Instructional Systems Specialists

Paycom; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 66,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits available

Job summary

Wander Staffing is recruiting Instructional Systems Specialists to design and develop resident and distance-learning courses for DoD medical training at METC, Fort Sam Houston, TX. You will translate requirements into learning objectives, develop full courses, and support accreditation processes.

Ideal candidates will have a master's or substantial DoW ISD experience, expertise in ADDIE/PADDIE, and strong knowledge of adult learning theory.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in ISD, education or related field or equivalent DoW ISD experience.
• Experience with military training design and accreditation processes.
• Advanced knowledge of adult learning theory and instructional development.

Responsibilities

• Develop resident and distance-learning courses for military medical specialties.
• Use ADDIE/PADDIE to convert requirements into learning objectives and materials.
• Ensure course products meet accreditation requirements (CCAF, ACE) and coordinate approvals.
• Advise program managers and staff; maintain curriculum repositories.
• Design testing plans; analyze data; suggest curriculum improvements.

Skills

Instructional design

Military training design

ADDIE

PADDIE

Adult learning theory

Education

Master's in ISD / Education

Bachelor's + 8 years DoW ISD

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Fort Sam Houston -METC Headquarters - Jbsa Ft Sam Houston, TX 78234, Instructional Systems Specialists Needed at Fort Sam Houston

Wander 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 Support

COMPENSATION

• Rate: $57.84/hr
• W2 Position
• Medical benefits available

SCHEDULE

• Core Hours: 0700-1700, Monday-Friday
• Staggered arrival (0700-0800) / departure (1600-1700) windows

CONTRACT DETAILS

• 30 September 2026 - 29 September 2027
• Monday through Friday; no work required on recognized federal holidays

QUALIFICATIONS / 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 development

DUTIES

• 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 projects

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• On-site academic and curriculum support role at METC Headquarters, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston

ABOUT THE FACILITY

The 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.