Program Manager – Instructional Systems Design, Training Instructor

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

📋 Description

• Act as the primary Program Manager responsible for the comprehensive management and coordination of training program activities.

• Create, revise, and sustain training curricula, lesson plans, instructor guides, student materials, assessments, and associated instructional products.

• Implement Instructional Systems Design principles and recognized methodologies, including ADDIE, throughout the training development process.

• Design and deliver effective in-person/instructor-led training sessions for adult learners.

• Create and provide virtual instructor-led and hybrid training utilizing Microsoft Teams or similar platforms.

• Utilize chat, polls, whiteboards, screen sharing, breakout rooms, Q&A, and collaborative activities to enhance learner engagement.

• Employ adult learning principles and instructional techniques to facilitate knowledge retention, comprehension, and practical application.

• Conduct training needs assessments and collaborate with subject matter experts to define learning objectives and course requirements.

• Convert technical, operational, and program specifications into clear and effective instructional content.

• Assess training effectiveness through evaluations, learner feedback, performance observations, and other metrics.

• Manage instructors, scheduling, training materials, logistics, and communication with stakeholders.

• Oversee training quality and identify opportunities for ongoing improvement.

• Ensure that training products and delivery methods align with customer and program specifications.

• Provide program leadership, operational management, and continuity throughout the performance period.

• Act as the designated decision-maker for assigned program activities and responsibilities.

• Collaborate with government/customer representatives and stakeholders to address training and program-related issues.

• Ensure that the designated alternate is informed and ready to take on PM responsibilities during PM absences.

⛳️ Requirements

• 5–7 years of experience in developing and delivering training.

• Experience in Defense and/or healthcare training settings.

• Proficient in Instructional Systems Design (ISD).

• Skilled in curriculum and course development.

• Familiarity with adult learning methodologies.

• Experience in conducting training needs analysis.

• Ability to establish learning objectives and instructional strategies.

• Background in training evaluation and continuous improvement.

• Proven experience in delivering both on-site/in-person and virtual instructor-led training.

• Proficient with MS Teams or similar virtual platforms and learner engagement tools.

• Excellent communication, organization, coordination, and facilitation skills.

• Capability to manage multiple priorities and fulfill customer requirements.

• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, or a related field.

• Relevant certifications in instructional design, training, facilitation, or program management are preferred.

• Experience supporting federal, Department of Defense, healthcare, or other highly regulated environments is preferred.

• Background in developing training for technical, operational, or professional audiences is preferred.

• Experience in managing multiple training courses, instructors, schedules, and deliverables is preferred.

• Experience with blended learning and other technology-enabled training methodologies is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time contract employment.

• Remote work arrangement.

• Equal opportunity employment.