Instructional Systems Designer

V2X; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

V2X Professional Services (VPS) is seeking an experienced Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) for onsite roles in East Hartford and Middletown, CT. The role involves analyzing, designing, developing, and maintaining innovative learning solutions across media, with a focus on adult learning principles and platform support.

You will lead training development projects, manage timelines, and collaborate with SMEs to ensure quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of experience in instructional systems design and training development.
• Strong writing and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze, design, and develop learning solutions across multiple media.
• Experience with LCMS/LMS, SCORM, and adult learning theories.
• Excellent MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Project skills.
• Mastery of Storyline, Captivate, or Lectora Inspire.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, develop, and maintain learning solutions in a variety of media.
• Provide guidance on adult learning practices and process improvement.
• Maintain platform functionality to support workforce training and qualification.
• Create and maintain objectives, system records, and reports.
• Provide user support and conduct live/virtual demonstrations.
• Update program website and coordinate site updates with developers.
• Draft communications and manage distribution lists; assist audits and onboarding.
• Lead projects, manage schedules, and collaborate with SMEs to revise standards.

Job description

Overview

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

About Us

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

General Function

V2X Professional Services (VPS) is looking for an experienced Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) in the East Hartford and Middletown, Connecticut area.

Responsibilities

This position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the requirements of the program or company.

• Analyze, design, develop, and maintain creative and innovative learning solutions in a variety of media
• Provide guidance on adult learning best practices and process improvement
• Maintain the daily function of a platform to support workforce training and qualification
• Create and maintain objectives, system records, and pull report
• Provide technical support to system users
• Instruct users at all levels on the use of the system
• Provide guidance about the best utilization of the system
• Conduct live and virtual presentations and demonstrations to audiences at varying levels
• Update program website/work with developer to implement site updates
• Draft and send communications and reminders; maintain email distribution lists
• Provide support during audits and onboarding
• Must be highly motivated, creative, learn quickly, have strong leadership and interpersonal skills, and be willing to accept new challenges

Qualifications

• A minimum of five years of experience developing training in a variety of delivery media utilizing commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within instructional systems design, including the ADDIE model
• Strong writing and professional communication skills (use of language, grammar, spelling, and content organization)
• Ability to analyze and design/develop creative learning solutions for projects, multiple courses or curricula
• Design and develop content across multiple development media such as eLearning, instructor-led, and virtual classroom
• Manage relationships with customers and subject matter experts, including revising standards for training development projects across a curriculum or project
• Anticipate, troubleshoot, and recommend solutions to problems related to training development
• Manage project schedules and track progress on courseware development tasks
• Experience with learning content management systems (LCMS), learning management systems (LMS), SCORM, and adult learning theories and practice
• Excellent software skills in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Project
• Mastery of training development software, such as Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, or Lectora Inspire

Desired Experience

• Applying Section 508 requirements to courseware
• Leading continuous improvement projects to solve problems and recommend solutions
• Establishing and maintaining client relationships and development standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, English, or a related field required.

Location

ONSITE East Hartford/Middletown, CT

Wage Band

Based on experience: 85K – 105K

At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.