Instructional Systems Designer

Essnova Solutions, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 41,328 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

Essnova Solutions, Inc. seeks an Instructional Systems Designer to support FEMA's National Training and Education Division and Training Partners Program. The role involves evaluating training materials and designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating courses and curricula.

The position requires at least two years in instructional design, knowledge of ADDIE, and strong written and analytical skills. The workload is part-time and contingent on contract award, located in Washington, DC.

Qualifications

• At least two years of instructional-design experience.
• Knowledge of learning models and adult-learning principles.
• Experience using ADDIE: Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation.
• Experience reviewing training materials, courses, or curricula.
• Experience supporting instructional quality and continuous improvement.
• Strong written, analytical, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze training materials.
• Apply the ADDIE instructional-design model.
• Conduct or support training-needs and learner analyses.
• Support course and curriculum design and development.
• Assist with implementation and evaluation activities.
• Review courses and curricula for instructional effectiveness and quality.
• Recommend improvements to training materials and instructional approaches.
• Coordinate with subject-matter experts, project personnel, and government stakeholders.
• Support emergency-management training and education initiatives.

Skills

Instructional design

ADDIE

Adult learning principles

Materials review

Quality improvement

Strong writing

Public Trust eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Overview

Essnova Solutions is seeking an Instructional Systems Designer to support FEMA's National Training and Education Division and Training Partners Program. The selected candidate will evaluate training materials and support the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of courses and curricula.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze training materials.
• Apply the ADDIE instructional-design model.
• Conduct or support training-needs and learner analyses.
• Support course and curriculum design and development.
• Assist with implementation and evaluation activities.
• Review courses and curricula for instructional effectiveness and quality.
• Recommend improvements to training materials and instructional approaches.
• Coordinate with subject-matter experts, project personnel, and government stakeholders.
• Support emergency-management training and education initiatives.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• At least two years of instructional-design experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of learning models and adult-learning principles.
• Demonstrated experience using the ADDIE process:
  • Analysis
  • Design
  • Development
  • Implementation
  • Evaluation
• Experience reviewing training materials, courses, or curricula.
• Experience supporting instructional quality and continuous improvement.
• Strong written, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to qualify for a federal Public Trust background investigation.

Education

• Bachelor's degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• FEMA, DHS, or federal instructional-design experience.
• Emergency-management, homeland-security, preparedness, or disaster-training experience.
• Experience developing instructor-led, virtual, online, or blended training.
• Experience working with government subject-matter experts.
• Familiarity with Section 508 accessibility requirements.

Additional Information

This position is contingent upon contract award. The anticipated workload is part-time and based on government training requirements. The selected candidate may be required to provide a letter of commitment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off + federal holidays
• Fast-track growth in a high-accountability culture

Why Essnova

• Rapidly growing, innovation-focused GovCon firm
• High-ownership environment where your wins matter
• Direct access to leadership, zero bureaucracy
• Culture built on speed, agility, and results