Instructional System Designer (ISD)

Adventsvcsllc; Page Manor (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision care

401K match

Paid vacation

Sick time

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

Advent is seeking an Instructional System Designer (ISD) to design and develop multimedia instructional materials for USAFSAM programs at Wright Patterson AFB, on-site in OH. The role requires a strong ISD background with proficiency in Captivate, SCORM, VR and related tools.

You will partner with SMEs and production teams to create engaging courseware and support ADDIE-driven development. The ideal candidate brings a bachelor's degree in a relevant field or 5 years of ISD experience, plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Educational Design, or related field, or 5 years of ISD experience.
• Demonstrated experience in at least two areas: learning theory, instructional design, educational assessment/evaluation, or instructional product development.
• Proficiency with modern instructional technologies including Adobe Captivate, SCORM packages, gaming, 3D modeling, VR, and simulations.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Teams, Zoom, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to sign a NDA prior to start of performance.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop multimedia, graphics, and instructional media with SMEs and production teams.
• Recommend instructional platforms, development tools, and learning technologies to meet training requirements.
• Develop, manage, test, and evaluate online courseware with improvement recommendations.
• Create training plans and support the validation phase of ADDIE.
• Edit and maintain curriculum materials for grammar, formatting, and instructional content.
• Support curriculum development initiatives and e-learning projects across USAFSAM programs.
• Apply ADDIE throughout all phases of course development.
• Design learner guides, instructional text, audio scripts, and video scripts.
• Utilize government-provided software and instructional technologies for course development.
• Analyze student feedback and course evaluations to drive ISD improvements.
• Coordinate project requirements, stakeholder meetings, storyboards, and approvals.
• Provide ISD consultation and ensure educational quality in multimedia projects.
• Attend meetings, training, and perform duties as assigned by Technical Advisor or Course Director.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Educational Design, or related field

Master's degree in Educational Technology or Instructional Design (desired)

Tools

Adobe Captivate

SCORM

Gaming

3D modeling

Virtual reality

Simulation technologies

Microsoft Office Suite

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.