Instructional Designer

Team Carney, Inc.; Maryland City (MD); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays and parental leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Team Carney, Inc. is seeking an experienced Instructional Designer to modernize the USPTO training curriculum. You will write storyboards, scripts, and interactive assessments for 25 target eLearning modules within a redesigned program.

This remote role favors candidates in the DC/MD/VA area with a background in government contracting and strong technical writing skills. Join a team focused on high-impact federal training initiatives.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Instructional Design, Education, or English.
• Strong technical writing capabilities.
• Experience turning highly technical, legal, or procedural regulatory documents into digestible course flow.
• Working in a Government contracting environment experience requested.
• Recent USPTO and Patent program experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Write storyboards, scripts, and interactive assessments for 25 eLearning modules.
• Collaborate with development teams to rebuild the USPTO curriculum.

Skills

Technical writing

Instructional design

Regulatory simplification

Government contracting

Patent program experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Are You Ready To Accelerate Performance and Modernize Federal Training Programs?

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, and human capital solutions that empower Federal Government agencies to meet their critical mandates. We are seeking a high-performing and experienced professional to join our team in support of a key federal client.

This position is contingent on contract award.

Work Schedule and Location

• Location: This position is fully remote, with a preference for candidates in the DC/MD/VA area.

Who You Are & What You’ll Do

The Instructional Designer will be a core member of a dynamic team responsible for the comprehensive modernization of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) training curriculum. You will collaborate within the development teams to write storyboards, scripts, and interactive assessments for the 25 target eLearning modules based on the redesigned curriculum.

What You Bring to the Table - Requirements

• Minimum Experience: 4+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Instructional Design, Education, or English.
• Strong technical writing capabilities.
• Experience turning highly technical, legal, or procedural regulatory documents into digestible course flow.
• Working in a Government contracting environment experience requested.
• Recent USPTO and Patent program experience preferred.

Why Join Team Carney?

When you join Team Carney, you join a legacy of excellence. We focus on our people because when we make a positive impact on the lives of our employees, they are able to make a positive impact on our clients. We offer a full suite of competitive benefits, including:

• Health & Wellness: Multiple medical, dental, and vision insurance options (BCBS CareFirst), health spending accounts (HSA), and flexible spending accounts (FSA).
• Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plan with company match, plus Carney-paid life and disability insurance.
• Work-Life Harmony: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), 11 paid holidays, and 6 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Professional & Personal Growth: Annual tuition assistance (up to $5,000) and student loan repayment.
• 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 and ongoing professional development access.