Instructional Systems Designer

About Us

When you work at Chugach Government Solutions (CGS), you join a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture. The federal division of Chugachu Alaska Corporation, CGS has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. Our focus is to support facility maintenance, IT/technical services, construction and education. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields – each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders. At CGS, empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more!

If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences – then Chugach Government Solutions may be the right fit for you!

Position Location

This position is located onsite in Emmitsburg, Maryland and will require occasional travel.

Job Overview

The Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) is responsible for analyzing, designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating instructional materials and training programs in support of government operations and contract requirements. This position works with subject matter experts, leadership, and operational personnel to create effective instructor-led, virtual, and computer-based training solutions that support workforce readiness, compliance, and mission objectives. The Instructional Systems Designer applies established instructional design methodologies and adult learning principles to develop engaging, accurate, and effective learning content for government and contractor personnel.

Responsibilities

• Analyze training requirements, operational procedures, and workforce development needs to determine appropriate instructional solutions.
• Design and develop instructor-led training (ILT), virtual instructor-led training (VILT), eLearning modules, job aids, manuals, guides, assessments, and other training materials.
• Apply instructional design methodologies such as ADDIE, SAM, or other industry-standard frameworks.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, management, and government personnel to gather technical content and validate training materials.
• Develop learning objectives, course outlines, lesson plans, assessments, and evaluation criteria.
• Create engaging instructional content using adult learning principles and performance-based training techniques.
• Ensure training materials comply with government standards, accessibility requirements, branding guidelines, and contract requirements.
• Review and revise training materials based on stakeholder feedback, policy updates, operational changes, and evaluation results.
• Support implementation and delivery of training programs in classroom, virtual, or self-paced environments.
• Maintain course documentation, version control, and training records as required.
• Conduct training effectiveness evaluations and recommend continuous improvement initiatives.
• Cook up multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive, controlled, or proprietary information.
• Provide additional support to word processing, 508 reviews, editorials, notetaking, and instructional systems design as needed.

Job Requirements

• Mandatory: Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Systems Design, Education, Training and Development, Organizational Development, Communications, Human Resources, or related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in instructional design and/or technical writing experience.
• Experience supporting federal government, military, defense, or contractor environments preferred.
• Knowledge of instructional design methodologies, adult learning principles, and training evaluation techniques.
• Experience developing training materials for technical, operational, administrative, or compliance-related subjects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and eLearning authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline, Captivate, Camtasia, or similar platforms preferred.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check and pre-hire drug screening.

Preferred

• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) or federal agency training programs.
• Familiarity with Section 508 accessibility requirements and compliance standards.
• Experience developing online, blended, or virtual learning solutions.
• Knowledge of competency-based training and workforce development practices.
• Professional certifications such as ATD, CPTD, or related instructional design certifications preferred.

Working Conditions

Work is primarily performed in an office, training, or remote support environment. May require extended periods of computer use, curriculum development, and virtual collaboration. Occasional travel or overtime may be required to support contract and mission requirements.

Physical Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to operate standard office equipment and computers. Ability to remain stationary for extended periods while performing computer-based work and training development activities.