Instructional Designer (Mid-Level)

Core4ce Careers; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Professional development & tuition

Parental leave & generous PTO

Innovation initiatives (Core4ce Forge)

Job summary

Core4ce is seeking a mid-level Instructional Designer to design, develop, and deliver technology-enabled learning solutions. You will collaborate with SMEs to create objectives, content, and assessments aligned with business needs.

The role emphasizes adult learning principles, e-learning development, and multimedia content creation to improve knowledge retention and performance. NAVSEA/FMS experience is highly desirable for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field.
• Eight years of specialized experience in curriculum design, instructional design, or related training development activities.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.
• Experience translating technical information into clear, engaging instructional content.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain curricula, courses, and instructional materials.
• Apply adult learning principles to create engaging learning experiences.
• Define measurable learning objectives and develop content to learners’ needs.
• Collaborate with SMEs and stakeholders to organize technical information.
• Develop detailed course storyboards outlining flow and assessments.
• Use instructional design software to develop online courses and digital learning solutions.
• Create quizzes, tests, and knowledge checks to measure learning outcomes.
• Develop multimedia resources to support instruction.
• Identify learner characteristics and ensure content effectiveness.
• Recommend instructional methods and learning activities to support objectives.
• Develop and execute needs assessment and analysis plans.
• Collect and analyze data to address performance gaps and improve materials.

Skills

Curriculum design

Adult learning

E-learning design

Instructional design

SME collaboration

Storyboarding

Multimedia development

Assessment design

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

Tools

LMS

Authoring tools

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Instructional Designer (Mid-Level) to design, develop, and deliver engaging, technology-enabled learning solutions. The ideal candidate will have expertise in curriculum development, adult learning principles, e-learning design, and instructional technology.

The successful candidate will collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) and stakeholders to identify training needs, establish measurable learning objectives, develop interactive instructional materials, and evaluate training effectiveness. This individual will apply proven instructional design methodologies to create accessible, engaging, and effective learning experiences that improve knowledge retention and learner performance.

Experience supporting Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Security Cooperation and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs is highly desirable.

Responsibilities:

• Instructional Design and Curriculum Development: Design, develop, and maintain curricula, courses, and instructional materials aligned with established learning objectives and organizational requirements.


• Adult Learning: Apply adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies to create engaging, relevant, and effective learning experiences.


• Learning Objectives and Content Development: Define measurable learning objectives and develop compelling content tailored to learners’ needs, experience levels, and learning requirements.


• SME Collaboration: Work closely with subject matter experts and stakeholders to gather, validate, and organize technical information into effective instructional content.


• Storyboarding: Develop detailed course storyboards outlining instructional flow, content structure, multimedia elements, learner interactions, and assessments.


• E-Learning Development: Use instructional design software and learning technologies to develop interactive online courses and other digital learning solutions.


• Assessment Development: Create quizzes, tests, assignments, and other knowledge checks to measure learner comprehension and evaluate training effectiveness.


• Multimedia Development: Develop and integrate supporting instructional materials, including audio, video, graphics, screenshots, and other multimedia resources.


• Learner Analysis: Identify learner characteristics, prior knowledge, potential learning challenges, and instructional requirements to ensure content is appropriate and effective.


• Instructional Strategy: Recommend instructional methods, delivery approaches, and learning activities that support course objectives and learner success.


• Training Needs Assessment: Develop and execute needs assessment and analysis plans to identify performance gaps and determine training requirements.


• Data Analysis and Recommendations: Collect and analyze relevant data, identify discrepancies between current and desired performance, and recommend practical solutions to address identified gaps.


• Training Evaluation and Improvement: Assess learning outcomes and training effectiveness and recommend improvements to instructional materials, course design, and delivery methods.

This position is designed to be flexible, with responsibilities evolving to meet business needs and enable individual growth.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.


• A minimum of eight years of specialized experience in curriculum design, instructional design, or related training development activities.


• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university may be considered equivalent to four years of specialized experience, subject to applicable contract or position requirements.


• Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.


• Experience developing curriculum, instructional materials, course content, and assessments.


• Experience translating technical information into clear, engaging, and learner-focused instructional content.


• Ability to collaborate effectively with SMEs, project stakeholders, and training personnel.


• Strong analytical, organizational, written communication, and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to evaluate training requirements, identify performance gaps, and recommend appropriate instructional solutions.


• Experience using technology to develop and deliver engaging learning materials.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting NAVSEA Security Cooperation programs.


• Experience supporting Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs.


• Experience developing technology-enabled, interactive, or multimedia-based training.


• Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS) and e-learning authoring tools.


• Experience conducting training needs assessments and evaluating instructional effectiveness.

Why Work for Us?

Core4ce is a team of innovators, self-starters, and critical thinkers—driven by a shared mission to strengthen national security and advance warfighting outcomes.

We offer:

• 401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% deferred, withimmediatevesting


• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage—employee portion paid 100% by Core4ce


• Unlimitedaccess totrainingand certifications, with no pre-set cap on eligible professional development


• Tuition assistancefor job-related degrees and courses


• Paidparental leave, PTO that grows with tenure, and generous holiday schedules


• Got a big idea? At Core4ce,The Forge gives every employee the chance to propose bold innovations and help bring them to life with internal backing.

Join us to build a career that matters—supported by a company that invests in you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

Core4ce provides the listed pay range for this position as a general guideline only and not as a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final offers may take into account a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, market data alignment, any applicable collective bargaining agreement, and other legal requirements.