Instructional Designer

Candidates must have an active Secret clearance and verify, before applying, that you meet the minimum requirements of the position.

Target salary range: [$75K - $80K]. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Objective:

Instructional Designers are responsible for the successful development of training curricula in support of customer and program objectives under the supervision of a Project Lead. Qualified candidates should be local to Virginia Beach, VA or surrounding areas and have Information Technology (IT) experience to be considered for this position.

Job Description:

Major responsibilities include:

• Assist in the planning process, work with, and supervise other assigned project personnel, and coordinate the project with administrators.
• Conduct analyses to identify and validate training requirements, document results of analyses, and develop and recommend alternative training strategies for consideration of decision-makers.
• Develop training planning data including resource requirements (manpower, personnel, and training), determine follow on training recommendations including justification and impact, determine the training considerations that form the basis for functional characteristics of the instructional delivery system, and determine functional characteristics requirements.
• Develop testing instruments to pretest learners previous learning levels; measure cognitive, psychomotor, and performance accomplishments during formative and summative evaluations; test achievement at the end of a course of instruction.
• Develop testing plans, test administrators guide, and a cross-reference list of test items and related learning objectives.
• Assist in formative and summative evaluations and in applying the findings for improving training and instruction.
• Guide, review, and approve the sequence of learning experiences based upon learning psychology, behaviorism, cognition, and information processing.
• Plan meetings, prepare agendas, keep the project team on track, lead discussions, and resolve conflicts.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Specific Experience Requirements:

• Experience or related experience in all phases of instructional system development including planning, coordination, implementation, revision, presentation, and maintenance of training programs.
• Additional experience including current instructional delivery technologies, operational training devices, and interactive courseware systems; leadership of at least one multi-disciplinary training development team; functional understanding of ISD products and services; and a broad understanding of current technical issues and training system design and development trends. Proven successful interaction with senior military and Government personnel is also required.

Employment Status:

Full-time (40 hours per week). Salaried. Exempt.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Instructional System Design/Analysis or similar technical degree;

• 3- 5 experience in instructional systems analysis, design, and development;

• Active and ability to maintain a minimum Secret level security clearance;

• Proficient in Microsoft Office software;

• Written and oral communication skills;

• Ability to read, interpret, organize, and synthesize source material into well-written, concise learning products;

• Proficient with the Authoring Instructional Material (AIM) II;

• Ability to apply Integrated Learning Environment (ILE), ILT and IMI principles and guidelines for the design and development of training products;

• Experience in the learning theories such as:

• ISD-Instructional System Design (ADDIE or similar)

• Blooms Taxonomy

• Gagnes Nine Events of Instruction

• Collaborative Constructivist Learning

• Problem-based Learning

• Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning

• Discovery Learning

• Ability to learn and establish a working knowledge of military terminology.

Work Environment and Travel:

• This position is located at the Information Warfare Training Command (IWTC) aboard Naval Station Dam Neck Virginia Beach, VA. Qualified candidates should be local to Virginia Beach, VA, or surrounding areas to be considered for this position.
• Ability to lift items and/or equipment up to 50 lbs. on limited occasions.
• Travel up to 10% anticipated.

JANUS strives to provide opportunities for career growth through training and development. We also offer an attractive comprehensive benefit package to include health and welfare plans and financial products. As part of a total rewards program, employees can benefit from our referral bonus program, and other various employee awards. JANUS Research Group takes pride in our benefit package and rewards program which has earned us the certification of a Great Place to Work

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