Instructional Designer-ILT/VLT/WBT

SPECTRAFORCE; Livermore (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop provided

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

SPECTRAFORCE is seeking an instructional designer in Livermore, CA for a 6-month contract with hybrid onsite attendance as needed. You'll design and develop instructor-led, VILT, and web-based training for a technical apprenticeship program, focusing on safety and operational excellence.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of experience in industrial or utilities training, strong ADDIE-based design skills, and proficiency with Articulate/ Captivate, SMEs, and content development tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Adult Education, Instructional Design, Education, Training & Development, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience developing instructor-led training for technical skills in utilities, industrial operations, manufacturing, engineering, construction, or related industries.
• Strong instructional design and technical writing experience.
• Experience developing learning content for technical or operational audiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Ability to independently manage priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Demonstrated experience partnering effectively with SMEs and project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop classroom-based and on-the-job training programs for apprenticeship and technical workforce development initiatives.
• Conduct detailed task analyses for employees performing complex, hands-on, high-risk operational work.
• Create student guides, facilitator guides, hands-on practice activities, job aids, and scenario-based learning materials.
• Develop assessments, simulations, videos, and other instructional media to support skill acquisition and job performance.
• Define learning objectives, course structures, and instructional strategies aligned with stakeholder requirements and operational constraints.
• Apply established instructional design standards, templates, and development processes.
• Participate in project milestone reviews including task analysis, alpha, beta, train-the-trainer, and pilot sessions.
• Collaborate closely with SMEs for ongoing content review, validation, and refinement.
• Proactively identify and communicate project risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Manage assigned deliverables and timelines to ensure successful project completion.

Skills

ILT/VILT/WBT design

ADDIE-driven

SME collaboration

Training content dev

eLearning tools

Learner-centric design

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Adult Education/ID or related

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Articulate 360

Captivate

QuestionMark/Author-it

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Instructional Designer

Location: Livermore, CA (Hybrid)

Duration: 6-Month Contract (Potential Extension)

Important Notes

• Only local candidates currently residing in the Bay Area or within commuting distance of Livermore, CA will be considered.
• This is a hybrid position requiring onsite attendance as needed.
• Travel to various Northern California locations may be required, including occasional overnight stays. Approved travel expenses will be reimbursed.
• Company-issued laptop will be provided. Any additional equipment must be supplied by the staffing vendor.
• Candidates must be available during standard business hours (8:00 AM — 5:00 PM PST) and able to attend in-person meetings when required.

Top Skills Required

Technical Expertise

• Experience designing and developing Instructor-Led Training (ILT), Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT), and Web-Based Training (WBT).
• Strong foundation in instructional design methodologies (ADDIE or similar frameworks).
• Ability to convert complex technical content into engaging, learner-centered training materials.
• Experience conducting task analysis and working closely with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to gather, validate, and refine content.
• Proficiency with eLearning authoring tools such as Articulate, Captivate, or similar platforms.
• Experience creating assessments, simulations, videos, and performance support materials.
• Understanding of compliance-driven, safety-focused, or technical training environments preferred.

Soft Skills

• Excellent collaboration skills with SMEs, program owners, and leadership teams.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• High attention to detail with strong ownership of deliverables.
• Self-starter capable of driving projects forward with minimal supervision.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with effective stakeholder management experience.

Position Summary

The Contract Instructional Designer will design and develop instructor-led, field-based, and blended learning programs supporting apprenticeship training within the power generation industry. This role requires expertise in adult learning principles, task analysis, technical content development, and collaboration with SMEs to create effective learning experiences focused on operational excellence and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop classroom-based and on-the-job training programs for apprenticeship and technical workforce development initiatives.
• Conduct detailed task analyses for employees performing complex, hands-on, high-risk operational work.
• Create student guides, facilitator guides, hands-on practice activities, job aids, and scenario-based learning materials.
• Develop assessments, simulations, videos, and other instructional media to support skill acquisition and job performance.
• Define learning objectives, course structures, and instructional strategies aligned with stakeholder requirements and operational constraints.
• Apply established instructional design standards, templates, and development processes.
• Participate in project milestone reviews including task analysis, alpha, beta, train-the-trainer, and pilot sessions.
• Collaborate closely with SMEs for ongoing content review, validation, and refinement.
• Proactively identify and communicate project risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Manage assigned deliverables and timelines to ensure successful project completion.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Adult Education, Instructional Design, Education, Training & Development, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience developing instructor-led training for complex, hands-on technical skills within utilities, industrial operations, manufacturing, engineering, construction, or related industries.
• Strong instructional design and technical writing experience.
• Experience developing learning content for technical or operational audiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Ability to independently manage priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Demonstrated experience partnering effectively with SMEs and project stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting hydroelectric operations, power generation, apprenticeships, mechanical engineering, machining, or related technical environments.
• Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, Adult Learning, or related discipline.
• Experience with QuestionMark, Author-it, or similar content development tools.
• Graphic design capabilities.
• Teaching, facilitation, or instructor experience.
• Previous experience supporting large-scale utility training programs.

Travel Requirements

• Travel to regional operational facilities may be required.
• Occasional overnight travel may be necessary to support project milestones, stakeholder meetings, and field activities.
• Reimbursable travel expenses will be provided according to project guidelines.