Training Specialist – Instructional Developer 2

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

📋 Description

• Oversee front-end instructional design initiatives for training products targeting the U.S. Navy.

• Perform instructional analysis to pinpoint training needs, performance gaps, content requirements, and suitable instructional methods.

• Evaluate source documentation, existing curricula, technical materials, and input from Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).

• Create, assess, modify, and align learning objectives with relevant training requirements.

• Draft instructional scripts for both interactive and web-based training modules.

• Construct comprehensive storyboards that encompass instructional content, learner interactions, graphics, animations, media, navigation, assessments, and developer guidelines.

• Collaborate with Government SMEs to ensure technical accuracy and instructional integrity of the content.

• Lead SME review sessions and integrate the feedback received.

• Guarantee that instructional products meet NAVEDTRA standards and Government criteria.

• Utilize instructional design principles, adult-learning theories, and systematic instructional development methods.

• Structure technical information into coherent, learner-focused instructional sequences.

• Design interactive instructional elements, practice opportunities, knowledge assessments, and evaluation strategies.

• Work alongside multimedia and technical developers throughout the development process.

• Review multimedia products developed against the approved storyboards.

• Engage in peer reviews, quality assurance evaluations, Government assessments, and product validation activities.

• Update instructional materials in response to feedback from the Government, SMEs, QA, and testing processes.

• Maintain traceability between source requirements, learning objectives, instructional content, and assessments.

• Support production timelines and deliver assigned instructional products according to project schedules.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 2-5 years of relevant experience (or equivalent experience).

• Secret clearance is mandatory.

• Sufficient professional experience to meet or surpass applicable contract labor category requirements.

• Proven experience in instructional systems design, curriculum development, or training development.

• Background in conducting instructional analysis and converting technical requirements into effective learning solutions.

• Demonstrated ability to create measurable learning objectives.

• Strong skills in scriptwriting and storyboard development.

• Experience working directly with technical SMEs to create and validate instructional content.

• Capacity to analyze intricate technical information and present it clearly for the target learner audience.

• Familiarity with instructional design principles, adult learning theories, and training development methodologies.

• Excellent writing, editing, organizational, and communication abilities.

• Capability to collaborate effectively with instructional designers, software developers, multimedia developers, Government personnel, and SMEs.

• Proficiency in managing multiple products and deadlines within a structured production setting.

• Ability to obtain and retain the necessary Public Trust access to access Navy networks and training systems.

• Preferred: prior experience in developing training for the U.S. Navy, Department of Defense, or another Federal Government entity.

• Preferred: working knowledge of NAVEDTRA curriculum and training development standards.

• Preferred: experience in creating Interactive Multimedia Instruction or web-based training.

• Preferred: experience drafting detailed storyboards for implementation in tools like Adobe Captivate.

• Preferred: familiarity with SCORM-compliant training and Learning Management Systems.

• Preferred: experience in creating knowledge assessments, evaluations, and other instructional measurement tools.

• Preferred: understanding of formal Government curriculum review, quality assurance, and acceptance processes.

• Preferred: experience working in multidisciplinary teams comprising SMEs, instructional designers, multimedia developers, programmers, and Government stakeholders.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity to work on high-impact projects that support the U.S. Navy.

• Collaborative and innovative work environment.

• Potential for professional development and career advancement.