Instructional Systems Specialists

WANDER STAFFING LLC; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

On-site work

Job summary

Wander Staffing LLC seeks three Instructional Systems Specialists to support METC at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. You will design and develop resident and distance-learning courses for military medical specialties, translating DoD requirements into learning objectives and materials.

The role uses ADDIE/PADDIE models, aligns with CCAF and ACE accreditation, and collaborates with METC leadership. On-site at METC HQ, you will advise instructors and maintain curriculum repositories to

Qualifications

• Master's degree in ISD, education, adult learning, or related field, or a bachelor's plus 8 years DoW ISD experience.
• At least 24 semester hours in four of five areas: learning theory, instructional design, educational evaluation, instructional product development, and computers in education/training.
• Minimum of five years designing military training systems using ADDIE/PADDIE.
• Comprehensive knowledge of design, development, and measurement methods for courses and assessment plans.
• Advanced knowledge of adult learning theory, training research, statistics, and educational technology.

Responsibilities

• Develop resident and distance-learning courses for single- and multi-Service medical specialties.
• Use ADDIE/PADDIE to convert requirements into objectives, lessons, units, and materials.
• Ensure course products meet CCAF, ACE accreditation and coordinate approvals.
• Advise program managers and instructors; maintain curriculum repositories.
• Design testing plans; analyze data and support curriculum improvements.

Skills

Instructional design

Adult learning theory

Curriculum development

Educational evaluation

Learning objectives

Education

Master's degree in instructional design or education

Bachelor's degree + 8 years DoD ISD experience

Tools

PADDIE/ADDIE

Job description

Instructional Systems Specialists Needed at Fort Sam HoustonWander Staffing is seeking three (3) Instructional Systems Specialists (ISS) to support the Medical Education & Training Campus (METC) at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas. This role supports the design and development of resident and distance-learning courses for Department of War medical specialties, translating Service-specific requirements into effective single-Service and multi-Service training.LOCATION METC Headquarters, Building 1291: 3176 CPL Johnson Rd, JBSA Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 Academic Support / Curriculum SupportCOMPENSATION Rate: $57.84/hr W2 Position Medical benefits availableSCHEDULE Core Hours: 0700-1700, Monday-Friday Staggered arrival (0700-0800) / departure (1600-1700) windowsCONTRACT DETAILS 30 September 2026 - 29 September 2027 Monday through Friday; no work required on recognized federal holidaysQUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS Master's degree in instructional systems design (ISD), education, adult learning, or a closely related field; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution plus at least eight (8) years of highly specialized DoW ISD experience At least 24 semester hours appropriate to the work, with coursework in at least four of five areas: learning theory, instructional design, educational evaluation, instructional product development, and computers in education/training Minimum of five (5) years directly designing military training systems using PADDIE/ADDIE and navigating military academic accreditation Comprehensive knowledge of instructional design, development, and measurement methods for full-length courses, training products, and assessment plans Advanced knowledge of adult learning theory, training research, statistics, educational technology, and consolidated DoW training developmentDUTIES Develop resident and distance-learning courses for single-Service and multi-Service military medical specialties Use PADDIE/ADDIE to convert Service requirements into learning objectives, lessons, units, courses, learning maps, program control documents, and training materials Ensure course products support CCAF, ACE, and other accreditation requirements and coordinate approvals with METC curriculum leadership Advise program managers, instructional staff, and senior leaders; develop, review, revise, and maintain instructional materials and curriculum repositories Design testing and assessment plans; analyze test validity/reliability and survey data; recommend curriculum improvements; and support special projectsWORK ENVIRONMENT On-site academic and curriculum support role at METC Headquarters, JBSA-Fort Sam HoustonABOUT THE FACILITYThe Medical Education & Training Campus (METC), a Defense Health Agency direct reporting organization located at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, is the Department of Defense's consolidated enlisted medical training institution. Spanning more than 1 million square feet, METC delivers 31 multi-service and 18 single-service programs of instruction for the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard.Wander Staffing is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in providing services or employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.To learn more about Wander Staffing, please visit: https://wanderstaffing.com