Instructional Systems Design Engineer – Expert

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Washington.

📋 Description

• Provide consultation on intricate ISD studies and projects, offering deep subject matter expertise, strategic advice, and mentorship to instructional design teams.

• Execute systematic instructional systems design processes for evaluating and creating training solutions intended for formal delivery.

• Oversee a team of Instructional Designers to produce effective curricula and training products, fostering a positive team culture in alignment with organizational strategies and objectives.

• Apply curriculum and training design processes to guarantee that both new and existing products deliver the intended user experiences and measurable learning outcomes.

• Enhance and maintain curriculum and training standards in accordance with established design principles and best practices in learning development.

• Assist field staff in gathering ongoing stakeholder feedback to promote continuous improvement of curriculum and training, ensuring conformity with evolving best practices and program requirements.

• Assess and choose suitable instructional strategies, delivery modalities (e.g., ILT, eLearning, virtual, blended), and evaluation methods.

• Create and review training needs assessments at the project level, along with gap analyses, evaluation frameworks, and curriculum maps.

• Act as a quality reviewer for all ISD deliverables, ensuring they meet contract requirements, Section 508 accessibility standards, and principles of adult learning theory.

• Convey complex instructional design concepts to a variety of stakeholders, including program leadership, client representatives, and technical teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Doctorate in Instructional Systems Design, Instructional Technology, Adult Education, Educational Technology, or a closely related field.

• At least 10 years of experience in instructional systems design, curriculum development, or training program management.

• Proven experience in leading or managing teams of instructional designers within a governmental or complex organizational setting.

• Expert knowledge of instructional systems design models (ADDIE, SAM, Agile ISD) and adult learning theory.

• Experience in creating and delivering multi-modal training solutions, including instructor-led training (ILT), eLearning, virtual instructor-led training (vILT), and blended learning.

• Proficient in eLearning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline/Rise, Adobe Captivate, Lectora) and Learning Management Systems (LMS).

• Experience in developing training for complex health IT systems and enterprise software in federal or healthcare settings.

• Understanding of Section 508 accessibility requirements and their application to training materials.

• Strong project management capabilities; ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and deliverables under tight deadlines.

• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills; experience in presenting to executive-level audiences.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Plans

• Short Term Disability / Long Term Disability / Life Insurance / Accidental Death and Dismemberment

• Health Savings Account

• Unlimited Paid Time Off

• 11 Federal Holidays Off

• 401k