Senior Instructional Designer

Redhorse Corporation; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 115,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Accommodations available

Job summary

Redhorse Corporation seeks a Senior Instructional Designer to translate complex technical solutions into actionable federal training, empowering government partners to adopt new technologies and improve mission outcomes through data-driven training strategies.

This role requires 8+ years of instructional design experience, an active Top Secret/SCI FS poly clearance, and a Master’s degree. Proficiency with Articulate 360, Captivate, or Lectora is expected to build multimedia and LMS content.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI FS poly clearance required.
• Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, or Organizational Development.
• 8+ years of instructional design experience supporting federal government or large-scale enterprises.
• ADDIE or Agile ISD methodologies experience.
• Proven ability to develop multimedia and web-based training content from storyboard to deployment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive training needs analysis to identify performance gaps and define learning objectives within complex technical environments.
• Design and develop innovative training curricula aligned with government standards and organizational goals.
• Create high-quality multimedia and web-based storyboards balancing instructional integrity with visual engagement.
• Develop end-to-end training materials including e-learning modules, instructor-led guides, and performance support tools.
• Measure training effectiveness using industry-standard metrics (e.g., Kirkpatrick) to ensure mission ROI.
• Collaborate with SMEs in data science and technology to translate complex concepts for diverse learners.

Skills

Instructional design

Needs analysis

Storyboarding

Multimedia design

Government training

Education

Master's degree in Instructional Design or related

CPLP or CPTD certification

Tools

Articulate 360

Adobe Captivate

Lectora

Job description

About the Organization

Now is a great time to join Redhorse Corporation. We are a solution-driven company delivering data insights and technology solutions to customers with missions critical to U.S. national interests. We're looking for thoughtful, skilled professionals who thrive as trusted partners building technology-agnostic solutions and want to apply their talents supporting customers with difficult and important mission sets.

About the Role

Redhorse transforms the way government uses data and technology. To support this mission, we are seeking a Senior Instructional Designer who will be instrumental in ensuring that complex technical solutions are translated into actionable knowledge for our government partners. This role is not just about creating slides; it's about designing the learning architecture that empowers federal agencies to adopt new technologies and improve mission outcomes through data-driven training strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive training needs analysis to identify performance gaps and define learning objectives within complex technical environments.
• Design and develop innovative training curricula that align with organizational goals and government standards.
• Create high-quality multimedia and web-based storyboards, ensuring a balance between instructional integrity and visual engagement.
• Develop end-to-end training materials, including e-learning modules, instructor-led guides, and performance support tools.
• Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs using industry-standard metrics (e.g., Kirkpatrick Model) to ensure a high return on mission investment.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) in data science and technology to simplify complex concepts for diverse learner populations.

Required Experience/Clearance

• Active Top Secret/SCI FS Poly clearance.
• Master's Degree in Instructional Design, Education, or Organizational Development.
• Current CPLP (Certified Professional in Learning and Performance) or CPTD (Certified Professional in Talent Development) certification.
• 8+ years of experience in instructional design, specifically supporting federal government or large-scale enterprise environments.
• Demonstrated experience using the ADDIE model or Agile instructional design methodologies.
• Proven ability to develop multimedia and web-based training content from initial storyboard to final deployment.

Desired Experience

• Proficiency with rapid authoring tools such as Articulate 360 (Storyline/Rise), Adobe Captivate, or Lectora.
• Experience designing training for technical subject matter, such as Data Science, AI/ML, or Cloud Infrastructure (Databricks, AWS, Azure).
• Familiarity with Section 508 compliance and accessibility standards for e-learning.
• Experience managing content within Learning Management Systems (LMS) and tracking SCORM/xAPI data.
• Strong graphic design skills or experience with the Adobe Creative Cloud suite.

$115,000 - $120,000 a year

Redhorse Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

Accommodations:

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Redhorse Corporation shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet Redhorse's changing needs.

This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in Redhorse's sole discretion.