Senior Instructional Designer / Consultant (Team 1 Lead)

Team Carney, Inc.; Yorktown (VA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness insurance options (e

401(k) retirement plan with company‑s

Job summary

Team Carney, Inc. seeks a Senior Instructional Designer / Consultant to lead the modernization of the USPTO training curriculum. You will analyze 125 courses, partner with SMEs to update pedagogy, and design the curriculum blueprint for a transformative learning program.

The role requires 6+ years of experience, a master's in instructional design or related field, and familiarity with government contracting. This is a fully remote position, with preference for candidates in the DC/MD/VA region.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Master's Degree in Instructional Design, Adult Education, or Curriculum.
• Experience revising high-volume curriculums (>40 courses preferred).
• Expert grasp of modern learning models, gamification, and AI-assisted instruction.
• Consultation experience for potential legal content.
• Experience in classroom learning environments and consultation on classroom technology requirements.
• Working in a Government contracting environment.
• Recent USPTO and Patent program experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead 'Training Consultation for Program Revision' and modernize curriculum.
• Analyze 125 existing courses and coordinate with SMEs.
• Design the overall curriculum blueprint for the program.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with federal requirements.

Skills

Instructional design

Curriculum revision

Gamification

AI-assisted instruction

SME consultation

Legal content consultation

Government contracting

USPTO experience

Patent program experience

Classroom technology planning

Education

Master's degree in Instructional Design / Adult Education / Curriculum

Job description

Are You Ready To Accelerate Performance and Modernize Federal Training Programs?

At Team Carney, we believe that true performance acceleration happens at the intersection of innovative learning and deep strategic expertise. Since 1994, our mission has been to provide top-tier training, learning, and human capital solutions that empower Federal Government agencies to meet their critical mandates. We are seeking a high-performing and experienced professional to join our team in support of a key federal client.

This position is contingent on contract award.

Work Schedule and Location

• Location: This position is fully remote, with a preference for candidates in the DC/MD/VA area.

Who You Are & What You’ll Do

The Senior Instructional Designer / Consultant will be a core member of a dynamic team responsible for the comprehensive modernization of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) training curriculum. You will lead "Training Consultation for Program Revision"; analyze the 125 existing courses; collaborate with SMEs to modernize pedagogy; and design the overall curriculum blueprint.

What You Bring to the Table - Requirements

• Minimum Experience: 6+ years of relevant professional experience.

• Minimum Education: Master's Degree in Instructional Design, Adult Education, or Curriculum.

• Experience revising high-volume curriculums (prior work with >40 courses preferred).

• Expert grasp of modern learning models, gamification, and AI-assisted instruction.

• Consultation experience for potential legal content.

• Experience in classroom learning environments and consultation on classroom technology requirements.

• Working in a Government contracting environment experience requested.

• Recent USPTO and Patent program experience preferred.

Why Join Team Carney?

When you join Team Carney, you join a legacy of excellence. We focus on our people because when we make a positive impact on the lives of our employees, they are able to make a positive impact on our clients. We offer a full suite of competitive benefits, including:

• Health & Wellness: Multiple medical, dental, and vision insurance options (BCBS CareFirst), health spending accounts (HSA), and flexible spending accounts (FSA).

• Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plan with company match, plus Carney-paid life and disability insurance.

• Work-Life Harmony: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), 11 paid holidays, and 6 weeks of paid parental leave.

• Professional & Personal Growth: Annual tuition assistance (up to $5,000) and student loan repayment.

• Get Out and Learn: Up to $200 annually to learn almost anything (from pottery to coding!).

• Get Out and Run: Up to $200 annually to participate in fitness and active lifestyle events.

• Continuous Development: Ad hoc training and ongoing professional development access.