Sr. Instructional Systems Designer

Weris, Inc.; Vienna (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Professional Development Reimbursement

Short Term Disability

Basic Life Insurance

11 Federal Holidays

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan with Match

Job summary

Weris, Inc. is seeking a Senior Instructional Systems Designer to lead and support course planning, design, and development. The role partners with the Training Program Manager to manage projects and ensure quality across adult learning programs.

The Sr. Instructional Systems Designer will apply instructional design methods to multiple delivery formats, ensure accessibility per ADA Section 508, and guarantee LMS compatibility while collaborating with staff and clients in a hybrid Vienna, VA

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Instructional Design, Education, or related field.
• 10 years of experience in a training development organization or consulting environment.
• Proficiency with Blackboard LMS.
• Experience using Adobe Creative Suite or Articulate 360.
• Excellent written and oral communication with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and enhancement of training courses and workshops.
• Conduct needs assessments and gap analyses to inform learning solutions.
• Develop and manage project plans, documentation, timelines and priorities.
• Create learner-centered programs across instructor-led, virtual, online, and blended formats.
• Develop, review, and maintain instructional materials including guides, materials, and assessments.
• Participate in pilot sessions, evaluate feedback and implement improvements.
• Monitor course quality, track progress, and report status to stakeholders.
• Ensure materials adhere to style guides and adult learning theories.
• Evaluate materials for Section 508 accessibility and LMS compatibility.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Time management

Education

Master's degree in Instructional Design or related field

Tools

Blackboard LMS

Adobe Creative Suite

Articulate 360

Job description

Sr. Instructional Systems Designer

Location

Vienna, VA

Type

Direct Hire

ID

j-3885

Job Title: Sr. Instructional Systems Designer

Type: Full-Time

Location: Customer is in Vienna, VA with a hybrid work model of at least 3 days in the office. Candidates MUST already reside in the Washington D.C., Maryland, or Virginia area.

Summary

Weris is seeking a Senior Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) who will work directly with office staff to lead or support course or workshop planning and design and development. The Sr. Instructional Systems Designer will also support course project/program management in collaboration with the Training Program Manager (TPM).

Essential Duties & Responsibilities (including but not limited to)

• Lead and contribute to the design, development, and enhancement of training courses and workshops.
• Conduct training needs assessments and gap analyses to inform learning solutions.
• Develop and manage project plans, course development documentation, timelines, and priorities.
• Design learner-centered training programs based on adult learning principles across multiple delivery formats, including instructor-led, virtual, online, and blended learning.
• Develop, review, and maintain instructional materials, including facilitator guides, participant materials, assessments, and supporting resources.
• Participate in pilot sessions, evaluate feedback, and implement improvements.
• Monitor course quality, track project progress, and provide status reports to stakeholders.
• Ensure all materials adhere to customer style guide, accepted Instructional Systems Design methods, and adult learning theories.
• Evaluate course materials for conformance with accessibility according to Section 508 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 508 requirements.
• Ensure training content functions effectively within learning management systems (LMS).

Qualifications – Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Master's degree in Instructional Design, Education, or related field.
• 10 years of experience in a training development organization or consulting environment.
• Proficiency with Blackboard LMS
• Demonstrated experience using development tools, such as Adobe Creative Suite or Articulate 360.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to effectively convey technical information to non-technical colleagues and clients
• Critical thinking skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple simultaneous deadlines
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment

Benefits Overview

Weris, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits package including employer contributed medical, dental, and vision insurance with plan options (available day 1 of employment), Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Professional Development Reimbursement, Employer paid Short Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance, 11 Observed Paid Federal Holidays, generous PTO accruals, and an employer matched 401(k) plan.

EEO Statement

Weris, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.