Instructional System Design (ISD)

CAE USA; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CAE is seeking an experienced Instructional Systems Design (ISD) professional to perform JTA, Training Task Analysis, and TSRA for KC-46 maintenance training, ensuring traceability of curriculum to customer requirements.

The role emphasizes proposal support, development of instructional content, and compliance with QMS and security requirements. U.S. citizenship and eligibility for DoD clearance are required; travel and overtime may be necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in ISD, adult education or related technical field is required.
• Five years of ISD experience with military or civilian aircraft training.
• Proven ability to conduct Job Task Analysis (JTA) and Training Task Analysis.
• Experience performing Gap Analysis and Training Systems Requirements Analysis (TSRA).
• Maintain Task Traceability Matrices (T3M) to ensure curriculum alignment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; advanced Excel skills for data analysis and large datasets.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; able to interface with SMEs and customers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct JTA and Training Task Analysis to define performance requirements and learning domains.
• Perform Gap Analyses and TSRA to define technical and environmental requirements.
• Develop and manage Task Traceability Matrices (T3M) to map objectives to tasks and customer needs.
• Support development of instructional content: hierarchies, syllabi, scenarios, assessments.
• Prepare ISD proposal deliverables and write instructional narratives and designs.
• Ensure ISD documentation complies with QMS and customer ISD processes.
• Collaborate with Site Management, Project Managers and SMEs to align methods with specs.
• Contribute to tools and process improvements for ISD efficiency and accuracy.
• Attend customer meetings and prepare required materials or slides.
• Maintain traceability across baseline and updated ISD documentation per QMS.

Skills

ISD methodology

Job Task Analysis

TSRA

Gap analysis

Traceability (T3M)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Instructional Systems Design, Adult Education, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

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!

Summary

Perform 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 andprocesses

• 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.

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.

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

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