Instructional Designer, Principal

Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company promotes a positive culture while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation's naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navy's submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets.

About the role

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) Naval Training & Simulation (NTS) department is seeking an instructional designer to join the Naval Training (NT) team. The instructional designer will support both the current and Next Generation Training Program (NGTP), which prepares navy personnel to qualify as nuclear propulsion plant operators in the fleet. This position will have an important role in the development, evaluation, and implementation of curriculum.

The instructional designer will interface with Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL), Naval Reactors Headquarters (NRHQ), and Navy personnel dedicated to the training of Navy Nuclear Operators on the following initiatives:

• Analyze current Naval Nuclear Propulsion Training Program learning objectives to support curriculum optimization for the next generation training program.
• Apply operator experience and subject matter expertise to develop learning objectives and qualification requirements for the next generation training Program.
• Apply operator experience and subject matter expertise to assist with a major revision to all current Naval Nuclear Propulsion Training Program manuals.
• Coordinate with Navy and multimedia personnel at NNPTC to revise and optimize computer aided instruction and curriculum lesson plans to meet the Next Generation Training Program objectives.

Requirements

Required Combination Of Knowledge And Skill:

• High school diploma or equivalent and 13 years of relevant experience; or
• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in Education, technical, engineering, or science related field and 11 years of relevant experience; or
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Education, technical, engineering or science related field and 9 years of relevant experience; or
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Education, technical, engineering or science related field and 7 years of relevant experience; or
• Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in Education, technical, engineering or science related field and 3 years of relevant experience.

Skills

Preferred Skills:

• Prior qualification as a nuclear propulsion plant operator.
• Prior experience with the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Training Program curriculum.
• In depth understanding of training and qualification requirements in the naval nuclear propulsion training program.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
• Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan
• Personal & Medical Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
• Student Debt Benefit
• Personal Time Off Sell Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program

Pay

Pay Range: $106,200.00 - $166,000.00 annually

Salary information provided is a general guideline only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.