Instructional Systems Designer

Leidos Inc; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 82,550 - 149,225; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Inc is hiring an Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) in Chantilly, Virginia. The candidate will support a classified government program by developing high-quality training materials and managing training projects. Responsibilities include conducting needs assessments, managing training development, and ensuring quality assurance.

Required qualifications include a TS/SCI clearance and relevant experience or degrees in education. The position offers a competitive salary range between $82,550 and $149,225 per year.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required.
• At least 8 years of relevant experience for a Bachelor's Degree or 6 for a Master's.
• Experience with instructional design is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Execute training development life-cycle for various training methods.
• Conduct training needs assessments and analyses.
• Design instructional strategies to optimize learning.

Skills

Instructional design

Project management

Needs assessment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

Online learning platforms

Job description

Job Summary

Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) position in Leidos Intelligence Group, supporting a new program for a classified government customer. The role focuses on developing high‑quality training materials, conducting needs assessments, and managing training projects.

Responsibilities

• Execute all facets of the training development life‑cycle for instructor‑led courses, web‑based and online training, blended learning, and performance support.
• Conduct needs assessments and training needs analyses, including gap, contextual, and root‑cause analyses.
• Select and design innovative instructional and learning strategies and associated technologies to optimize learning and achieve learning objectives.
• Develop, execute, and test training courses and performance support products.
• Perform quality assurance and quality control activities, including SME reviews, design reviews, course pilots, and hot washes.
• Create and conduct training evaluations, both formative and summative, across all levels for maximum impact.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with training project plans and schedules.
• Manage and execute all aspects of training projects, including schedules, resources, and scope.

Required Qualifications

• TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required.
• Bachelor’s Degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience, OR Master’s Degree and at least 6 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with instructional design.

Demonstrated Experience

• Identifying performance gaps or learning needs.
• Formally documenting instructional design plans.
• Using empirical data to make instructional design decisions.
• Ensuring instructional solutions address performance gaps.
• Identifying and making improvements to instruction.
• Designing instructional strategies that engage, motivate, or are learner‑centered.
• Using face‑to‑face, online, and blended learning strategies.
• Developing project management plans for instructional design projects.
• Designing assessments of learning.
• Collaborating across functional teams.
• Software experience or knowledge.

Desirable Skills

• Instructional Design Certification from an accredited institution.
• Prior customer experience.
• Experience with online learning platforms and tools.
• Previous experience as a facilitator.

Pay Range

$82,550.00 – $149,225.00 per year.

Equal Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.