Instructional Designer, Secret Clearance Required

Jobtailor; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Instructional Designer to lead end-to-end course development for instructor-led and eLearning materials. You will perform needs analysis, design learning experiences, and create detailed storyboards with interactive elements.

You will collaborate with SMEs, stakeholders, and engineering teams to ensure alignment with objectives and learner readiness. Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in Instructional Design (or related field) with 3+ years of ID experience, or

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required. US citizenship required.
• Master's degree in Instructional Design or related field with 3+ years in an ID role, or Bachelor's with 5+ years in ID.
• End-to-end creation of instructor-led and/or eLearning materials.
• Subject matter expertise in Microsoft Office applications.
• Proficiency with courseware authoring tools such as Articulate 360.
• Experience conducting task analysis using the SAT method.
• Knowledge of adult learning theories including Knowles and Gagné.
• Experience with ADDIE, SAT, and SAM instructional design models.
• Experience developing interactive multimedia instruction and interactive eLearning solutions.
• Strong written communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear instructional materials.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Flexibility in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct root-cause analysis to identify training needs.
• Identify performance gaps, audience characteristics, and constraints.
• Translate findings into design requirements and instructional strategies.
• Create storyboards for video and eLearning, including scripts and interactivity.
• Align analysis results with objectives and learner readiness.
• Collaborate with instructional designers, SMEs, stakeholders, writers, support, and engineers.
• Develop instructor/participant guides, classroom activities, and scenarios.
• Apply scenario-based and problem-based learning to promote critical thinking.
• Develop learning analytics and assessment strategies to measure impact.
• Perform QA reviews, content updates, and continuous improvement.
• Interview SMEs to identify training needs.
• Manage multiple projects using agile or iterative methods.
• Deliver training for Sherpa 6 employees and DoW partners.

Skills

Instructional Design

Performance Gap Analysis

SAT Method

Storyboarding

Articulate 360

eLearning Development

Learning Analytics

Scenario-based Training

Quality Assurance

Instructional Strategies

Agile Methodologies

Adult Learning Theories

Courseware Tools

Education

Master's degree in Instructional Design or related field

Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design or related field

Tools

Articulate 360

Courseware Authoring Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Conduct root-cause analysis to identify true training needs
• Identify performance gaps, target audience characteristics, and environmental constraints
• Translate analysis findings into design requirements and instructional strategies
• Create detailed storyboards for video and computer-based training, including scripts, on-screen text, and interactive elements
• Maintain alignment from analysis results through learning objectives, training content, and operational learner readiness
• Collaborate with instructional designers, subject matter experts, stakeholders, technical writing, customer support, and engineering teams
• Develop presentations, instructor and participant guides, classroom activities, scenario-based exercises, and other training materials
• Apply scenario-based training and problem-based learning to promote critical thinking and decision-making
• Develop learning analytics and assessment strategies to measure and improve training impact
• Conduct quality assurance reviews, content updates, and continuous improvement based on feedback
• Interview subject matter experts to identify training needs
• Manage multiple concurrent projects using agile or iterative methodologies
• Deliver training and professional development for Sherpa 6 employees and Department of War partners

Requirements

• Active Secret clearance required
• US Citizenship required
• Master's degree in Instructional Design or related field plus 3+ years in an Instructional Design role, or Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design or related field plus 5+ years in an Instructional Design role
• End-to-end creation of instructor-led and/or eLearning materials
• Subject matter expertise in Microsoft Office applications
• Written communication and documentation skills
• Proficiency with courseware authoring tools such as Articulate 360
• Experience conducting task analysis using the SAT method
• Knowledge of adult learning theories including Knowles and Gagné
• Experience with instructional design models ADDIE, SAT, and SAM
• Experience developing interactive multimedia instruction and interactive eLearning solutions
• Strong research, analytical, critical thinking, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear instructional materials
• Experience leading process mapping and documentation initiatives
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction
• Flexibility in a fast-paced environment

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Instructional Design, including the end-to-end creation of training materials and the application of adult learning theories. Proficient in developing interactive eLearning solutions and conducting thorough training needs analysis to enhance learner engagement and effectiveness.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Active Secret Clearance
• Master's Degree in Instructional Design
• Proficiency with Articulate 360
• Experience with ADDIE, SAT, and SAM Models
• Strong Written Communication Skills

Hard Skills

• End-to-End Creation of Training Materials
• Task Analysis Using SAT Method
• Development of Interactive Multimedia Instruction
• Learning Analytics and Assessment Strategies
• Scenario-Based Training
• Problem-Based Learning
• Quality Assurance Reviews
• Instructional Strategies Development
• Performance Gap Analysis
• Training Content Development

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Critical Thinking
• Organizational Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Flexibility in Fast-Paced Environment

Industry Keywords

• Adult Learning Theories
• Instructional Design
• Agile Methodologies
• Continuous Improvement
• Stakeholder Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office Applications
• Courseware Authoring Tools
• Articulate 360