Instructional Systems Specialist | Groton, CT (SLC)

About the role

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT CARLEY: Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Carley Corporation is an employee-owned small business specializing in analyzing, designing, developing, and implementing large-scale, complex blended training solutions where performance results are critical. We strive to deliver the highest quality and cost-effective solutions for all our DoD, Government, and Commercial customers.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, produce, and implement instruction using the Instructional Systems Development (ISD) model.
• Select instructional media, materials, and equipment that support learning objectives.
• Plan and produce instructional materials.
• Identify relationships between training deficiencies and required training system modifications.
• Write training materials, including tasks, learning objectives, formats, organization, content, lesson maps, instructional strategies, methodologies, learning events and activities, test items, and interface design and controls.
• Develop video and audio scripts, storyboards, graphics, and data files.
• Develop instructor guides, exercise controller guides, on-the-job training handbooks, and student guide materials.
• Plan, develop, and review objectives, content, methods, resources, and evaluation procedures in an unbiased manner.
• Develop testing instruments to pretest learners' previous learning levels; measure cognitive, psychomotor, and performance accomplishments during formative and summative evaluations; and test achievement at the end of a course of instruction.
• Develop testing plans, test administrator's guides, and cross-reference lists of test items and related learning objectives.
• Assist with formative and summative evaluations and apply findings to improve training and instruction.
• Perform other duties and support projects as assigned and needed.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Management Information Systems or any computer field and a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in instructional systems analysis, design, and development.
• Degree requirement may be waived if equivalent, extensive, and related experience with a contract for the Navy or another DoD agency can be demonstrated.
• Knowledge of learning theory and the principles, methods, practices, and techniques of one or more specialties of the instructional systems field.
• Experience with the ISD model in developing new and/or revised instructional materials.
• Experience in the design, development, and analysis of programs or systems related to training systems.
• Evidence of experience or related experience in emerging technologies during the past 3 years for educational and/or training applications.
• Thorough understanding of the Navy Training Process (NTP), including the AIM toolset (CPM and LO Module).

Qualifications

• Must have an active Secret clearance and/or have been active within the last 24 months, with the ability to maintain the applicable security clearance(s) and additional credentials, including a CAC, required to access a military installation and perform assigned duties.
• Ability to lift items and/or equipment up to 50 lbs. on limited occasions.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of adult learning theories and best practices.
• Experience with instructional design software and tools.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k Retirement Plans
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership)
• HSA (Health Savings Account)
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
• Life & Disability
• Accident Plans
• Critical Care Plans
• Cancer Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Legal & ID Theft Protection
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Life Recognition Bonuses
• Employee Referral Program

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time, exempt, salary, onsite.