Instructional Systems Designer

ICF; United States; Remote; USD 61,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF seeks an Instructional Systems Designer to craft engaging learning content with a strong focus on user-centered design, UX, and accessibility. The role supports classroom, online, and performance support materials across federal projects.

Responsibilities include designing training, assessing needs, and ensuring adherence to ISD practices while collaborating with program teams and stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of applicable work experience
• Knowledge of instructional design principles and ISD practices
• Master's Degree in a relevant field or equivalent
• Ability to apply instructional design to gaming and simulation
• Experience leveraging AI to streamline training development

Responsibilities

• Design instructional material for customized training courses.
• Assess learning needs to design, develop, deliver, and evaluate employee courses.
• Create new and revise existing training programs and curricula.
• Ensure adherence to ISD practices andSection 508 compliance.
• Develop clear storyboards for programmers and online developers.

Skills

Instructional design principles

HCI knowledge

Performance-centered design

AI in training

Gaming and simulation for learning

Federal clients experience

Education

Master's Degree

Tools

Articulate Storyline

Articulate Rise

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Instructional Systems Designer

• Reston, Virginia, United States of America
• Silver Spring, Maryland, United States of America

Human Resources

Job Id R2603234

Job Type Full time

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 Qualifications

• 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
• Experience developing video / motion-graphic storyboards
• Experience with design production tools (Adobe Creative Suite)
• Familiarity with concepts related to Communities of Practice and the application of social networking and online collaboration tools to learning
• Experience serving Federal clients, particularly FDA
• Experience working in consulting firm environments

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 application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email [e-mail] and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

Read more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at [e-mail]. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

Pay Range

There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:$61,232.00 - $104,094.00Nationwide Remote Office (US99)