Instructional Developer

General Dynamics Information Technology; Ashburn (VA); Hybrid; USD 72,877 - 98,599; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking an Instructional Developer in the USA VA Ashburn area to design, develop, and deliver training solutions across in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats. You will craft e-learning content, instructor guides, and performance-support materials to support federal government projects.

Requirements include a 2+ year track record in instructional product development, a relevant degree, and security clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Learning Technologies, Education, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience developing and delivering instructional products for diverse audiences (experience with federal clients preferred).
• Active or eligibility to obtain DHS U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) BI Clearance or Secret Clearance.
• Deep understanding of instructional design methodologies (e.g., ADDIE, SAM) and Adult Learning Theories.
• Proficiency in eLearning development tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline 360) and familiarity with SCORM standards.
• Experience applying accessibility standards (Section 508 compliance) to learning products.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment and manage stakeholder relationships effectively.
• Knowledge of learning delivery platforms (e.g., MS Teams, WebEx, Zoom).
• NICE TO HAVE: Certifications in instructional design and familiarity with agile training development.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including subject matter experts, developers, and business process owners, to design and deliver effective training solutions.
• Conduct training needs analyses and learner assessments to develop tailored instructional programs.
• Design and develop instructional materials, including learning design documents, storyboards, instructor guides, quick reference materials, and e-learning prototypes.
• Design and facilitate interactive and engaging learning experiences across multiple delivery modalities (in-person, virtual, hybrid).
• Leverage learning technologies (e.g., webinars, self-paced e-learning, streaming video) to deliver high-quality training programs.
• Complete course development projects and tasks per established timelines, client requirements, and quality standards.
• Ensure all deliverables comply with accessibility standards (e.g., Section 508 compliance).
• Analyze learner feedback and performance data to recommend and implement continuous improvements.

Skills

Course Development

Learning Delivery

Training and Development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Learning Technologies, Education, or related field

Tools

Articulate Storyline 360

SCORM

Job description

Instructional Developer

USA VA Ashburn

Full time

Pipeline

Public Trust/Other Required: BI Full 6C (T4)

Job Family: Program Instruction Support

Job Qualifications:

Skills: Course Development, Learning Delivery, Training and Development

Certifications: None

Experience: 2 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description:

INSTRUCTIONAL DEVELOPER

Make meaningful contributions that fuel critical outcomes for some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects. Join GDIT as an Instructional Developer for a career where your growth is just as important as the mission you support.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As an Instructional Developer, you will contribute to impactful training programs that support the mission-critical needs of our federal government clients. In this role, you'll design, develop, and deliver innovative learning solutions, including in-person and virtual training programs, e-learning content, and performance support materials.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including subject matter experts, developers, and business process owners, to design and deliver effective training solutions.
• Conduct training needs analyses and learner assessments to develop tailored instructional programs.
• Design and develop instructional materials, including learning design documents, storyboards, instructor guides, quick reference materials, and e-learning prototypes.
• Design and facilitate interactive and engaging learning experiences across multiple delivery modalities (in-person, virtual, hybrid).
• Leverage learning technologies (e.g., webinars, self-paced e-learning, streaming video) to deliver high-quality training programs.
• Complete course development projects and tasks per established timelines, client requirements, and quality standards.
• Ensure all deliverables comply with accessibility standards (e.g., Section 508 compliance).
• Analyze learner feedback and performance data to recommend and implement continuous improvements.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Bring your instructional design and development expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Instructional Developer must have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Learning Technologies, Education, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience developing and delivering instructional products for diverse audiences (experience with federal clients preferred).
• Active or eligibility to obtain DHS U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) BI Clearance or Secret Clearance.
• Deep understanding of instructional design methodologies (e.g., ADDIE, SAM) and Adult Learning Theories.
• Proficiency in eLearning development tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline 360) and familiarity with SCORM standards.
• Experience applying accessibility standards (Section 508 compliance) to learning products.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment and manage stakeholder relationships effectively.
• Knowledge of learning delivery platforms (e.g., MS Teams, WebEx, Zoom).
• NICE TO HAVE: Certifications in instructional design and familiarity with agile training development.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

• This position may require up to three (3) days per week on-site support at GDIT or federal client locations.
• Some travel may be required based on client needs.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.

Work Requirements

• Years of Experience: 2 + years of related experience
• * may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work. The likely salary range for this position is $72,877 - $98,599. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Travel Required: 10-25%

Telecommuting Options: Hybrid

Work Location: USA VA Ashburn

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.