Instructional Systems Designer - Kirkpatrick Experience

Team Carney; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition assistance up to $5,000

Annual fitness and learning allowances

Job summary

Team Carney is seeking an Instructional Systems Designer in Arlington, Virginia. This role involves designing and delivering an asset forfeiture training program. The ideal candidate must have extensive experience in adult education and training methodologies, particularly the Kirkpatrick model.

The position is full-time on-site, requiring a bachelor's degree or significant experience in lieu of a degree, along with strong software skills in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, adult education, or curriculum and instruction, or a minimum of 10 years relevant work experience.
• At least 5 years of experience with training program evaluation using methodologies like the Kirkpatrick model.
• Proven teaching and facilitation experience in classroom and virtual settings.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, deliver, and evaluate a comprehensive training program.
• Manage a curriculum comprising 5 courses with 25–30 modules each.
• Deliver training using role-based and performance-oriented approaches.

Skills

Expert-level hands-on experience with Microsoft Office

Facilitation experience in physical and virtual environments

Methodological knowledge of Kirkpatrick model

Curriculum development and evaluation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Webex

Microsoft Visio

Microsoft Project

Job description

Are You Ready To Accelerate Performance And Strengthen Our Nation’s Law Enforcement?

At Team Carney, we believe that true performance acceleration happens at the intersection of innovative learning and deep strategic expertise. Since 1994, our mission has been to provide top‑tier training, learning, and human capital solutions that empower Federal Government agencies to meet their critical mandates. We are seeking a high‑performing Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) with Kirkpatrick experience to support a client program. This position is contingent on contract award.

Work Schedule and Location

• On‑Site Requirement: Full time onsite in Arlington, Virginia.
• Security Clearance: Current or obtainable Public Trust security clearance required.

Who You Are & What You’ll Do

The Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) will design, develop, deliver, and evaluate a comprehensive asset forfeiture training program aligned with organizational mission requirements. The role involves managing a curriculum of 5 courses (25–30 modules each) covering the full asset lifecycle, financial management, and legal compliance. The ideal candidate will combine expertise in adult education with classroom facilitation skills to deliver practical, role‑based, and performance‑oriented training, in particular with the Kirkpatrick model.

What You Bring to the Table - Requirements

• Security Clearance: Current or obtainable Public Trust clearance.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in education, adult education, curriculum and instruction, or related field (a graduate degree is preferred). In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, at least ten (10) years of relevant work experience.
• Methodological Knowledge: At least five (5) years of work experience with formal training program evaluation using industry methodologies such as the Kirkpatrick model, developing training program performance metrics and reporting mechanisms.
• Instructional Track Record: Proven professional teaching and facilitation experience spanning both physical classroom and virtual environments.
• Advanced Software Proficiency: Expert‑level hands‑on experience utilizing Microsoft Office and corporate productivity suites, specifically:
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
  • Microsoft Visio (process mapping)
  • Microsoft Project (timeline/milestone tracking)
• Delivery Platforms: Familiarity or direct experience managing virtual sessions and tracking enrollment through MS Teams, Webex, and federal or institutional Learning Management Systems (LMS).

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary Range: $80,000 – $105,000 annually.
• Salary Disclaimer: Actual compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s unique combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, applied experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract‑specific affordability and organizational requirements.

Why Join Team Carney?

• Health & Wellness: Multiple medical, dental, and vision insurance options (BCBS CareFirst), health spending accounts (HSA), and flexible spending accounts (FSA).
• Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plan with company match, plus Carney‑paid life and disability insurance.
• Work‑Life Harmony: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), 11 paid holidays, and 6 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Professional & Personal Growth: Annual tuition assistance (up to $5,000) and student loan repayment.
• Get Out and Learn: Up to $200 annually to learn almost anything (from pottery to coding).
• Get Out and Run: Up to $200 annually to participate in fitness and active lifestyle events.
• Continuous Development: Ad hoc training and ongoing professional development access.

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