Instructional System Designer (ISD)

OESC (Oneida ESC Group); Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 Days of Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company (6

Medical, Dental, and Eye Insurance

Job summary

Oneida ESC Group is seeking a motivated Instructional System Designer (ISD) for full-time, on-site work at the Defense Information School (DINFOS) on Fort George G. Meade, Maryland.

The role covers analysis, design and development of training content, assessments, and instructor materials with strong emphasis on accessibility. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in Instructional Design and 2+ years using ADDIE, plus LMS experience and clearance to meet federal requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Adult Learning, Education, or related field.
• 2+ years in Curriculum Development & Instructional Design using ADDIE framework.
• On-site availability for full-time support.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Must meet federal, military, and security standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform analyses for training courses based on requirements and models.
• Design and develop instructional programs and content for outcomes.
• Develop competency-based assessments and performance metrics.
• Create Train the Trainer materials for large-scale revisions.
• Ensure Section 508 accessibility and compliance in content.
• Meet production deadlines per government delivery schedules.
• Collaborate with SMEs and stakeholders through ISD process.

Skills

Curriculum development

Instructional design

ADDIE

LMS experience

Federal security standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design

Tools

Adobe Express

Blackboard

Google Classroom

eLearning authoring tools

Job description

Description

Oneida Professional Services (OPS) is actively seeking a highly motivated, full-time (Instructional System Designer [ISD]) in (Defense Information School, Fort George G. Meade, Maryland).

Description

Oneida Professional Services (OPS) is actively seeking a highly motivated, full-time (Instructional System Designer [ISD]) in (Defense Information School, Fort George G. Meade, Maryland).

Key Responsibilities

• Perform analyses for training courses based on Service training requirements, the Military Communicator Competency Model, and Training Task Inventories resulting from Training Task Selection Boards.
• Design and develop instructional programs and content that delivers performance and/or project based outcomes.
• Develop competency-based assessments and design valid quantitative and qualitative performance metrics.
• Develop “Train the Trainer” materials for large scale course revisions and new courses and produce content and materials to facilitate instructor training in the use of instructional materials, including the application and use of rubrics designed to assess student performance/learning outcomes.
• Provide experienced input on creating training products and content that are Section 508 compliant.
• Meet production deadlines established in government accepted delivery schedules for the given project.
• Work with Subject Matter Experts and stakeholders to gather data and extract required information needed to perform informed analysis, make recommendations and decisions in each phase of the ISD process.
• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills, and create products with extremely high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Recommend course improvements based on inputs from student end-of-course surveys and instructor feedback.
• Work within a team environment; interact with team members and stakeholders in a problem- solving, constructive manner.
• Concurrently track and maintain course lifecycle updates on multiple courses within the assigned portfolio.
• Plan, develop course analysis documentation, and facilitate In Progress Reviews (IPRs) and Training Task Selection Boards (TTSBs); prepare after-action reports to document decisions.
• Input course information, design and revisions within the DINFOS Management System (DMS).
• Archive and manage course content within the DINFOS Learning Management System (LMS); DINFOS currently uses Blackboard as its LMS, which is the official content repository for all courseware.
• Conduct course evaluations, analyze results, and prepare reports with recommendations for DINFOS leadership.
• Capture data and evaluate student performance on course assessments, and perform item analysis on exams and rubrics. Make recommendations for changes to ensure validity and reliability of assessments and rubrics as they relate to student ability to meet learning outcomes.
• Regularly meet with academic teams through the established adjudication process to review instructor and student feedback, prioritize and plan course improvements, and implement revisions to ensure course effectiveness and relevance to training objectives, as well as industry-standard and best practices. Ensure identified issues are resolved.
• Adhere to DINFOS records management policies, processes, and procedures.
• Perform instructional systems design duties across multiple courses, portfolios or strategic efforts.
• Provide occasional ISD expertise to support PAVILION content development efforts (as needed)
• Support DINFOS efforts conducting accreditation reaffirmation and American Council of Education CREDIT reviews.
• Deliver customized training solutions that include, but are not limited to the following examples: classroom-based training, interactive/multimedia content, print-based instructional materials; web- based instructional programs; job aids and performance support strategies, and mobile learning tools.
• Assist development teams in selection of content references, with emphasis on current, credible and relevant resources that support content, delivery and learner resources.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Adult Learning, Education, or a related discipline
• 2+ years-experience Curriculum Development & Instructional Design using ADDIE framework
• Available to provide full-time on-site support
• Experience using Learning Management Systems (LMS)
• All applicants must meet strict federal, military, and security standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with military training and education standards
• Proficiency in developing instructor‑led, virtual, and web‑based training using eLearning authoring tools
• Technically proficient in technical writing, documentation, needs analysis, learning analytics, Adobe Express, Blackboard, & Google Classroom
• Accessibility & Differentiation (UDL, Section 508, IEP Alignment)

Compensation Range

• $99,692 or GS11 Step-6 equivalent (*This rate applies through completion of the first performance year. Establishes market-competitive compensation aligned with required subject‑matter expertise & instructional capability while demonstrating baseline performance standards.)

Benefits (FEDERAL)

• 15 Days of Paid Time Off
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Medical, Dental, and Eye Insurance
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
• Multiple Voluntary Medical Benefits

About Us

The Oneida ESC Group is a family of companies owned by the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin that delivers customer‑focused engineering, science, and construction services worldwide.

Our Family Of Companies Includes

• Oneida ESC Group (OESC)
• Oneida Professional Services (OPS)
• Oneida Total Integrated Enterprises (OTIE)
• Mission Support Services (MS2)
• Sustainment & Restoration Services (SRS)
• Oneida Engineering Solutions (OES)
• General Mechanical Corporation (GMC)
• LG2 Environmental Solutions (LG2)
• Oneida Environmental (OE)

We integrate our staff for dedicated, cooperative, and business‑like delivery of services to enhance our customers’ missions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Oneida ESC Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity in the workplace. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Oneida ESC Group participates in the E-Verify program. Learn more about the E-Verify program. https://www.e-verify.gov/

Oneida ESC Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Oneida ESC Group makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.