Instructional Designer & Developer, Lead

About the role

The Opportunity: Do you want to develop training that will transform learning for mission-driven organizations across domains such as national security, AF and cybersecurity? As a Lead Instructional Designer & Developer, you know that even the best tools and processes fall short without the right education. Your expertise in analyzing training needs, building effective learning experiences, and aligning solutions to mission objectives will enable clients to meet their goals with clarity and confidence. As an Instructional Designer & Developer, you know that even the best tools and processes can’t have an impact without the right education. Constructing an interactive course that teaches critical system information requires a real passion for understanding the needs of your customer. We have an opportunity for an Instructional Designer & Developer who is committed to solving some of the toughest challenges.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with subject matter experts (SMEs), instructors, product designers, and other stakeholders to capture training requirements and recommend the right learning solutions.
• Led the design and development of synchronous learning, asynchronous learning, and performance support tools, always centering the learner experience.
• Guide teams of multimedia specialists, graphic artists, and instructors in producing high-quality training content aligned to the ADDIE model.
• Recommend and apply cutting-edge strategies—including blended learning, screen casting, gamification, and other modern multimedia techniques—to elevate learner engagement.
• Facilitate iterative reviews with SMEs and stakeholders, incorporating feedback to continuously improve learning materials.
• Evaluate training solutions by leveraging methodologies such as the Kirkpatrick Model, collecting and analyzing results to ensure effectiveness.

Requirements

• Experience designing and developing training for mission-focused environments, such as national security, cybersecurity, or law enforcement.
• Experience with the ADDIE model and modern instructional design practices.
• Ability to lead and mentor teams of instructional developers, multimedia staff, or learning specialists.
• Able to collaborate effectively with SMEs and stakeholders throughout the learning lifecycle.
• Able to creatively apply emerging instructional technologies and multimedia solutions to real-world training challenges.

Qualifications

• Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree.

Skills

• Expertise in analyzing training needs.
• Strong ability to build effective learning experiences.
• Strong ability to align solutions to mission objectives.
• Experience with the ADDIE model.
• Experience with modern instructional design practices.
• Experience leading and mentoring teams.
• Experience collaborating with SMEs and stakeholders.
• Experience applying emerging instructional technologies and multimedia solutions.

Benefits

• Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Professional development.
• Tuition assistance.
• Work-life programs.
• Dependent care.

Pay

$69,400.00 to $158,000.00 (annualized USD).

Schedule

Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits.

Identity Statement

We will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.