Senior Instructional Designer

Global Technical Talent, an Inc. 5000 Company; Livermore (CA); Hybrid; USD 89,544 - 103,320; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans

401(k) Retirement Fund

Job summary

A leading staffing firm in Livermore, CA seeks a Senior Instructional Designer to design and develop technical apprenticeship training programs. The role includes responsibilities like curriculum development, project management, and collaboration with instructional designers to enhance learning strategies. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of instructional design experience. Benefits include medical insurance and a 401(k) plan. Join a company committed to workforce development and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of instructional design experience, including 2 years in a leadership or mentoring role.
• Proven experience managing small to mid-sized projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of technical apprenticeship courses for Power Generation trades.
• Conduct needs assessments and front-end analyses (FEA) to identify training requirements.
• Collaborate with learning strategists and instructional designers to define learning strategies and curriculum maps.

Skills

Project management of technical training programs

Strong understanding of the learning development process

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Articulate Storyline

Video production tools

Web design tools

Job description

Primary Job Title

Senior Instructional Designer - Training Curriculum Development

Alternate/Related Job Titles

• Senior Instructional Designer
• Learning & Development Consultant
• Learning Experience Designer
• Technical Training Program Manager

Location

Livermore, CA

Onsite Flexibility

Hybrid (90% Remote / 10% On‑Site)

Contract Details (Contract roles only)

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: Not Specified
• Start: As Soon As Possible
• Pay Rate: $65 - $75/Hr

Job Summary

The Senior Instructional Designer will lead the design and development of technical apprenticeship training programs within the Power Generation business. This role focuses on curriculum development, project management, and continuous improvement of learning solutions aligned with operational and strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of technical apprenticeship courses for Power Generation trades
• Conduct needs assessments and front-end analyses (FEA) to identify training requirements
• Collaborate with learning strategists and instructional designers to define learning strategies and curriculum maps
• Guide the use of learning technologies and tools to enhance training effectiveness
• Coach and support instructional designers on ADDIE model and quality standards; conduct QA reviews
• Estimate project costs and develop schedules in collaboration with stakeholders
• Manage project execution to ensure timely and on‑budget delivery
• Facilitate key project meetings including kick‑offs, betas, train‑the‑trainer sessions, and pilots
• Present proposals and updates to stakeholders and apprenticeship committees
• Analyze training effectiveness metrics and drive continuous improvement
• Archive course materials and complete project close‑out activities

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 5 years of instructional design experience, including 2 years in a leadership or mentoring role
• Proven experience managing small to mid‑sized projects

Nice‑to‑Have Experience

• Experience developing apprenticeship programs in skilled trades
• Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, or related field
• Experience in utility industry, trades, or similar environments

Required Skills

• Project management of technical training programs
• Strong understanding of the learning development process

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency in MS Office, Articulate Storyline, video production, and web design tools
• Familiarity with tools such as Questionmark, Author‑It, MS Teams, and virtual learning platforms
• Strong stakeholder engagement and presentation skills

Additional Skills from Original Description

• Curriculum mapping and assessment design
• Training effectiveness analysis
• Quality assurance and review processes
• Strategic thinking and adaptability

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401(k) Retirement Fund

About the Client

Leading natural gas and electric energy company serving millions of customers across the United States. Offers reliable energy delivery and a positive work environment. Join a team focused on workforce development and operational excellence.

About GTT

GTT is a minority‑owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American‑owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.