Instructional Systems Specialist (Content Developer)

Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Irving (TX)

On-site

USD 116,000 - 150,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Retirement plan (TSP)

Flexible Spending Account

Paid federal holidays

Job summary

Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Irving, Texas, seeks an Instructional Systems Specialist (Content Developer) to design and deliver training using ADDIE. You will create evidence-based content, ensure engagement, and develop assessments to measure outcomes.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree with related coursework and the ability to document training development through the ADDIE lifecycle. Hybrid considerations and federal benefits apply.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher with 24 semester hours related to the work of the position.
Coursework in learning theory, instructional design, educational evaluation, and educational technology.
Experience with ADDIE and training content development; ability to design and evaluate training using research-based methods.
Submit college transcript or coursework list.

Responsibilities

Develops and implements training programs using the ADDIE process.
Creates high-quality, legally defensible training content centered on engagement and effective assessments.
Designs, evaluates, and reports on training outcomes and solutions to training problems.

Skills

ADDIE process

Instructional design

Training development

Assessment design

Learning theory

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher with 24 semester hours in related areas

Coursework in learning theory and instructional design

Job description

Instructional Systems Specialist (Content Developer)

Hiring Agency: Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Department: Department of Homeland Security

View Common Definitions of terms found in this announcement. Organizational Location: These positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Office of Leadership and Career Development, in Irving, Texas. These are non-bargaining unit positions.

Key Responsibilities

The Office of Leadership and Career Development (OLCD) is the lead office within ICE for leadership and career development. OLCD provides essential training and professional development opportunities to help ICE employees enhance their leadership skills and achieve career development goals.

OLCD is comprised of instructors, facilitators, curriculum designers, accreditation specialists, technical experts, career development professionals, and administrative personnel that design, develop, and deliver training to support the development of the ICE workforce.

As an Instructional Systems Specialist (Content Developer), at the full performance level you will perform the following duties: Serves as an Instructional Systems Specialist developing and implementing training programs using the ADDIE process. Creates training that is high quality, legally defensible, and centered on maintaining student engagement through performance and appropriate assessments.

Creates, evaluates, and reports on training outcomes, and devise solutions to training problems. Designs training content that uses multiple types of research-based training procedures. NOTE: Ensure your resume includes your demonstrated performance in creating training content and completing all phases of the ADDIE process.

Requirements & Education

Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included a major field of study or specific course requirements.Education: Degree that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours appropriate to the work of the position to be filled.

The course work must have included study in at least four of the following five areas: Learning theory, psychology of learning, educational psychology: Study of learning theories as they relate to the systematic design, development, and validation of instructional material.

Instructional design practices: Study of the principles and techniques used in designing training programs, developing design strategy and models, and applying design methods to the improvement of instructional effectiveness.

Educational evaluation: Study of the techniques for evaluating the effectiveness of instructional/educational programs, including developing written and performance tests and survey instruments, and determining reliability and validity of evaluation instruments.

Instructional product development: Study of the techniques appropriate for developing training materials, including identifying learner characteristics, specifying objectives, applying training strategy, validating training materials, and evaluating training. Computers in education and training: Study of the application of computers in education and training, including selecting appropriate computer software.

Submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) or a list of coursework with hours completed.

Benefits: DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.

Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities.

For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $115711 – $150426/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Confidential security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.