Instructional Designer

Verisk Analytics, Inc.; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Verisk Analytics, Inc. seeks an Instructional Designer and Business Configuration Analyst Trainer to design, develop, and deploy learning programs for Life Solutions platforms.

You will translate complex technical content into engaging eLearning, instructor-led, and blended formats. You will work with subject-matter experts and technology teams to align training with measurable outcomes, manage LMS content, and ensure accessibility and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, education, learning technology, communications, psychology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Two to four years of experience designing and developing workplace learning, eLearning, or blended learning solutions.
• Demonstrated foundation in storyboarding, scriptwriting, assessment design, and translating complex material into learner-centered experiences.
• Hands-on experience with at least one major authoring suite, such as Articulate 360 or Adobe Captivate, and a learning management system.
• Working knowledge of LMS course administration, content testing, completion tracking, and reporting.
• Portfolio demonstrating instructional rationale and finished work, such as eLearning modules, storyboards, job aids, videos, or facilitator materials.
• Strong written, visual, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with careful attention to accuracy and detail.

Responsibilities

• Conduct performance and learning-needs analysis; identify audiences, desired behaviors, constraints, and success measures; and recommend the appropriate learning solution.
• Apply instructional design frameworks such as ADDIE, SAM, or agile learning design and write measurable objectives aligned to assessment and business outcomes.
• Create design documents, detailed storyboards, scripts, prototypes, interaction specifications, assessments, and production-ready assets.
• Develop responsive eLearning, microlearning, simulations, videos, job aids, instructor-led materials, and virtual learning using modern authoring and multimedia tools.
• Collaborate with subject-matter experts to gather, synthesize, validate, and simplify technical or business content while managing review and approval cycles.
• Configure, publish, test, and maintain learning content in an LMS, including course metadata, enrollment rules, assessments, completion criteria, version control, and reporting.
• Package and troubleshoot standards-based learning content, including SCORM and xAPI where applicable, and perform functional, editorial, accessibility, and cross-browser quality assurance.
• Manage multiple projects from intake through deployment, maintaining schedules, documentation, risk logs, stakeholder communications, and scope of discipline.
• Use learner feedback, assessment results, LMS data, and business-performance indicators to evaluate effectiveness and recommend improvements.

Skills

Instructional design

Storyboarding

eLearning production

LMS administration

Project coordination

Collaborative communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, education, learning technology, communications, psychology, or related field

Tools

Articulate Storyline/Rise

Adobe Captivate

Camtasia

Docebo

Cornerstone

Canvas

Moodle

Job description

Job Description

The Instructional Designer and Business Configuration Analyst Trainer enable employees, clients, partners, and internal personnel to learn, use, and support configuration of Life Solutions platforms and products effectively. The role analyzes performance and learning needs and designs, develops, delivers, deploys, and continuously improves accessible business and technical learning programs for beginner, intermediate, and advanced audiences. Working with subject-matter experts, business stakeholders, facilitators, and technology teams, the role translates complex information into clear, engaging eLearning, instructor-led, virtual, blended, and performance-support solutions aligned with measurable learning, proficiency, job-performance, and business outcomes. Reporting to the Life Solutions Business Program Training Leader, the role independently executes approved instructional design, training, and configuration assignments within established standards; may make day-to-day delivery decisions; and promptly communicates and escalates changes affecting scope, solution design, commitments, timelines, deliverables, or client-impacting outcomes to the Training Leader.

The Instructional Designer and Business Configuration Analyst Trainer enable employees, clients, partners, and internal personnel to learn, use, and support configuration of Life Solutions platforms and products effectively. The role analyzes performance and learning needs and designs, develops, delivers, deploys, and continuously improves accessible business and technical learning programs for beginner, intermediate, and advanced audiences. Working with subject-matter experts, business stakeholders, facilitators, and technology teams, the role translates complex information into clear, engaging eLearning, instructor-led, virtual, blended, and performance-support solutions aligned with measurable learning, proficiency, job-performance, and business outcomes. Reporting to the Life Solutions Business Program Training Leader, the role independently executes approved instructional design, training, and configuration assignments within established standards; may make day‑to‑day delivery decisions; and promptly communicates and escalates changes affecting scope, solution design, commitments, timelines, deliverables, or client‑impacting outcomes to the Training Leader.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct performance and learning‑needs analysis; identify audiences, desired behaviors, constraints, and success measures; and recommend the appropriate learning solution.
• Apply instructional design frameworks such as ADDIE, SAM, or agile learning design and write measurable objectives aligned to assessment and business outcomes.
• Create design documents, detailed storyboards, scripts, prototypes, interaction specifications, assessments, and production‑ready assets.
• Develop responsive eLearning, microlearning, simulations, videos, job aids, instructor‑led materials, and virtual learning using modern authoring and multimedia tools.
• Collaborate with subject‑matter experts to gather, synthesize, validate, and simplify technical or business content while managing review and approval cycles.
• Configure, publish, test, and maintain learning content in an LMS, including course metadata, enrollment rules, assessments, completion criteria, version control, and reporting.
• Package and troubleshoot standards‑based learning content, including SCORM and xAPI where applicable, and perform functional, editorial, accessibility, and cross‑browser quality assurance.
• Manage multiple projects from intake through deployment, maintaining schedules, documentation, risk logs, stakeholder communications, and scope of discipline.
• Use learner feedback, assessment results, LMS data, and business‑performance indicators to evaluate effectiveness and recommend improvements.

Core Competencies

• Instructional design foundations: Adult learning principles, learning science, needs analysis, curriculum mapping, measurable objectives, assessment design, and evaluation.
• Storyboarding and writing: Ability to structure content, write concise narration and on‑screen text, specify interactions and media, and communicate a complete design to reviewers and developers.
• eLearning production: Hands‑on development of polished, interactive learning using rapid‑authoring, screen‑recording, audio, video, and basic visual‑design tools.
• LMS capability: Course setup, testing, publishing, assignment, learner support, reporting, content lifecycle management, and basic troubleshooting.
• Consulting and collaboration: Strong discovery, facilitation, interviewing, presentation, feedback, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Project execution: Ability to prioritize concurrent work, estimate effort, meet deadlines, document decisions, and surface risks early.
• Quality and accessibility: Consistent application of editorial standards, usability practices, inclusive design, and accessibility requirements.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, education, learning technology, communications, psychology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Two to four years of experience designing and developing workplace learning, eLearning, or blended learning solutions.
• Demonstrated foundation in storyboarding, scriptwriting, assessment design, and translating complex material into learner‑centered experiences.
• Hands‑on experience with at least one major authoring suite, such as Articulate 360 or Adobe Captivate, and a learning management system.
• Working knowledge of LMS course administration, content testing, completion tracking, and reporting.
• Portfolio demonstrating instructional rationale and finished work, such as eLearning modules, storyboards, job aids, videos, or facilitator materials.
• Strong written, visual, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with careful attention to accuracy and detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency with Articulate Storyline and Rise, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia, or comparable eLearning and multimedia tools.
• Experience administering LMS platforms like Docebo, Cornerstone, Oracle Learning, Workday Learning, Canvas, Moodle, Intellum, or comparable LMS/LXP.
• Working knowledge of SCORM, xAPI, HTML5 learning products, learning analytics, and accessibility standards.
• Experience designing scenario‑based learning, software simulations, certification pathways, or customer and partner enablement.
• Basic graphic design, audio editing, video production, and visual storytelling capabilities.
• Experience using AI‑assisted design or authoring workflows with appropriate human review for accuracy, accessibility, and instructional quality.
• Experience in technology, financial services, insurance, healthcare, aviation, or another regulated environment.
• Relevant professional development or certification through ATD, CPTD, instructional design, accessibility, or eLearning programs.

Performance Measures

• Learning solutions are delivered within approved scope, quality standards, and target timelines.
• Storyboards and production assets are complete, accurate, instructionally sound, and approved with minimal rework.
• Published courses function correctly in the LMS and meet defined accessibility, compatibility, and completion‑tracking requirements.
• Learners achieve defined proficiency or assessment of targets, and stakeholders report that solutions address the identified performance needs.
• Content remains current through documented review, version‑control, and maintenance practices.
• Project status, risks, decisions, and evaluation findings are communicated clearly and on time.

About Us

For over 50 years, Verisk has been the leading data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry by delivering value to our clients through expertise and scale. We empower communities and businesses to make better decisions on risk, faster.

At Verisk, you'll have the chance to use your voice and build a rewarding career that's as unique as you are, with work flexibility and the support, coaching, and training you need to succeed.

For the eighth consecutive year, Verisk is proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work® for outstanding workplace culture in the US, the fourth consecutive year in the UK, Spain, and India, and the second consecutive year in Poland. In addition, we’ve been recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of the Best‑Managed Companies and by Forbes as a World’s Best Employer, testaments to the value we place on workplace culture.

We’re 7,000 people strong. We relentlessly and ethically pursue innovation. And we are looking for people like you to help us translate big data into big ideas. Join us and create an exceptional experience for yourself and a better tomorrow for future generations.

Verisk Businesses

Underwriting Solutions — provides underwriting and rating solutions for auto and property, general liability, and excess and surplus to assess and price risk with speed and precision

Claims Solutions — supports end‑to‑end claims handling with analytic and automation tools that streamline workflow, improve claims management, and support better customer experiences

Property and Restoration Solutions — offers property estimation software and tools for professionals in estimating all phases of building and repair to make day‑to‑day workflows the most efficient

Specialty Business Solutions — provides an integrated suite of software for full end‑to‑end management of insurance and reinsurance business, helping companies manage their businesses through efficiency, flexibility, and data governance

Catastrophe and Risk Solutions — provides risk modeling solutions to help individuals, businesses, and society become more resilient to catastrophic events.

Marketing Solutions — delivers data and insights to improve the reach, timing,relevance, and compliance of every consumer engagement

Life Insurance Solutions – offers end‑to‑end, data insight‑driven core capabilities for carriers, distribution, and direct customers across the entire policy lifecycle of life and annuities for both individual and group.

Verisk Maplecroft — provides intelligence on sustainability, resilience, and ESG, helping people, business, and societies become stronger

Verisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer.

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