Instructional System Designer (ISD)

Adventsvcsllc; Bath Township (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

On-site at Wright Patterson AFB

Job summary

Advent is seeking an Instructional System Designer to craft multimedia instructional media for USAFSAM programs, applying ADDIE with SMEs from production teams.

The role emphasizes developing, testing, and evaluating online courseware, with recommendations for continuous improvement and adherence to instructional design standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 5 years ISD experience.
• Experience with two or more learning-focused areas.
• Proficiency with modern instructional technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop multimedia and instructional media with SMEs.
• Recommend platforms, tools, and learning technologies.
• Develop, test, and evaluate online courseware for continuous improvement.
• Create training plans and support ADDIE processes.
• Edit curriculum materials for grammar and formatting.
• Support curriculum development across USAFSAM programs.
• Apply ADDIE throughout course development.
• Design learner guides, text, audio, and video scripts.
• Utilize government software and instructional tech for development.
• Analyze feedback to improve ISD-based courses.
• Coordinate requirements, meetings, storyboards, and approvals.
• Provide ISD consultation and ensure educational quality.
• Attend meetings and perform duties as assigned by Technical Advisor or Course Director.

Skills

Learning theory

ISD processes

Analytical thinking

Written & verbal communication

Independent / collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Educational Technology / Instructional Design / related field

Five years ISD experience

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Adobe Captivate

SCORM development

Gaming / 3D modeling / VR / simulation

Microsoft Office Suite (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Microsoft Teams / Zoom / Adobe Acrobat

Job description

A leader in supporting clients in technically demanding industries, Advent's capabilities and services promote innovation & empower our partners to manage risk, protect the information, and achieve organizational objectives. We are proud of our ability to support mission-critical systems in every phase of their lifecycle to ensure our nation’s forces can accomplish their mission.

Position: Instructional System Designer (ISD)

Location: Wright Patterson AFB, OH (On-site)

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 0730-1630

Mandatory Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Educational Design, or a related field; or five (5) years of applied experience in Instructional Systems Design (ISD).
• Demonstrated experience in at least two of the following areas:

• Learning theory, psychology of learning, or educational psychology.
• Instructional design principles and methodologies.
• Educational assessment and evaluation.
• Instructional product development.

• Proficiency with modern instructional technologies, including Adobe Captivate, SCORM package development, gaming, 3D modeling, virtual reality, and simulation technologies.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to provide a signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) prior to the start of performance.

Highly Desired Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Educational Design, or a closely related discipline

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop multimedia, graphics, and instructional media projects in collaboration with subject matter experts and production teams.
• Recommend instructional platforms, development tools, delivery methods, and learning technologies to meet training requirements.
• Develop, manage, test, and evaluate online courseware while providing recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Create training plans and support the validation phase of the ADDIE instructional design process.
• Edit and maintain curriculum materials, ensuring accuracy in grammar, formatting, and instructional content.
• Support curriculum development initiatives, e-learning projects, and educational activities across USAFSAM programs.
• Apply the ADDIE instructional design methodology throughout all phases of course development.
• Design instructional materials, including learner guides, instructional text, audio scripts, and video scripts.
• Utilize government-provided software and instructional technologies to support course development.
• Analyze student feedback and course evaluations to recommend instructional improvements based on ISD principles.
• Coordinate project requirements, facilitate stakeholder meetings, develop storyboards, and obtain customer approvals for course delivery.
• Provide instructional design consultation and ensure educational quality throughout multimedia development projects.
• Attend meetings, training sessions, and perform additional duties as assigned by the Technical Advisor or Course Director.

Advent’s benefits program includes comprehensive medical, dental and vision care, matching 401K, vacation time, sick time, life insurance, disability coverage, and other benefits that help provide financial protection for you and your family.

Advent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are not based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.