Instructional Design Lead - Associate Director

US101 Guidehouse Inc.; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Bonus eligible

Professional development & learning

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking an experienced Lead eLearning Instructional Designer to oversee a three-person team in creating engaging learning solutions for compliance, leadership training and ways of working. You will manage timelines, contribute hands-on development, and leverage AI tools to accelerate delivery.

Responsibilities include end-to-end design of eLearning, ILT, job aids and knowledge management, with a strong emphasis on client needs, feedback from SMEs, and project governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years related experience; degree substitution permitted.
• Expert development skills in Articulate Rise 360 with AI, Synthesia, and Camtasia.
• Deep expertise in ADDIE instructional design methodology.
• Ability to translate feedback from subject matter experts into training design.
• Strong project management to create and manage timelines and risks.
• Executive presence and client communication to assess needs and manage priorities.
• Experience with Copilot AI tools to speed administrative tasks and create engaging work products.
• Excellent organizational skills for project file management and data audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead a three-person team in end-to-end creation of engaging learning solutions.
• Manage timelines, risk, and priorities to deliver high-quality programs.
• Develop eLearning, live and virtual instructor-led training, job aids and knowledge-management artifacts.
• Prepare work samples and demonstrate impact to stakeholders.

Skills

Articulate Rise 360

Synthesia

Camtasia

ADDIE

Project management

Executive presence

Communication skills

Copilot AI tools

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

Job Family: eLearning Instructional Designers Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: None

What You Will Do

Reporting directly to the global leader of learning and development, you will lead three team members in end-to-end creation of engaging learning solutions for needs ranging from compliance needs to ways of working and leadership training. You will manage your time to manage team success and take on some development yourself. Solutions include elearning, live and virtual instructor-led training, job aids and knowledge management, and AI agents.

What You Will Need

Bachelor’s Degree; Four (4) years additional professional experience may be substituted in lieu of degree. 10 or more years of professional experience in related areas. Expert development skills in Articulate Rise 360 with AI, Synthesia, and Camtasia. Deep expertise in ADDIE instructional design methodology Ability to communicate expertise into feedback that grows team skill Experience in efficient utilization of instructional design and Copilot AI tools to speed administrative tasks, boost productivity, and create engaging work products Executive presence and communication skills to understand client needs, translate into training program design, and manage feedback from subject matter experts with competing priorities for their time. Deep project management experience to create and manage project timelines, communicate risk, and react to urgent priorities with agility. Exceptional organizational skills for project file management to streamline periodic project updates and report accurately for data audits. Please be ready to show work samples.

What Would Be Nice To Have

Adobe Creative Cloud suite experience Additional instructional design tool experience The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00-$216,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical
• Rx
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time
• Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account
• Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown Tuition Reimbursement
• Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer- Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future. guidehouse.com