Instructional Designer

Posted: 02/27/2026 • Full-Time • Virginia Beach, VA • Travel required • This position is contingent on contract award

About Chi-Chack

Founded in 2007, Chi-Chack specializes in supporting government clients with effective training, education, program management, and operational solutions to enhance mission success. Headquartered in Tacoma, WA, with a nationwide workforce of training professionals and subject matter experts, Chi-Chack is also a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB).

About the role

In support of the Center for Security Forces (CENSECFOR), the Instructional Designer provides professional and technical support for the planning, analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of training course documents and related administrative management support as required.

Responsibilities

• Read, adhere to, and follow the policies and procedures outlined in CENSECFORINST 1540.1 (Training Policy and Guidance), CENSECFORINST 1540.4 (Learning Standards Office Policies and Procedures), and NAVEDTRA 142 (Navy Training Process).
• Develop training course documentation and products to support new curriculum projects, revision, and change functions, including:
  • Training Project Plans (TPPs) which serve as the blueprint for curriculum development efforts.
  • Course Training Task List (CTTL) by analyzing Job, Duty, Task, Analysis (JDTA) data to identify duties and tasks that support course mission statement.
  • Training Course Control Document (TCCD) including Front Matter, Curriculum Outline of Instruction (including supporting Terminal and Enabling Objectives) and Annexes (identifying resources required to support the course of instruction and Course Master Schedule (CMS)).
  • Lesson Plans (guideline for the use of all other training materials/guidance for conducting the course), and providing instructional designer personnel with the definition and direction of training objectives and supporting Instructional Media Materials/Visual Information such as graphics and presentation materials.
  • Student Guides (material with objectives to be attained and material containing knowledge/skill objectives the trainee attains upon successful completion).
  • AI-assisted Testing Materials to include the Testing Plan, Knowledge Test Administration Guide (KTAG), Performance Test Administration Guide (PTAG) and the Master Test Bank.
• Design instructional components, e.g., sequencing and clustering of learning events and objectives, task learning relationships, and instructional design plans.
• Design qualitative and/or quantitative performance measures for the assessment and improvement of complex training.
• Utilize a variety of training products to provide learning solutions, including formal curricula, interactive courseware (ICW) storyboards, job aids, and computer-based training (CBT) programs. Specific tasks include (but are not limited to):
  • Development and validation of measurable terminal and enabling learning objectives in accordance with NAVEDTRA standards, ensuring objectives include clearly defined conditions, standards, assessment methods, and performance criteria.
  • Assist in conducting and documenting Job Duty Task Analysis, Front End Analysis, and Business Case Analysis, including development of JDTA task statements and support to Training Requirements Reviews for identification of training requirements.
  • Provide instructional data for Business Case Analyses and data for TPPs; review deliverables.
  • Analyze Training Tasks: Generate CTTLs including standards and requirements sources; review deliverables.
  • Provide High-Level Design Documentation linking JDTA to Learning Objectives (Traceability Matrix).
  • Create measurable learning objectives with conditions and standards.
  • Create Course Outlines of Instruction supporting information in TCCD.
  • Document Instructional Strategies and complete Instructional Media Design Package and Storyboards; review deliverables.
  • Develop Training Material and create NAVEDTRA standard Lesson Plans, Student Guides, and testing materials for various modes of content delivery.
  • Develop Instructional Media Materials, including slide shows, interactive multimedia, or e-Learning products; review and test deliverables.
  • Evaluate developed training, including participation in focus groups and course pilots to verify content meets instructional, Navy, and visual standards; review deliverables.
• AI-Assisted Instructional Design Capability:
  • Editing for clarity, consistency, and compliance with NAVEDTRA standards.
  • AI-assisted data analysis support.
  • AI-assisted content drafting (TPPs, TCCDs, COIs, etc.).
  • Compare task data obtained from Job Duty Task Analysis (JDTA) to existing training course document learning objectives to identify training gaps and/or redundancies for Benefit/Cost Analysis (BCA).
• User Support and Training:
  • Provide basic troubleshooting and user support for SharePoint-related issues.
  • Develop and deliver user training sessions or documentation on SharePoint best practices.
  • Assist users in uploading, organizing, and sharing documents effectively.
• Workflow and Automation Support:
  • Assist in the creation and modification of SharePoint workflows to automate common business processes.
  • Support the integration of SharePoint with Microsoft Office applications and other enterprise tools.
  • Ensure workflows meet operational and compliance requirements.
• Security and Compliance:
  • Ensure proper access controls and permissions are in place for document security.
  • Assist in compliance with organizational records management policies.
  • Support periodic audits to ensure adherence to data governance policies.
• Instructional Designers with multimedia expertise will also:
  • Have experience in SharePoint site development, automation, and administration.
  • Be proficient in Power Automate for workflow automation.
  • Be experienced in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and video editing software (Premiere, After Effects).

Requirements

• Associates Degree in Instructional Design, Curriculum & Instruction, or Educational Technology discipline with at least one (1) year of experience in an education, training, or curriculum development role with a focus on development of training documentation and instructional management; or
• High School Diploma or GED with at least five (5) years’ experience in a training development or education role with a focus on development of training documentation and instructional management.
• Experience with AI-assisted tools to support instructional design, content development, data analysis, or curriculum quality assurance.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience using Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in all phases of the instruction systems design process (planning, analyzing, designing, implementing, evaluation, and maintenance).
• Possess, or be able to obtain, a security clearance up to the Secret level.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in SharePoint site development, automation, and administration.
• Proficiency in Power Automate for workflow automation.
• Experience in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and video editing software (Premiere, After Effects).

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• May be required to use computer screen for extensive periods of time.
• Extended working hours and travel may be necessary.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Employer-paid Life insurance, long-term disability, and short-term disability.
• Paid time off, including 11 Holidays.
• Participation in the Chi-Chack LLC 401(k) plan.