Senior Instructional Systems Specialist

Team Carney; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical options

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with match

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Education/Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Team Carney is seeking an experienced Instructional Systems Specialist for an onsite role in Laurel, Maryland. You will design and develop course materials, assessments, and evaluation strategies for complex instruction targeted to law enforcement, professionals, and technical staff.

The position requires a Master’s in Instructional Design or Education or equivalent certifications, plus a minimum of six years’ experience as an instructional designer. ADDIE and TNA experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or certifications in instructional design or education.
• Minimum 6 years of experience as an Instructional Systems Designer/Specialist.
• Experience with ADDIE and Training Needs Analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop course materials, evaluation strategies and related training activities.
• Analyze requirements for revised instructional systems and curricula.
• Gather information from subject matter experts and stakeholders to inform design.
• Develop new or revised curriculum for e-learning and instructor-led training.
• Address issues in course content and recommend improvements.
• Define learning objectives and organize content into design plans.
• Conduct validity and reliability studies for tests and assessments.
• Create evaluation systems for training programs and identify deficiencies.
• Input and maintain curriculum in the learning management system.

Skills

ADDIE

TNA (Training Needs Analysis)

Curriculum development

Interviews with SMEs

Education

Master's degree in Instructional Design or Education

Certifications in instructional design / training management (e.g., CPTM, CPLP, Storyline, Captivate)

Job description

THIS POSITION IS ONSITE 5 DAYS PER WEEK IN LAUREL, MARYLAND.

Team Carney, a dynamic performance solutions development and delivery government contracting company, is actively seeking experienced Instructional Systems Specialists. Our specialists are experienced, creative and dedicated to curriculum development and client service.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop course materials, evaluation strategies and other activities associated with delivery of special and complex instruction or training to law enforcement, professional, administrative, and technical support employees.
• Conducts analysis of areas, jobs or organizational missions to determine requirements for revision of existing instructional systems
• Gathers information through interviews with subject matter experts, prepares questionnaires, surveys, or conducts a direct observation of workers, and reviews by panels of experts.
• Develops and designs new or revised course curriculum (for platform instruction and elearning (online training)), training aids, instructor manuals, tests and measurement devices, and evaluation criteria to measure class performance.
• Resolves problems that may arise concerning course content, materials and guidelines to advise on possible improvements and changes to the curriculum.
• Determines the learning objectives and task learning relationships, organizes course content, and develops instruction design plans
• Plans and conducts validity and reliability studies to analyze test items and other methods of assessing student progress prepared by instructors.
• Develops and designs systems for the evaluation of training programs; identifies areas of deficiencies within the training program and recommends corrective action.
• Inputs and maintains curriculum in learning or training management system

Requirements:

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in the areas of Instructional Design and/or Education OR
• In lieu of a degree, professional or organizational certifications relevant to educational support service to include ATD Instructional DesignCertificate; eLearning GuildCertifications; Certified Professional inTraining Management (CPTM); Articulate Storyline Certs; AdobeCaptivate Cert; Certified Professional in Learningand Performance (CPLP / CPTD); PMP;ISPI Certified Performance Technologist(CPT); ScrumMaster or Agile Certs
• Minimum of 6 years experience as an Instructional Systems Designer/Specialist
• Experience with ADDIE and TNA (Training Needs Analysis)
• Ability to undergo a favorable Suitability Assessment, to include a Financial/Credit disclosure and fingerprinting.

Preferred:

• Experience in developing curriculum for law enforcement/security related disciplines

Team Carney is committed to delivering exceptional results and fostering an inclusive environment where every member can thrive. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, and clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements and applicable employment laws.

The projected compensation range for this position is provided within the posting and is based on full-time status. Part-time staff receive a prorated salary based on regularly scheduled hours. The estimated minimum and maximum displayed represent the broadest range for this position (inclusive of high geographic and high clearance requirements) and is just one component of Team Carney's total compensation package for employees.

Posted Salary Range:

USD $90,000 - USD $115,000 /Yr (Commensurate with experience)

Carney offers a full suite of benefits to our employees, including:

• Multiple medical options (BCBS CareFirst)
• Dental (BCBS CareFirst)
• Vision insurance (BCBS CareFirst)
• Carney paid life and disability
• 401k with match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Spending Accounts
• Paid time off
• 11 paid holidays
• Education/Tuition Assistance
• Buy-up Plans (additional life, disability, etc.)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Carney also offers these additional benefits as part of our commitment to valuing employees:

• Parental leave (six weeks paid)
• Student loan repayment
• Get Out and Learn (up to $200 annually to learn almost anything!)
• Get Out and Run (up to $200 annually to participate in fitness events!)
• Ad hoc training/professional development access