Instructional Design Specialist

Team Carney; Fredericksburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Student Loan Repayment

Learning Fund

Fitness Reimbursement

Continuous Development

Job summary

Team Carney is seeking an instructional designer to shape FDA learning initiatives. You will design, develop, and evaluate multi‑modal training—virtual, classroom, eLearning, and simulations—ensuring staff acquire critical competencies for public health protection.

Remote role with periodic on‑site presence in Silver Spring, MD, requiring mastery of ADDIE, needs analyses, and collaboration with SMEs. A Master’s in Instructional Design and 6+ years’ federal instructional systems design experience

Qualifications

• Strong mastery of adult learning principles and ADDIE-based design.
• Experience translating technical content into learner-centered activities.
• Ability to conduct needs analyses and map strategic training plans.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and evaluate customized instructional packages across modalities.
• Assess agency learning needs and craft lifecycle training plans.
• Collaborate with program offices and SMEs to translate content into learning activities.

Skills

Adult learning

Needs analysis

Strategic planning

Education

Master’s degree in Instructional Design or related

Tools

ADDIE model

Job description

About the Work

In this role, you will shape the educational backbone of the FDA's learning initiatives. You will design, develop, and evaluate customized, multi-modal instructional packages (virtual, classroom, eLearning, and simulations) that empower FDA staff. From assessing agency-wide learning needs to crafting tactical plans for full lifecycle training, your work ensures FDA personnel possess the critical competencies needed to protect public health. This position will be remote with periodic on-site presence at Silver Spring, MD.

About Team Carney

At Team Carney, we believe that true performance acceleration happens at the intersection of innovative learning and deep strategic expertise. Since 1994, our mission has been to provide top-tier training, learning, human capital, and technical solutions that empower Federal Government agencies to meet their critical mandates. We focus intensely on helping our employees realize their full potential professionally and personally. When you join our team, you join a legacy of excellence and a passionate community dedicated to shifting paradigms in federal learning and human capital transformation.

Who You Are

• Adult Learning Champion: You deeply understand adult learning principles and apply the ADDIE model to produce engaging content.
• Collaborative Partner: You work hand-in-hand with program offices and subject matter experts to translate technical content into meaningful learning activities.
• Strategic Planner: You conduct comprehensive needs analyses and map strategic project plans for full lifecycle training delivery.

What You Bring to the Table

• Education: Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Adult Education, or a related discipline.
• Experience: Minimum of 6 years of experience in instructional systems design and curriculum development.
• Technical Requirements:
• Advanced proficiency in applying the ADDIE model across varied learning environments.
• Proven experience conducting agency-wide learning needs analyses and audience evaluations.
• Expertise in designing customized courses for adult learners in scientific or federal domains.
• Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust suitability clearance.

Team Carney Benefits

We offer a full suite of competitive benefits designed to support your "whole self," including:

• Health & Wellness: Multiple medical, dental, and vision insurance options (BCBS CareFirst), Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution, and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Financial Security: Competitive base salary, 401(k) retirement savings plan with corporate match, plus company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
• Work-Life Harmony: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program, 11 paid federal holidays, and 6 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
• Growth & Education: Annual tuition assistance (up to $5,000) and student loan repayment programs.
• Get Out and Learn: Up to $200 annually to learn almost anything (from pottery to coding!).
• Get Out and Run: Up to $200 annually to participate in fitness and active lifestyle events.Continuous Development: Ad hoc training, professional certification assistance, and ongoing professional development access.