Senior Instructional System Designer

Cybermedia Technologies; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Health insurance

Performance bonus programs

401K contribution & Employer Match

Job summary

Cybermedia Technologies, Inc. seeks a Senior Instructional Systems Designer to lead the analysis, design, and development of learning assets delivered via classroom, virtual, and hybrid modalities for federal and national-security programs.

You will create storyboards, instructional materials, and experiential assets, collaborate with SMEs and a project manager, and ensure Section 508 accessibility and quality standards throughout the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Instructional Design or related field from an accredited college.
• Minimum 8 years of experience as a senior instructional systems designer.
• Experience designing and developing courses with Lectora or similar authoring tools.
• Ability to work during East Coast core hours 9am–3pm.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/public trust clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis, design, and development of learning assets.
• Create storyboards for online and virtual instructor‑led learning.
• Develop instructional materials: courses, curricula, student guides, and training manuals.
• Leverage AI tools to improve design and development.
• Ensure accessibility and quality standards, including Section 508 compliance.
• Collaborate with Project Manager to maintain schedules and milestones.
• Ensure on‑time delivery and high quality across the instructional design lifecycle.

Skills

ADDIE model

Storyboarding

Instructional design

Collaboration with SMEs

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Instructional Design or related field

Tools

Lectora

Adobe Captivate

Articulate Storyline

Job description

CTEC is a leading technology firm that provides modernization, digital transformation, and application development services to the U.S. Federal Government. Headquartered in McLean, VA, CTEC has over 300 team members working on mission-critical systems and projects for agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security, Internal Revenue Service, and the Office of Personnel Management. The work we do effects millions of U.S. citizens daily as they interact with the systems we build. Our best-in-class commercial solutions, modified for our customers’ bespoke mission requirements, are enabling this future every day.

The Company has experienced rapid growth over the past 3 years and recently received a strategic investment from Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE: MAIN). In addition to our recent growth in Federal Civilian agencies, we are seeking to expand our capabilities in cloud development and footprint in national-security focused agencies within the Department of Defense and U.S. Intelligence Community.

CTEC is seeking a Senior Instructional Systems Designer to join our team. In this role, you will support the analysis, design, development, delivery and deployment of relevant, high-quality learning assets and experiences. These assets and experiences will be delivered via classroom, virtual, and hybrid modalities.

Responsibilities

Analysis and Design: Lead the analysis, design, and development of learning assets

• Complete analysis on existing/provided content to recognize gaps, create learning objectives, and make recommendations to create a framework for development
• Create analysis and design documents incorporating varying levels of interactivity, and learner engagement, leveraging adult learning theory using the ADDIE model.
• Create storyboards for on-line and virtual instructor-led learning assets
• Create instructional materials, including courses, curriculum, student guides, and training manuals
• Leverage AI tools such as CoPilot and ChatGPT to improve design and development proficiency
• Design content to enhance learning outcomes, ensuring alignment with learner needs.
• Create and deliver training that adheres to client quality standards, technical criteria, and complies with Section 508 accessibility standards

Experiential Learning Focus: Incorporate experiential learning principles to create immersive and impactful training assets

• Design, develop and deliver learning experiences including interactive stories, games, simulations, and other assets using client approved tools.
• Apply creative approaches and innovative thinking to enhance the effectiveness and engagement of learning experiences

Collaborate and Communicate: Engage with instructional designers and subject matter experts as required to assess training needs, develop concepts, and recommend training strategies.

• Collaborate with a Project Manager to maintain project schedules, monitor progress against milestones, identify risks to timelines, and ensure instructional design deliverables meet established deadlines
• Set and manage team expectations across the instructional design lifecycle, proactively addressing risks, resolving conflicts, and professionally challenging client and team decisions when necessary to ensure high‑quality, on‑time delivery

Authoring Tools

• Leverage authoring tools (such as Lectora, Adobe Captivate, or Articulate Storyline) to develop interactive and engaging learning experiences

Design Visual and Audio Elements

• Create visual, audio, and interactive learning storyboards to enhance engagement
• Familiarity with tools such as Vyond, Camtasia, or Adobe After Effects
• Leverage text to speech tools in the development of learning assets

Qualifications

Logistics

• East coast core hours of 9am to 3pm
• Reliable high-speed internet connection

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Instructional Design or other related field from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 8 years of experience working as a senior instructional systems designer
• Experience designing and developing courses with Lectora or similar authoring tools

Design and Quality

Ensure instructional content is accurate, consistent, and aligned with quality standards, while adhering to Section 508 accessibility requirements.

Clearance Requirement

Preferred Active WAU public trust clearance. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain and maintain the required clearance.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Cybermedia Technologies management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, where applicable and available, reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position.
Cybermedia Technologies, Inc. is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer! (EOE; M/F/D/V)

If you are looking for a fun and challenging environment with talented, motivated people to work with, CTEC is the right place for you. In addition to employee salary, we offer an array of employee benefits including:

Paid vacation & Sick leave

Health insurance coverage

Performance bonus programs

401K contribution & Employer Match