Training Lead / Instructional Designer

rockITdata; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

rockITdata is seeking a Training Lead / Instructional Designer to design, develop, and deliver comprehensive training programs for a major federal healthcare modernization initiative. You will work with Organizational Change Management, Communications, engineering, and government leadership to ensure user readiness and adoption of enterprise healthcare systems.

The role focuses on translating complex technical concepts into engaging learning experiences for healthcare professionals, system

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 5 years designing and delivering technical training.
• Experience with ILT, eLearning, virtual, and blended learning.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles and ISD methodologies.
• Experience using Storyline, Captivate, Camtasia, and LMS tools preferred.
• Certifications in CPTD or ATD Master Trainer preferred.
• Experience with VA, VHA, DHA, or Federal healthcare programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and maintenance of instructor-led, virtual, and self-paced training programs.
• Create curriculum, facilitator guides, participant guides, job aids, and user manuals.
• Collaborate with SMEs, analysts, engineers, and government stakeholders to translate requirements into learning content.
• Conduct needs assessments and develop learning strategies for readiness and adoption.
• Coordinate training schedules, instructors, and delivery activities.
• Deliver training sessions and train-the-trainer programs as needed.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and propose improvements.
• Maintain training documentation and LMS records.
• Recommend instructional technologies and adult learning techniques.

Skills

Instructional design

Adult learning principles

ISD methodologies

Facilitation & presentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design

Tools

Articulate Storyline

Adobe Captivate

Camtasia

LMS

Job description

Driven by Innovation and built on Trust, rockITdata is a unique SDVOSB services company that partners with leading commercial healthcare/life sciences organizations on cutting edge innovations - think AI, automation and data transformation. We then bring those commercially tested solutions to government entities to deliver predictable, measurable impact for the American taxpayer and consumer.

Join rockITdata as a Training Lead / Instructional Designer supporting one of the nation’s largest federal healthcare modernization initiatives. In this role, you’ll lead the design, development, and delivery of comprehensive training programs that prepare healthcare professionals, system administrators, and Government stakeholders to successfully adopt new technology solutions. Working closely with Organizational Change Management, Communications, engineering teams, and customer leadership, you’ll develop engaging learning experiences that promote user confidence, operational readiness, and long-term adoption of enterprise healthcare systems.

This position is ideal for an experienced instructional design professional who enjoys translating complex technical concepts into engaging learning experiences while helping organizations successfully adopt innovative technologies that improve healthcare services for our nation’s Veterans.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of instructor-led, virtual, and self-paced training programs supporting enterprise healthcare technology implementations.
• Develop curriculum, facilitator guides, participant guides, job aids, quick reference materials, user manuals, and other learning resources.
• Partner with subject matter experts, Business Analysts, engineers, and Government stakeholders to translate technical requirements into effective learning content.
• Conduct training needs assessments and develop learning strategies that support organizational readiness and technology adoption.
• Coordinate training schedules, instructor assignments, learning logistics, and course delivery activities.
• Deliver instructor-led training sessions, virtual workshops, demonstrations, and train-the-trainer programs as required.
• Evaluate training effectiveness through assessments, surveys, and learner feedback while recommending continuous improvements.
• Collaborate with Organizational Change Management and Communications teams to align training initiatives with stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Maintain training documentation, course materials, learning management records, and curriculum updates throughout the project lifecycle.
• Recommend innovative instructional technologies and adult learning techniques that improve learner engagement and knowledge retention.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, Organizational Development, Communications, Human Resources, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of experience designing and delivering technical training or instructional programs supporting enterprise technology implementations.
• Experience developing instructor-led training, eLearning, virtual learning, and blended learning solutions.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional systems design (ISD), and curriculum development methodologies.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia, Learning Management Systems (LMS), or similar instructional development tools is preferred.
• Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD), ATD Master Trainer, or other instructional design certification is preferred.
• Experience supporting VA, VHA, DHA, or other Federal healthcare organizations, health IT, telehealth, or Federal program management is preferred.
• Excellent presentation, facilitation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

#LIREMOTE

Here at rockITdata, we are committed to following our 10 Guiding Principles.

Our Guiding Principles define our culture. They’re who we are, how we work, and what inspires us to be the best. We empower our people to be themselves and encourage an entrepreneurial way of thinking.

In our challenging, fast-paced environment, no day is the same.

Know the Why.

Value People Above All Else.

Transparency to a Fault.

Progress, Not Perfection.

Be Good by Doing Good.

Smart People Can Disagree.

Bend but Don’t Break.

Represent Your Brand.

Think Differently.

Be Amazing, Be Fearless, Smile, Have Fun!

Interested in joining something unique? Join us on our rockIT ship as we begin to blast off to the next chapter in our organization!