Senior Instructional Designer

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

📋 Description

• Assist in the design, development, implementation, and assessment of training for a federal government client.

• Create high-quality training solutions while supporting intricate instructional design projects.

• Offer technical direction and mentorship to team members.

• Utilize instructional design methodologies such as ADDIE and SAM.

• Collaborate with subject matter experts to assess training requirements and transform complex technical, medical, or mission-oriented content into learning objectives, lessons, and assessments.

• Design, develop, and revise instructor-led, eLearning, and blended training experiences.

• Generate and update lesson plans, facilitator guides, student manuals, slide presentations, exercises, assessments, job aids, and other educational materials.

• Work alongside subject matter experts, trainers, graphic designers/multimedia developers, and project stakeholders.

• Provide training that equips new employees and reinforces organizational standards, expectations, and mission priorities.

• Support classroom observations, learner assessments, and after-action reviews.

• Implement course enhancements based on learner feedback, instructor insights, and performance metrics.

• Ensure training materials are accurate, up-to-date, well-organized, ready for delivery, and compliant with Section 508 accessibility standards.

• Maintain communication with the client and internal team to ensure training development activities remain on schedule and aligned with program requirements.

• Oversee the training content library and manage version control of training materials.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of relevant experience.

• At least 8 years of experience in instructional systems design, curriculum development, or closely related training development roles.

• Proven experience applying formal ISD methodologies such as ADDIE and SAM.

• Experience in designing and developing training across various modalities, including instructor-led, web-based, and blended formats.

• Proficient in eLearning tools such as Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate, Lectora, or similar platforms.

• Understanding of LMS standards and technologies, including SCORM and/or xAPI.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to clearly articulate complex concepts and facilitate stakeholder and SME reviews.

• Capacity to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance.

• Preferred: Master’s degree in a relevant discipline.

• Preferred: Experience in developing training for Medical, Customer Service/Call Center, Federal, DoD, or highly technical settings.

• Preferred: Familiarity with applying and verifying Section 508 accessibility requirements for digital learning content.

• Preferred: Experience using Bloom’s Taxonomy, Kirkpatrick’s evaluation model, or other learning and performance frameworks.

• Preferred: Relevant professional certifications, such as ATD APTD/CPTD or equivalent.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work arrangement.

• Travel may be necessary to SAIC office locations (Reston, VA; Huntsville, AL; San Antonio, TX).