Instructional Systems Designer

ICF International; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF International seeks an Instructional Systems Designer to create engaging learning content with a strong emphasis on user-centered design, UX, and accessibility for all learners. The role includes developing classroom, online, and performance support materials and ensuring alignment with ISD principles.

Responsibilities include designing training curricula, assessing learning needs, and creating comprehensive storyboards for developers.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of applicable work experience.
• Master's Degree required.
• Knowledge of human-computer interaction and performance-centered design.
• Ability to apply instructional design principles to gaming and simulation environments.
• Leverage AI to streamline the training development process.
• Experience with rapid development tools such as Articulate Storyline or Rise.
• Detailed knowledge of Section 508 requirements as applied to course design.

Responsibilities

• Design instructional material for customized training courses.
• Assess learning needs to design, develop, deliver, and evaluate employee courses and instructional packages.
• Create new and revise existing training programs and curricula.
• Ensure training programs adhere to ISD practices and 508 compliance.
• Develop storyboards for programmers/online developers including graphics concepts and audio scripts.
• Provide consultation and perform instructional design functions.

Skills

UX design

Instructional design

SCORM/508 compliance

Storyboarding

Education

Master's Degree

Tools

Articulate Storyline

Articulate Rise

Job description

ICF is currently seeking an Instructional Systems Designer. We aren't generic contractors; we are expert consultants. We work with our clients determine the ideal solution to their problems. We are seeking candidates who can help us create dynamic, engaging, exciting learning content with an emphasis on user-centered design, user experience (UX), and accessibility for all learners. This requires candidates who are nimble and innovative in their application of instructional design principles.

Using your mix of creative skills and project awareness, the successful candidate will create interactive and engaging ways to communicate instructional content knowledge as well as provide feedback on other team members' materials. The candidate will have the ability to develop a range of instructional materials including classroom-based training, online training and performance support tools, self-paced guides, case studies, job aids, etc.

We focus on providing practical solutions to challenges in management and organizational change for public and private sector clients. These solutions include innovative, creative, and responsive training, organizational development, change management, and strategic performance improvement services.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of an team under the supervision of a Program Manager.
• Design instructional material for customized training courses.
• Assess learning needs to design, develop, deliver, and evaluate employee courses and instructional packages to enhance the services provided to customers.
• Create new and revise existing training programs and curricula.
• Ensure that training programs adhere to instructional systems design practices and principles, working closely with program offices to validate that training needs and requirements are addressed.
• Provide consultation and perform instructional design functions.
• Provide a robust and comprehensive analysis of the agency's current and future learning needs and goals (e.g., create a detailed strategic and tactical project plan for the Full Lifecycle of Training Support at the agency)
• Participate in the development and review of products for adherence to style and storyboard guidelines, writing standards, course/task flow, and designing for standards such as SCORM conformance and Section 508 compliance.
• Ability to develop clear and concise linear and non-linear storyboards for programmers/online developers, including graphics concepts, audio scripts, user interactions, navigation, and other related elements
• Proficiency with word-processing, spreadsheet, and presentation tools (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Superior use of the English language including the ability to read, comprehend, and communicate information and ideas effectively

Basic Qualifications

• 6+ years of applicable work experience

Additional Qualfications:

• Master's Degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the field of human-computer interaction and performance-centered design
• Ability to apply instructional design principles to gaming and simulation environments
• Leverage AI to streamline the training development process
• Experience and working knowledge of at least one rapid development tool (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise)
• Detailed knowledge of Section 508 requirements as applied to course design and development

  Working at ICF

  ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we're not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

  We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer . Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.

  We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

  Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the appl