Instructional Designer

UNAVAILABLE; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UNAVAILABLE is seeking an Instructional Designer to develop and implement a comprehensive onboarding and training program for a Federal client. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, analyze current processes, and design engaging learning experiences across multiple modalities to ensure adoption and ongoing governance.

You will help lead LMS administration, measure adoption metrics, and coordinate with subject matter experts to create effective learning paths, while ensuring

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a U.S. government Public Trust Security Clearance
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Training and Instructional Design
• 4+ years of experience in Education, Training, HR, or related field
• Thorough knowledge of the full training life cycle and demonstrated ability to develop and implement
• Knowledge of contemporary learning management software platforms
• Experience with traditional and modern training methods, tools, and techniques
• Familiarity with Design Thinking and problem solving with strong analytical skills
• Experience working in a project-based environment
• Proficiency in MS Office and in database software
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Training and Instructional Design

Responsibilities

• Outline and understand end users to create training appropriate to meet their diverse needs
• Analyze existing training materials and business processes to identify learning gaps/needs and opportunities for improvement
• Research appropriate learning content and coordinate with Subject Matter Experts to structure learning paths
• Develop interactive and engaging training materials using a variety of modalities with learner theories in mind
• Determine utilization of knowledge checks and compliance tracking
• Lead the training development and delivery
• Establish metrics and measure user adoption
• Facilitate learning management system administration, usage, and develop feedback loop for enhancement
• Consider long‑term governance for sustaining training programs and materials

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Analytical skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Training and Instructional Design

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Database software

Job description

Overview

As an Instructional Designer, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive onboarding and training program in support of our Federal client. You will work as part of a cross-functional team—including designers and technical experts—engaging with stakeholders and end-users to develop an effective approach and ensure adoption of new systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Outline and understand end users to create training appropriate to meet their diverse needs
• Analyze existing training materials and business processes to identify learning gaps/needs and opportunities for improvement
• Research appropriate learning content and coordinate with Subject Matter Experts to structure learning paths
• Develop interactive and engaging training materials using a variety of modalities (videos, user guides, gamified learning, etc.) with learner theories in mind (ADDIE, Bloom’s, SAM, etc.) to create dynamic learning experiences
• Determine utilization of knowledge checks and compliance tracking
• Lead the training development and delivery
• Establish metrics and measure user adoption
• Facilitate learning management system administration, usage, and develop feedback loop for enhancement
• Consider long‑term governance for sustaining training programs and materials

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a U.S. government Public Trust Security Clearance
• 4+ years of experience in Education, Training, HR, or related field
• Thorough knowledge of the full training life cycle and demonstrated ability to develop and implement
• Knowledge of contemporary learning management software platforms
• Experience with traditional and modern training methods, tools, and techniques
• Ability to convey complex information in a way that people understand
• Experience collaborating within a multi-disciplinary delivery team including UX/UI designers, technologists, data scientists, engineers, solution architects, and change managers
• A collaborative nature with excellent written communication and presentation skills
• Familiarity with Design Thinking and a natural curiosity for solving problems coupled with strong analytical skills
• Experience working in a project-based environment
• Proficiency in MS Office and in database software
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Training and Instructional Design

Bonus Points

• Previous work experience in or with the federal government
• Previous work experience as a consultant