Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) Lead - 1300

Dignitas Technologies; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignitas Technologies, a By Light Company, LLC, seeks an ISD Lead to guide a team delivering Navy training solutions. You will transform complex technical information into engaging, performance-based training while collaborating with SMEs, engineers, and instructors.

Responsibilities include staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and ensuring Navy standards are met. A Secret clearance is preferred; travel 1-2 trips per year may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• At least 10 years in instructional design.
• Experience with ADDIE and cross-functional teams.
• Clearance: ability to obtain Secret.

Responsibilities

• Lead ISD team and coordinate staffing, schedule, and budget.
• Design and maintain instructor-led and e-learning content.
• Ensure Navy standards and deliverables meet requirements.

Skills

Team leadership

Instructional design

Needs analysis

Curriculum development

Learning objectives

Instructional strategies

Scenario-based learning

Assessment development

Technical writing

Communication

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design/Adult Education/Educational Technology

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Reports to

This position reports to the Technical Lead and/or Program Manager(s) for the assigned project.

Summary/Objective

The Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) Lead will lead a team of ISD supporting tasking for 2 Single Award IDIQ programs. In this role the lead will be responsible for working with the program team to transforms complex technical information into training experiences that improve operational readiness, reduce performance gaps, and support modern Navy training objectives. The lead will lead a team of ISDs working within multidisciplinary teams; these ISD's analyzes training requirements, develops instructional strategies, and collaborates with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), software and systems engineers, multimedia developers, 3D artists, instructors, and customers to deliver engaging, performance-based learning solutions.

Essential Duties

Reasonable accommodations may be provided in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

• Responsible for interacting with program manager and technical leads to derive team requirements including staffing needs, schedule, and required budget.
• Manage teams day to day assignments, check progress and ensure the team is making there commitments to the programs
• Monitor and report on teams cost schedule, progress and quality to Program Managers and Technical leads

Lead a team responsible for

• Analyzing customer requirements, job tasks, and performance data to identify instructional needs
• Design, develop, implement, and maintain instructional content following the ADDIE process
• Apply instructional design principles, adult learning theory, and performance-based methodologies
• Review technical manuals, engineering documents, and reference materials for content development
• Develop learning objectives, assessments, lesson plans, storyboards, and supporting artifacts
• Create scenario-based activities, exercises, and performance support materials
• Coordinate with SMEs and technical personnel to ensure accuracy and instructional effectiveness
• Produce and maintain Instructor Led Training (ILT) materials, Interactive Multimedia Instruction (IMI) courseware, trainee guides, tests, and documentation
• Support development of simulation-based or technology-enabled training solutions
• Participate in internal and customer reviews; incorporate required changes
• Ensure all training products meet Navy standards, NAVEDTRA guidance, contract requirements, and customer expectations
• Manage assigned tasks and deliverables to meet project schedules and milestones

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Adult Education, Educational Technology, Curriculum and Instruction, or a related field
• Minimum ten years of experience designing, developing, or delivering instructional products
• Experience applying a systematic instructional design process
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on technical or professional training projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Department of Defense or Navy training programs
• Familiarity with AIM CPM/LOM and Navy instructional development standards
• Experience in cost and schedule management and reporting

Required Skills and Competencies

• Team leadership
• Instructional systems design
• Task, job, and needs analysis
• Curriculum development
• Learning objective development
• Instructional strategy selection
• Scenario-based learning design
• Assessment and evaluation development
• Technical writing and editing
• Critical thinking and problem-solving
• Organization and time management
• Written and verbal communication
• Collaboration with stakeholders
• Adaptability and continuous learning

Additional Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• U.S. citizenship

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This role supports hybrid and/or remote work when authorized by program requirements and uses modern collaboration platforms (Microsoft Teams, etc.) to work with multidisciplinary teams across locations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands are consistent with those of a typical office environment.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Employees are expected to work a standard 40-hour workweek, Monday through Friday. Core business hours are 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., during which employees are expected to be available for meetings and collaboration. Start and end times outside of the core hours may be adjusted with supervisor approval to support a flexible work schedule while meeting project and customer requirements.

Travel

Travel may be required, typically one to two trips annually, with each trip lasting approximately one to two weeks.

AAP/EEO Statement

Dignitas Technologies, a By Light Company, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Aff

All qualified candidates will receive consideration regardless of gender, race, veteran status, disability, and any other protected class in accordance with federal, state and local laws.

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not intended to provide a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or activities required of this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.