Instructional Systems Designer

Arcfield; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 238,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Short Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Retirement and Savings

Learning and Development opportunities

wellness programs

other optional benefit elections

Job summary

Arcfield seeks an experienced Instructional Systems Designer to evaluate training needs and develop high-quality training for Advanced SI and LLM topics. The role collaborates with SMEs, designs instructor-led and e-learning content, and applies adult learning principles to create scalable solutions.

You will work with SI/LLM experts, facilitate workshops, prototype training materials, and oversee formative evaluations to ensure effectiveness and current content with evolving technologies.

Qualifications

• Must possess and be able to maintain a TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• 3–5 years of instructional design experience for adult learning and technical training.
• Experience designing training for technical or STEM fields is highly desirable.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and learning analytics.
• Familiarity with multimedia production tools and techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with SMEs and stakeholders.
• Ability to gauge learning competencies and develop training trajectories for emerging tech.
• Proactive, reliable, and able to anticipate customer needs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and excellent documentation abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate training needs and develop high-quality training programs for SI and LLM topics.
• Collaborate with SMEs to determine knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for LLM utilization.
• Design and develop instructor-led training, e-learning modules, and performance aids.
• Apply adult learning principles and ID models to create engaging learning experiences.
• Work with SI/LLM experts to ensure accuracy and relevance of content.
• Facilitate workshops with SMEs to gather and validate content.
• Develop prototypes and conduct formative evaluations for effectiveness.
• Iterate content based on SME feedback and pilot testing.
• Support implementation including train-the-trainer initiatives.
• Develop evaluation plans to assess training effectiveness and improvement areas.
• Stay current with LLMs, SI, and related technologies.
• Pursue professional development to enhance skills in instructional design and tech.

Skills

Instructional Design

Adult Learning Principles

SME Collaboration

LMS

Multimedia Production

Communication

Project Management

Analytical Thinking

Documentation

Stakeholder Engagement

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Responsibilities

The Sponsor is seeking an experienced Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) to evaluate training needs and to help develop high-quality training programs for Advanced Super Intelligence (SI) and Counter SI topics. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in instructional design, experience applying adult learning principles, and the ability to work closely with subject matter experts (SMEs) in SI and Large Language Model (LLM) technologies. The goal is to create engaging, effective, and scalable training solutions that support the development and deployment of LLMs.

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Conduct analysis to identify training needs for LLM development, deployment, and application.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and SMEs to understand the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for effective LLM utilization.
• Design and develop training content, including instructor-led training, e-learning modules, and performance support materials.
• Apply adult learning principles and instructional design models to create engaging and effective learning experiences.
• Work closely with SI/LLM experts to ensure the accuracy and relevance of training content.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings with SMEs to gather content and validate training materials.
• Develop prototypes of training materials and conduct formative evaluations to ensure effectiveness.
• Iterate on training content based on feedback from SMEs and pilot testing.
• Support the implementation of training programs, including train-the-trainer initiatives.
• Develop evaluation plans to assess the effectiveness of training programs and identify areas for improvement.
• Stay abreast of the latest developments in LLMs, SI, and related technologies to ensure training content remains current and relevant.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance skills in instructional design and emerging technologies.

Qualifications

• Must possess and be able to maintain a TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• BS 12-15, MS 10-13, PhD 10+ years of professional experience in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or a related field.
• A minimum of at least 3-5 years of specific experience in instructional design for adult learning and technical training.
• Experience in designing training for technical or STEM fields is highly desirable.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and learning analytics.
• Familiarity with multimedia production tools and techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with SMEs and stakeholders in a fast-paced, high-visibility, executive-level environment.
• Ability to gauge required learning competencies and develop training trajectories for emerging tech areas.
• Proactive, with an ability to anticipate customer needs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Ability to operate independently and be reliable, trustworthy, and committed to the success of the program and team.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish professional rapport in a small team environment and in exchanges with senior customers.
• Proven track record of delivering results in the Customer environment, with emphasis on prior experience in program planning, management, execution, and serving as a senior advisor to customer leadership.
• Understanding of the Customer's mission, environment, constraints, technical landscape, and strategic direction.
• Expertise with the MS Office suite, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Visio, Outlook, Calendar, and Project.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with SI, machine learning, or data science training content.
• Knowledge of programming languages or experience working in a technical environment.
• Certification in instructional design (e.g., CPTD, CTDP) or related fields.
• Experience with Agile project management methodologies.

Equal Pay Act

This is the projected compensation range for this position. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, Arcfield invests in its employees beyond just compensation.

Arcfield ’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position,

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Short Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Retirement and Savings
• Learning and Development opportunities
• wellness programs
• other optional benefit elections

Min: $136,816.75Max: $237,897.78

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.