Summer 2027 - Instructional Systems Design Intern

Noblis, Inc.; Virginia; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Noblis, Inc. invites a 2027 summer intern to join the Learning Management and Support Services team, supporting curriculum management for an Intelligence Community client. You will design and develop web-based training and ILT/VILT, leveraging AI tools to improve efficiency and impact.

The role requires on-site work primarily in Reston and Springfield, with mentorship from senior learning professionals. Strong communication, collaboration, and analytical skills are essential for success in a

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in education or related field.
• Strong written, research, and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to collaborate with a client.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and/or Adobe Applications.
• Interest in AI applications or AI-driven learning platforms.
• Eligibility for security clearance incl. polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Assist instructional designers to assess and adjust learning solutions and maintain course materials.
• Meet with stakeholders to gather information and apply evidence-based design techniques.
• Design synchronous and asynchronous instructional materials and performance support tools.
• Explore AI-enabled tools to support curriculum development.
• Contribute to pilot projects evaluating AI in instructional design workflows.
• Work in a fast-paced environment and meet deliverable deadlines.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Client collaboration

AI in learning

MS Office / Adobe

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in education/instructional design/human performance/organizational development

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Applications

Job description

Responsibilities

We are seeking a 2027 summer intern to support our Learning Management and Support Services (LMSS) contract with our Intelligence Community client. At Noblis, our LMSS contract has numerous teams that support the educational and professional development for our client's workforce. In this project, the intern will work with our Curriculum Management team and support the development, enhancement, and maintenance of engaging and effective learning solutions.

A successful candidate will be able to design and develop web-based training (WBT), instructor-led training (ILT), and virtual instructor-led training (VILT) while leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) tools and methods to increase efficiency, innovation, and impact. They will also be a self-starter and take ownership of their projects, be a good communicator, and be able to track requirements across multiple projects. They will also be familiar with instructional methodologies such as ADDIE, SAM, or others. A successful candidate will be able to work on-site the majority of the week (Reston and Springfield).

You'll leave this internship with:

• Hands-on experience designing and developing learning solutions for an IC client.
• An impactful final project that is used in the workforce, not just assigned as busy-work.
• Experience interfacing with clients and stakeholders in a professional work environment.
• Mentorship from seasoned learning and development professionals.
• Leadership, communication, and public speaking experience.
• An extensive network of Noblis' professionals and 2027 intern cohort.

Responsibilities

• Work with instructional designers (ISDs) to assess and implement adjustments to learning solutions, maintain existing course materials according to client and accreditation standards, and maximize continuous improvement.
• Meet regularly with stakeholders to gather information, ideate on evidence-based instructional design and delivery techniques, employ innovative and efficient methods, and incorporate collected feedback throughout the course development process.
• Design synchronous/asynchronous instructional materials and performance support tools that effectively improve learner performance while minimizing impact to time away from mission.
• Explore and apply AI-enabled tools to aid in the support of curriculum development.
• Contribute to pilot projects that evaluate and integrate AI into instructional design workflows, documenting lessons learned and best practices.
• Work in a fast-paced environment and meet deliverable deadlines.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship
• GPA of 3.3 or higher
• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in the field of education, instructional design, human performance, organizational development, or a related field (or comparable work experience)
• Strong written, research, and oral communications skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate with a client and provide a good customer experience
• Experience working with Microsoft Office and/or Adobe Applications
• Hands‑on experience with or interest in AI applications or AI‑driven learning platforms
• Interest in obtaining a clearance including a polygraph

Desired Qualifications

• TS/SCI clearance
• Experience with technical editing and writing
• Ability to work with all levels of internal and external staff and stakeholders
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and to work flexible schedules as necessary
• Experience in developing learning solutions for Intelligence Community agencies
• Experience conducting detailed training and/or job/task analyses
• Experience working with virtual learning environments and facilitating live virtual events
• Experience with adult learning methodologies
• Experience or familiarity with learning authoring tools such as Adobe Captivate or Articulate Storyline

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