Instructional System Design (ISD)

CAE Inc; Kansas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Work-life balance emphasis

Job summary

CAE is seeking an Instructional Systems Design (ISD) professional to perform JTA, Training Task Analysis, and TSRA for KC-46 maintenance training. The role requires developing courseware narratives and technical documentation with SME input to meet rigorous military standards.

You will maintain ISD documentation per QMS, support proposal deliverables, and collaborate with SMEs and project teams to ensure traceability from tasks to assessments. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Instructional Systems Design, Adult Education, or a related technical field.
• Five (5) years of experience in Instructional Systems Design, familiarity with military or civilian aircraft maintenance training providing Instructional Design Services as defined herein.
• Proven proficiency in conducting Job Task Analysis (JTA) and Training Task Analysis.
• Experience performing Gap Analysis and Training Systems Requirements Analysis (TSRA).
• Expertise in maintaining Task Traceability Matrices (T3M).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and traceability datasets.
• Analytical ability to turn raw technical data into actionable training requirements.
• Strong self-management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed Job Task Analysis (JTA) and Training Task Analysis to define performance requirements.
• Perform Gap Analyses to identify training deficiencies and TSRA to define requirements.
• Develop and manage Task Traceability Matrices (T3M) aligning curriculum with tasks.
• Develop instructional content including syllabi, scenarios, and assessments with SMEs.
• Support ISD proposal deliverables and translate requirements into narratives and designs.
• Ensure ISD documentation adheres to QMS and customer ISD processes.
• Interface with Site Management, PMs, and SMEs to validate instructional methods.
• Contribute to tools, templates, and process improvements in ISD.

Skills

Job Task Analysis (JTA)

Training Task Analysis

Gap Analysis

TSRA

T3M

ISD Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Instructional Systems Design or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Who We Are: CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, and civil aviation by revolutionizing our customers’ training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency and readiness. CAE Defense & Security Mission: CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness. CAE Values: Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity and OneCAE make us who we are and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed.

What We Have to Offer: Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions Recognition, professional development, advancement and having fun!

SummaryPerform critical Instructional Systems Design (ISD) assessments and technical analyses applicable to the KC-46 MTS. This role is responsible for executing the full analysis lifecycle, including Job Task Analysis (JTA), Training Task Analysis, and Training Systems Requirements Analysis (TSRA) to drive program readiness. The incumbent will maintain the integrity of all released ISD materials for proposal and program execution, ensuring full Task Traceability (T3M) from task identification through to assessment.

This role actively develops proposal deliverables, including instructional solutions, courseware narratives, and technical documentation, leveraging Subject Matter Expert (SME) input to meet rigorous military training standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Conduct Technical Analyses: Perform detailed Job Task Analysis (JTA) and Training Task Analysis to define performance requirements and learning domains for KC-46 maintenance training.

Execute Gap & Requirements Analysis: Conduct Gap Analyses to identify training deficiencies and perform TSRA to define the technical and environmental requirements for effective training delivery.

Ensure Traceability: Develop and manage Task Traceability Matrices (T3M) to ensure all instructional objectives, courseware, and assessments are directly mapped to validated job tasks and customer requirements.

Develop Instructional Content: Support the development of instructionally sound course materials, including objective hierarchies, syllabi, realistic scenarios, and valid assessment tools, in collaboration with SMEs.

Proposal Support: Drive the development of ISD-related proposal deliverables, translating technical requirements into comprehensive instructional narratives and solution designs.

Quality & Compliance: Maintain all ISD documentation in strict accordance with the established Quality Management System (QMS) and customer‑specific ISD processes.

Technical Collaboration: Interface with Site Management, Project Managers and SMEs to validate that instructional methods and sequences align with program technical specifications.

Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the refinement of ISD departmental tools, templates, and processes to improve training efficiency and accuracy.

Attends ISD‑related customer interface and internal meetings and generate any necessary materials or slides for required presentations.

Ensure traceability is maintained on all baseline and updated ISD documentation on ISD departmental processes, procedures, and work instructions in accordance with established Quality Management System (QMS) Works continual improvement in department by designing and improving learning tools and processes

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Instructional Systems Design, Adult Education, or a related technical field.

Experience: Five (5) years of experience in Instructional Systems Design, familiarity with military or civilian aircraft maintenance training providing Instructional Design Services as defined herein.

Core ISD Competencies (Required within the past 36 months): Proven proficiency in conducting Job Task Analysis (JTA) and Training Task Analysis. Demonstrated experience performing Gap Analysis and Training Systems Requirements Analysis (TSRA). Expertise in maintaining Task Traceability Matrices (T3M) to ensure curriculum alignment.

Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (specifically for data analysis, complex formulas, and managing large traceability datasets).

Analytical Ability: Ability to perform data analysis on raw, unstructured technical data and convert it into actionable training requirements.

Self-Management: Ability to prioritize complex work requirements and manage multiple deliverables with minimal supervision.

Communication: Strong ability to interface with SMEs and customers to extract technical information and present instructional strategies.

Security Responsibilities

Must complywith all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures.

Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know.

Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval.

All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.

Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.

Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Work Environment

Simulator High Bay area computer rooms and OFT simulator/training devices.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Must have the ability to travel and work overtime as necessary. Must be able to sit and operate a personal computer for long periods.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

About CAE

At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.

Position Type Regular Equal Opportunity Employer

CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success.

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Data Privacy Privacy Statement | CAE As part of our process, we may use AI‑supported tools to help review applications, with human decision‑making at every step. CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted. Welcome to CAE! As a global leader in Civil Aviation and Defense & Security across 40 countries, we advance together as One CAE, fueled by thousands of passionate individuals operating in a culture where everyone can thrive. We hold ourselves accountable for building an inclusive community at every level, and our comprehensive benefits support you professionally and personally. Together, we are All For shaping a future where safety, sustainability, and inclusivity lead the way. Join us and be part of something bigger—where your impact reaches beyond CAE and helps shape the world of tomorrow.