Clearance (Required)*

Position Type: Full-Time

We are seeking a skilled and collaborative Instructional Designer / Trainer! In this role, you will design, develop, and deliver foundational online and in-person training for critical program applications. Working closely with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and application owners, you will ensure training materials are engaging, effective, and aligned with mission objectives.

The ideal candidate possesses a strong command of adult learning principles, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical users.

• Designs, creates and delivers basic level training in accordance with programs/projects use of the ADDIE (Analyst, Designer, Developer, Implementer, or Evaluator) system of training.
• Partners with managers and subject-matter experts (SME) to guide and direct support for the development of training plans, identify learning objectives for courses, and to identify and/or obtain sources of information for development of course material.
• Gathers information from application functional analysts, application owners, and/or subject matter experts to update lesson plans, practical exercises, learning objectives, handouts, and other materials.
• Establishes and maintains the connectivity of interactive online training via Microsoft Lync or similar technologies.
• Updates and maintains existing instructional materials such as lesson plans/curriculum, SOPs, learning objectives, user and instructor guides, handouts, practical exercises, and other necessary materials that are effective in assisting customer personnel and contractors attain the skills they require.
• Facilitates training on more routine/basic IT applications and customer processes in team or independent settings.
• Is prepared to deliver training outside of the normal working hours to meet customer scheduling needs.
• Actively participates in peer review sessions and offers constructive comment with the intent of improving the team's products and services.
• Supports team ideas and initiatives that contribute to the success of the customer program/project.
• Participates in the identification, execution, and evaluation of basic/routine projects to advance the appropriate uses of technology-enhanced learning, including simulation, augmented reality, online modalities, active learning, app-­-based learning, etc.

Technical & Professional Skills

• Instructional Design: Strong understanding of instructional design methodologies, adult learning principles, and curriculum effectiveness metrics.
• Software Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• e-Learning Tools: Familiarity with e-Learning development and authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline/Rise, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia) and web conferencing software.
• Compliance: Familiarity with Section 508 accessibility compliance requirements for digital learning materials.
• Project Management: Strong time-management and organizational skills with the ability to manage timelines, scope resources, and handle multiple tasks autonomously.
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with rigorous attention to grammatical precision and clear articulation.
• Security Clearance: Must hold an active DoD Secret security clearance.
• Location Constraint: Must live within a 50-mile radius of San Antonio, TX or Washington, D.C.

Salary Dependent on experience+ location

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