Senior Instructional Designer

Science Applications International Corp.; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Senior Instructional Systems Designer to design, develop, implement, and evaluate training for a federal government client. The role is remote within the United States, with occasional travel to office locations as needed.

You will apply ADDIE/SAM methodologies, collaborate with SMEs, and produce instructor-led, eLearning, and blended training materials while ensuring accessibility and alignment with program requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 10 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in instructional systems design or closely related training development roles.
• Experience applying ISD methodologies (e.g., ADDIE, SAM).
• Proven experience designing and developing training in multiple modalities (e.g., instructor-led, web-based, blended).
• Proficiency with eLearning tools (Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate, Lectora, or similar).
• Working knowledge of LMS standards and technologies, including SCORM and/or xAPI.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to explain complex concepts clearly and to facilitate stakeholder and SME reviews.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Applying instructional design methodologies such as ADDIE, SAM.
• Translating complex technical content into learning objectives, lessons and assessments with SMEs.
• Designing, developing and updating instructor-led, eLearning and blended trainings.
• Creating and revising lesson plans, facilitator guides, student guides, slide decks, exercises, assessments, job aids, and supporting course materials.
• Collaborating with SMEs, trainers, multimedia developers, and stakeholders to produce high-quality training products.
• Designing training that prepares new employees for success and reinforces standards and priorities.
• Supporting classroom observations, learner evaluations, and after-action reviews.
• Using learner feedback and performance data to implement course improvements.
• Ensuring materials are accurate, current, well-organized, and accessible per Section 508.
• Maintaining client and team communication to keep development on schedule and aligned with requirements.
• Maintaining training content library and version control.

Skills

Instructional design

ISD methodologies (ADDIE/SAM)

Multimodal training design

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Articulate 360

Adobe Captivate

Lectora

SCORM/xAPI LMS

Job description

SAIC is seeking a Senior Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) to support the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of training for a federal government client. Working under the direction of the ISD Manager, the selected candidate will serve as an experienced instructional design practitioner responsible for developing high quality training solutions, supporting complex instructional design initiatives, and providing technical guidance and mentorship to other members of the team.

This position is remote and can be worked from anywhere within the United States.

Travel may be required to SAIC office locations (i.e. Reston, VA, Huntsville, AL and San Antonio, TX)

Responsibilities

• Applying instructional design methodologies such as ADDIE, SAM
• Working with subject matter experts to analyze training needs and translate complex technical, medical or mission-focused content into clear, learning objectives, lessons and assessments.
• Designing, developing and updating training materials including instructor-led, eLearning, blended experiences.
• Creating and revising lesson plans, facilitator guides, student guides, slide decks, exercises, assessments, job aids, and supporting course materials.
• Collaborating with subject matter experts, trainers, graphic designer/multimedia developers, and project stakeholders to produce high-quality training products.
• Supporting the design of training that prepares new employees for success in their roles and reinforces organizational standards, expectations, and mission priorities.
• Supporting classroom observations, learner evaluations, and after-action reviews.
• Using learner feedback, instructor input, and performance data implement course improvements.
• Ensuring training materials are accurate, current, well-organized, and suitable for delivery
• Maintaining strong communication with the client and internal team to ensure training development activities remain on schedule and aligned with program requirements.
• Maintaining training content library and version control of training materials.
• Ensuring content meets Section 508 accessibility standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 10 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in instructional systems design, curriculum development, or closely related training development roles.
• Demonstrated experience applying formal ISD methodologies (e.g., ADDIE, SAM).
• Proven experience designing and developing training in multiple modalities (e.g instructor lead, web-based, blended).
• Proficiency with eLearning tools (e.g. Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate, Lectora, or similar).
• Working knowledge of LMS standards and technologies, including SCORM and/or xAPI.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex concepts clearly and to facilitate stakeholder and SME reviews.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field (Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Education, HPT, etc.).
• Experience developing training for Medical, Customer Service/Call Center, Federal, DoD, or highly technical environments (e.g., IT, engineering, cyber, aviation, or similar).
• Experience applying and verifying Section 508 accessibility requirements for digital learning content.
• Experience applying Bloom's Taxonomy, Kirkpatrick's evaluation model, or other learning and performance frameworks.
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., ATD APTD/CPTD or equivalent).