Instructional Systems Designer

About the role

Shape the Future of Learning at Leidos, where we innovate, collaborate, and excel in technical excellence. Join a dynamic training team supporting a specialized customer mission. Collaborate with instructors, subject matter experts, and technical teams to design, develop, implement, and evaluate engaging learning solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, and evaluate instructor-led, virtual, and online learning solutions.
• Conduct training needs analyses and partner with subject matter experts to develop effective learning strategies.
• Create engaging instructional materials, including lesson plans, facilitator guides, web-based training, videos, job aids, assessments, and other learning assets.
• Manage instructional design projects from concept through implementation while tracking schedules, deliverables, and progress.
• Measure training effectiveness using qualitative and quantitative data and recommend continuous improvements.
• Design and administer course evaluations, surveys, and assessments.
• Integrate emerging technologies, including AI-enabled tools, into learning solutions and development workflows.
• Facilitate training sessions, instructional skills workshops, and small group discussions as needed.
• Collaborate with instructors, AV, IT, production teams, and customers to deliver high-quality learning products.
• Maintain project documentation and ensure compliance with customer security policies and organizational standards.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of relevant experience, or Master's degree and 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience designing and developing instructor-led and online learning solutions.
• Experience applying instructional design methodologies such as ADDIE and adult learning principles.
• Experience conducting needs analyses, collaborating with subject matter experts, and evaluating learning effectiveness.
• Experience creating web-based training using tools such as Articulate Storyline, Camtasia, Lectora, Adobe Creative Cloud, or similar technologies.
• Knowledge of accessible design principles and ADA-compliant learning development.
• Strong project management, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, learning management systems (LMS), and project tracking tools.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Instructional Design, Adult Learning, Education, Online Learning, or a related discipline.
• Experience developing multimedia learning content using Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Experience with HTML, JavaScript, Python, Java, or similar technologies.
• Experience using learning analytics, data visualization, or reporting tools to improve training outcomes.
• Experience delivering instructor-led technical training.
• Professional certifications in instructional design, facilitation, training, or related disciplines.
• Experience with technical writing, copy editing, or content development.

Skills

• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design best practices.
• Proficiency in using tools such as Articulate Storyline, Camtasia, Lectora, Adobe Creative Cloud, or similar technologies.
• Experience with HTML, JavaScript, Python, Java, or similar technologies.
• Ability to integrate emerging technologies, including AI-enabled tools, into learning solutions and development workflows.
• Effective project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

At Leidos, we offer competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, and Retirement benefits. Learn more at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Pay

$105,300.00 - $190,350.00

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate mission needs.

Contact Us

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