Developer - Instructional Designer II

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc.; SeaTac (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc. seeks an Instructional Designer II to design and develop eLearning and instructor-led training for Airport Operations & Customer Service. You will lead teams in applying modern instructional design practices, create objectives, and manage content across LMS platforms.

The role emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders, data-driven analysis of training needs, and ongoing improvement of learning materials to meet competency goals in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience with adult learning principles in instructional design or related area.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in relevant disciplines.
• Experience with eLearning authoring tools such as Storyline or Captivate.
• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop training solutions for multiple frontline workgroups with stakeholder collaboration.
• Apply adult learning theory to create objectives, storyboards, and simulations.
• Utilize LMS to upload, test, and manage course trees and content.
• Analyze Job Task Analyses, Needs Analyses, and Gap Analyses to tailor content.
• Lead projects including content development, scripting, and coordinating media.
• Facilitate reviews with SMEs and stakeholders to ensure quality deliverables.
• Research new technologies to improve content development standards.

Skills

Adult learning principles

Instructional design

E-learning development

Articulate Storyline 360

Adobe Captivate

Communication skills

Organizational skills

MS Office

LMS usage

Education

Bachelor's degree in learning, curriculum design, education, communications, or related discipline

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Articulate Storyline 360

Adobe Captivate

Articulate Rise 360

Job description

Job Title: Instructional Designer II

Duration: 2 months

Location: Sea Tac WA

Job Description

Role Summary

The Instructional Designer is responsible for designing lessons and leading development of eLearning and Instructor-Led Training programs for the Airport Operations & Customer Service (AOCS) division at Client. As an individual contributor, this role makes recommendations on and writes learning objectives while leading teams in utilizing current instructional design techniques and strategies.

Key Duties

• With limited direction from the Senior Instructional Designer or Supervisor, design and develop training solutions for multiple front-line workgroups in collaboration with various stakeholders.
• Take on ambiguous challenges to implement learning objectives that train to competencies and critical behaviors.
• Apply deep knowledge of adult learning principles to act as a consultant regarding Instructional Design and Content Development methodology, standards, and practices to make recommendations on design specifications, storyboards, and simulations.
• Analyze data to interpret Job Task Analyses, Needs Analyses, Gap Analyses, Root Cause Analyses, and other types of evaluation to understand user goals and objectives and identify appropriate content deliverables for assigned projects.
• Manage moderately complex projects to support timelines, development of content, scripts, stakeholders, video recording, and audio.
• Apply industry methodologies to write and revise content deliverables (e.g., online course materials, job aides, classroom materials) per approved content plans, ensuring content deliverables adhere to established standards.
• Facilitate informal and formal reviews with subject matter experts, stakeholders, and other applicable team members.
• Resolve requests for content updates based on identified defects, product enhancements, Root Cause Analysis findings, etc. to help ensure delivery of high-quality products to our customers.
• Take initiative to research new technologies to assist in the continued improvement of content development processes and standards, recommending changes required to match or surpass e-learning industry standards.
• Utilize the learning management system (LMS) to upload, test, create and edit course trees, archive courses, and communicate with LMS administrator to ensure adherence to best practices.
• Lead the team to administer Train-the-Trainer sessions and other processes necessary to ensure the successful hand-off of training content to the Training Delivery team.
• Conduct post-launch evaluations of training content and update course content as a result of these evaluations.
• Mentor and influence professional development of junior roles on the team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job-Specific Skills, Experience & Education

Required

• 2 years of experience with adult learning principles in instructional design, training development, e-learning development, or related area.
• Bachelor's degree with a focus in learning, curriculum design, education, communications, or a related discipline, or an additional two years of training/experience in lieu of this degree.
• Experience with one or more eLearning authoring tools such as: Articulate Storyline 360 or Adobe Captivate.
• Proven understanding of learning modalities and adult learning styles.
• Excellent communication skills (e.g., verbal, written, presentation, and listening).
• Possess strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to execute on multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment where flexibility is key.
• Ability to quickly analyze the impact of development changes on a content development project and adjust workload appropriately.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred

• Knowledge of current training presentation products and emerging technologies for mobile applications.
• A professional certificate in Instructional Design or a related discipline. Multiple related professional certificates will be considered accordingly.
• Experience with image/graphic creation and manipulation.
• Experience working with Articulate Rise 360.
• Experience in creating simulations, gamification design, and recording screencasts.
• Experience creating compelling visual designs for training that is functional and engaging.
• Strong working knowledge of Photoshop and web design.

Job-Specific Leadership Expectations

• Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable.