Instructional Designer, Principal

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) fosters pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is built on trust, empowerment, and collaboration. We ensure the safety and reliability of the nation's naval nuclear reactors and train the Sailors who operate them in the U.S. Navy's submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets.

About the role

The Naval Training & Simulation (NTS) department is seeking an instructional designer to join the Naval Training (NT) team. This role supports both the current and Next Generation Training Program (NGTP), preparing Navy personnel to qualify as nuclear propulsion plant operators. The instructional designer will play a key role in the development, evaluation, and implementation of curriculum, interfacing with NNL, Naval Reactors Headquarters (NRHQ), and Navy personnel dedicated to training Navy Nuclear Operators. Key initiatives include:

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

Requirements

The following combinations of education and experience are required:

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

Skills

Preferred skills include:

• 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 is based on candidate experience, qualifications, and market considerations.