eLearning Instructional Designer (N2701)

SimIS Inc; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Assistance

Professional Development

Paid Time Off

11 Federal Holidays

Job summary

SimIS, Inc. in Norfolk, VA, is seeking a on-site E-Learning Instructional Designer to develop engaging, SCORM-compliant training content from SME materials for NATO-related programs.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in education or related field, 10+ years in e-learning, and a strong portfolio demonstrating three or more projects, plus experience with LMS like Moodle. This contract-friendly role emphasizes collaboration across stakeholders and rigorous instructional design methods.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education and training development or related field.
• Ten years of experience in e-Learning development and working with clients, SMEs, and stakeholders.
• 5–10 years of experience using modern e-learning authoring tools to develop SCORM-compliant content.
• 5–10 years of experience developing content within LMS platforms such as Moodle or equivalent.
• Portfolio link demonstrating three e-learning projects with storyboards, course outline, flow, and assessment strategy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Training Needs Analysis (TNA) to identify learning gaps and requirements.
• Define measurable learning objectives aligned with course goals.
• Design course structures with modules, lessons, and assessments.
• Develop instructional content from SME materials using appropriate design methodologies.
• Select and implement diverse instructional strategies for various learning styles.
• Design and implement pre-, formative, and summative assessments.
• Establish evaluation processes to measure course impact and effectiveness.
• Set up feedback mechanisms for learners and stakeholders for continuous improvement.

Skills

eLearning development

Client/SME communication

Instructional design

Storyboarding

Education

Master’s degree in education and training development

BS degree with relevant experience

Tools

Moodle

SCORM

Job description

Position is 100% Onsite

Who We Are

Founded in 2007, SimIS Inc. is an innovative information technology solution Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) that models future environments, requirements, and capabilities, and then secures the enterprise from internal and external threats compliant with Federal, State, and industry standard governance to ensure client mission success. Our performance standard is “excellence,” with an outcomes-based, quality focus in our services and products, guided by our core values of honesty (in word and deed), relationships (confidence and trust with clients and partners), teamwork (shared goals, mission, and purpose), loyalty (allegiance to our client and team), and importance of others (work and win as a team).

SimIS is currently recruiting for the listed position and is contingent upon award. This is an onsite role.

Job Description

SimIS, Inc. is seeking contract support to collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and key stakeholders across NATO Nations, Partners, and Entities to conduct a comprehensive Training Needs Analysis (TNA) to pinpoint learning gaps and requirements. To support our customer, SimIS, Inc. seeks an eLearning Instructional Designer to develop instructional content from source materials provided by SMEs using appropriate instructional design methodologies, including storyboard-based or rapid development approaches, as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education and training development, learning theory, educational psychology, instructional design and education evaluation. BS Degree with significant experience acceptable.
• Ten (10) years of experience working with e-Learning development, to include communicating effectively with clients, SMEs, and stakeholders throughout the instructional design process.
• 5-10 years of experience using state-of-the-art e-learning authoring tools to develop SCORM-compliant learning content.
• 5-10 years of experience developing content within Learning Management Systems (LMS), such as Moodle or equivalent platforms.
• Candidate’s resume must provide a link to a personal portfolio demonstrating contributions to at least three e-learning projects, to include screenshots of representative storyboards, course outline, course flow, and assessment strategy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Training Needs Analysis (TNA) to pinpoint learning gaps and requirements.
• Define clear and measurable learning objectives based on the identified needs, ensuring alignment with the course's overall goals.
• Design comprehensive course structures, including layout of modules, lessons, and assessments, ensuring a logical flow of content.
• Develop instructional content from source materials provided by SMEs using appropriate instructional design methodologies, including storyboard-based or rapid development approaches, as appropriate.
• Select and implement diverse instructional strategies that cater to various learning styles, ensuring an engaging and effective learning experience.
• Design and implement pre-assessments, formative assessments, and summative assessments to gauge learner progress and the effectiveness of the course.
• Implement a comprehensive evaluation process to measure the course's overall impact and effectiveness.
• Establish a robust feedback mechanism for learners and stakeholders. Use the collected feedback for the continuous refinement and improvement of course content and delivery methods.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Short-Term Disability (at no cost to you) & Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Professional Development
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 11 Federal Holidays each year

SimIS, Inc. is an EOE / M / F / Disability / VET / Drug Free Employer