Training Specialist/Instructional Developer 2

GovCIO; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 59,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Corporate Discounts

Learning & Development platform

Training, Education and Certification

Referral Bonus Program

Flexible Work Environment

Job summary

GovCIO is seeking a Training Specialist/Instructional Developer to support analysis, design, and development of Navy training products. The role is fully remote and located in Pensacola, FL, with Navy training standards in focus.

Responsibilities include front-end instructional design, learning-objective mapping, scriptwriting, storyboard development, and collaborating with SMEs to ensure NAVEDTRA compliance while meeting project milestones in a structured production environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2-5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in instructional systems design, curriculum or training development.
• Ability to translate technical requirements into learning solutions.
• Strong scripts/storyboards and collaboration with SMEs.
• Familiarity with NAVEDTRA standards and adult-learning concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead front-end instructional design activities with Government SMEs.
• Develop learning objectives and map them to training requirements.
• Write instructional scripts and develop detailed storyboards.
• Ensure products conform to NAVEDTRA standards and government requirements.
• Collaborate with multimedia developers and QA reviews throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

Instructional design

Storyboarding

Scriptwriting

SME collaboration

NAVEDTRA standards

Adult learning theory

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe Captivate

SCORM

LMS

Job description

United States

Secret

Fully remote

Training

Overview

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Training Specialist/Instructional Developer to support the analysis, design, and development of U.S. Navy training products. This position will be located in Pensacola, FL, and will be a fully remote position.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will lead front-end instructional design activities and work directly with Government Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to transform technical information and training requirements into structured, effective instructional content. This position will be responsible for instructional analysis, learning-objective development and mapping, scriptwriting, storyboard development, and coordination with multimedia developers to ensure final products meet applicable NAVEDTRA standards. Key responsibilities include:

• Conduct front-end instructional analysis to identify training requirements, performance needs, content requirements, and appropriate instructional approaches.
• Analyze source documentation, existing curriculum, technical materials, and SME input to support development and revision of Navy training products.
• Develop, review, revise, and map learning objectives to applicable training requirements.
• Write clear, technically accurate instructional scripts for interactive and web-based training.
• Develop detailed storyboards that communicate instructional content, learner interactions, graphics, animations, media, navigation, assessments, and developer instructions.
• Collaborate directly with Government SMEs to validate technical accuracy and instructional content.
• Facilitate SME reviews and incorporate adjudicated feedback into instructional products.
• Ensure instructional products conform to applicable NAVEDTRA standards and Government requirements.
• Apply sound instructional design principles, adult-learning concepts, and systematic instructional development methodologies.
• Organize technical information into logical, learner-centered instructional sequences.
• Design appropriate instructional interactions, practice opportunities, knowledge checks, and assessment strategies.
• Collaborate closely with multimedia and technical developers throughout the development lifecycle.
• Review developed multimedia products against approved storyboards to ensure instructional intent has been accurately implemented.
• Participate in internal peer reviews, quality assurance reviews, Government reviews, and product validation activities.
• Revise instructional materials based on Government, SME, QA, and testing feedback.
• Maintain traceability among source requirements, learning objectives, instructional content, and assessments.
• Support production schedules and ensure assigned instructional products are completed in accordance with project milestones.

Qualifications

Bachelor's with 2-5 years (or commensurate experience)

Required Skills and Experience

• Clearance Required: Secret
• Relevant professional experience sufficient to meet or exceed applicable contract labor-category requirements.
• Demonstrated experience performing instructional systems design, curriculum development, or training development.
• Experience conducting instructional analysis and translating technical requirements into effective learning solutions.
• Demonstrated experience developing measurable learning objectives.
• Strong scriptwriting and storyboard-development skills.
• Experience collaborating directly with technical SMEs to develop and validate instructional content.
• Ability to analyze complex technical information and present it clearly for an intended learner population.
• Knowledge of instructional design principles, adult learning theory, and training-development methodologies.
• Strong writing, editing, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with instructional designers, software developers, multimedia developers, Government personnel, and SMEs.
• Ability to manage multiple products and deadlines in a structured production environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the required Public Trust access necessary to access Navy networks and training systems.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Previous experience developing training for the U.S. Navy, Department of Defense, or another Federal Government organization.
• Working knowledge of NAVEDTRA curriculum and training-development standards.
• Experience developing Interactive Multimedia Instruction or web-based training.
• Experience writing detailed storyboards for implementation in tools such as Adobe Captivate.
• Familiarity with SCORM-compliant training and Learning Management Systems.
• Experience developing knowledge checks, assessments, and other instructional evaluation instruments.
• Familiarity with formal Government curriculum review, quality assurance, and acceptance processes.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams consisting of SMEs, instructional designers, multimedia developers, programmers, and Government stakeholders.

Posted Salary Range

USD $65,932.00 - USD $65,932.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

What You Can Expect

Interview & Hiring Process

If you are selected to move forward through the process, here’s what you can expect:

• During the Interview Process
• Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team
• Camera must be on
• A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview
• During the Hiring Process
• Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening
• Background check, to include:
• Criminal history (past 7 years)
• Verification of your highest level of education
• Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application

Employee Perks

At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Corporate Discounts
• Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content
• Training, Education and Certification Assistance*
• Referral Bonus Program
• Internal Mobility Program
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Work Environment

*Available to full-time employees

Our employees’ unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.