Instructional Designer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in Arlington, TX, seeks an experienced Instructional Designer to develop and deliver security-focused training materials for staff across multiple disciplines and international partners.

You will lead Instructional Systems Design, create new curricula, coordinate training schedules, and support evaluations of learning outcomes in fast-paced, classified environments.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of instructional design using ADDIE and adult learning methodologies.
• 5+ years designing instructor-led and web-based training.
• Experience reviewing course guides for compliance and clarity.
• Experience developing security training materials across in-person and virtual formats.
• Experience analyzing trend data to identify competency gaps and inform curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver instructional materials for security staff.
• Lead ISD work, curriculum development, and educational materials.
• Coordinate training schedules across disciplines and international stakeholders.
• Support reviews and assessments of multinational training activities.

Skills

Instructional design

ADDIE method

Adult learning

Instructor-led training

Web-based training

Technical writing

Security training materials

Trend analysis

Curriculum development

Stakeholder coordination

Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

GS104.16 course completion

Job description

Instructional Designer

The Opportunity:

Focus on developing and delivering instructional materials for security, export control, and engineering support staff by integrating computer-based tools and graphics. Facilitate a range of course formats to ensure security personnel receive mission-ready training. Lead comprehensive Instructional Systems Design (ISD) work by providing effective classroom techniques, developing new curriculum and supporting educational materials, and providing virtual instructional and facilitation support. Coordinate, monitor, and manage training schedules across multiple disciplines and with multiple international stakeholders. Support reviews and assessments of multinational training activities to confirm consistent application of training objectives and learning outcomes. Work independently without considerable direction.

You Have:

• 10+ years of experience performing instructional design tasks using the ADDIE method and adult learning methodologies in a professional environment
• 5+ years of experience designing instructor-led and web-based training
• Experience reviewing course guides, materials, or policies as a technical writer to ensure compliance, clarity, and formatting requirements
• Experience developing security training materials, including in-person, virtual, and static or booth displays
• Experience analyzing trend data to identify competency shortfalls, developing mitigation strategies, and incorporating them into holistic curriculum and evaluation tools for effectiveness and tracking
• Experience developing, implementing, and tracking annual security training programs with trend analysis
• Ability to coordinate effectively across government, contractor, and external stakeholders, prepare briefings, reports, standard operating procedures, and official correspondence, and lead a team in fast-paced classified environments
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree
• Completion of the Developing a Security Education and Training Program (GS104.16) Course

Nice If You Have:

• Experience leading teams with a globalized target audience, including foreign partners, and with administrative duties such as scheduling execution of security-related meetings, conferences, and other events or activities
• Knowledge of security protocols such as security checks, oversight of secure spaces, and visitor access and badging
• Knowledge ofU.S. international or foreign affairs objectives, the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) processes
• Knowledge of international relations policy objectives within security assistance
• Knowledge of DoDM 5205.07 Volumes and Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705
• Ability to communicate and interact, both in writing and verbally, with colleagues, counterparts, senior officials in various U.S. and foreign government military or civilian agencies, and representatives of various cultures with tact and diplomacy on all occasions
• Ability to think independently, take initiative, and work with minimal supervision
• Master’s degree
• Adult Learning Theories and Implementation Certification
• Ability to obtain an Acquisitions and Contracting Basics in the NISP (IS123.16), and Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC), or a Physical Security Certification (PSC), prior to hire date

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote : If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

• Hybrid : If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite : If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.