Senior Instructional System Designer III

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time-Off

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. seeks a Senior Instructional System Designer III in Orlando to lead analysis, design, development, and implementation of complex training solutions across space, cyber, and related domains.

You will collaborate with SMEs, produce effective courseware for CBT, WBT, and distributed learning, and apply adult learning theory to distance environments while guiding proposal efforts and project meetings.

Qualifications

• Requires Masters Degree and 5–7 years of related experience.
• Proven ability to lead analysis, design, development, and implementation of complex learning solutions.
• Experience with web-based and computer-based training, LMS, SCORM, and accessibility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead needs analyses and training systems analyses.
• Design and implement courseware for computer-based and web-based learning.
• Evaluate learning through formative and summative methods.
• Develop instructional material and documentation for courseware production.
• Apply adult learning theory to distance learning environments.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Instructional design

Team collaboration

Education

Masters Degree

Tools

LMS

SCORM

HTML

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

Senior Instructional System Designer III

• Job Tracking ID : 85347-370681
• Job Location : Orlando, FL
• Job Level : Mid Career (2+ years)
• Level of Education : Masters Degree
• Job Type : Full-Time/Regular
• Date Updated : 10/19/2026
• Years of Experience : 5 - 7 Years
• Starting Date : 11/02/2026
• Travel Requirement : Domestic
• Capabilities : Space Training & Cyber
• Salary : $0
• Years Of Experience : 005

Readiness Delivered. Kratos delivers immersive, high-fidelity training environments that enhance readiness across air, ground, maritime, and space domains. Using advanced simulation systems that integrate Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR), Kratos helps warfighters build tactical skills, improve decision-making, and accelerate operational performance before they enter live operations. Kratos has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Instructional System Designer III. The Senior Instructional Designer / ISD 3 leads the analysis, design, development, and implementation of complex learning solutions by applying instructional design principles to meet organizational goals and collaborating with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). This role requires strong communication and leadership skills to create effective, innovative, and technically sound learning experiences.

• Leads Needs Analyses and Front-End Analyses / Training Systems Requirements Analyses
• Designs, develops, and implements courseware for computer-based, web-based, and distributed learning presentations. Selects instructional media, materials, and equipment to meet learning objectives
• Evaluates learning and instruction using formative and summative evaluation techniques
• Uses appropriate industry and government standards and specifications
• Recommends effective innovative and creative uses of simulation and computer technologies to enhance instruction and create new learning environments; determines instructional strategies
• Researches and produces clear documentation and other instructional materials to support courseware development
• Implements adult learning theory into courseware and distance learning environments;
• Attends project meetings
• Supports proposal efforts, as required

Experience and Skills

• Maintains sensitive information as required by contract and government requirements
• Interacts effectively with peers and supervisors
• Interacts appropriately with customers
• Adheres to workplace rules
• Has experience with the design and development of instructor-led as well as self-paced training at Levels 1 through 4
• Has experience developing game-based and simulation-based training
• Has experience with web or e-learning production, Learning Management Systems (LMS), SCORM, Section 508, and common web development applications.
• Follows standardized instructional design templates to produce lesson storyboard content, course flow diagrams, and instructor and student materials.
• Researches highly technical material and provides graphic and interaction descriptions for production.
• Interprets customer requirements and technical standards to produce effective training.
• Develops instructional design strategies and global templates appropriate to desired learning outcomes.

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Ability to obtain (or already possesses) a Secret Clearance
• Ability to generate simple html code to augment authoring tool capabilities
• Is proficient in the following software applications:
• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio
• Microsoft Project
• Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Various courseware authoring software tools

#LI-Hybrid #LI-Remote

Competitive salary based on experience and education

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Job Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement

Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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Veteran

This employer is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans'Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended by the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002,38 U.S.C. 4212 (VEVRAA), which requires Government contractors to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment:

• Disabled veterans;
• Recently separated veterans;
• Active duty wartime or campaign badge veterans;
• Armed Forces service medal veterans.

• A \"disabled veteran\" is one of the following:
• A veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs;
• A person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.
• A \"recently separated veteran\" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
• An \"active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran\" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.
• An \"Armed forces service medal veteran\" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.