Intermediate Instructional Systems Designer (ISD)

Responsibilities

• Apply the ADDIE model to design, develop, and evaluate instructional materials and curricula for instructor-led, virtual, and self-paced eLearning environments.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs), program managers, and other stakeholders to gather content and validate instructional approaches.
• Create instructional strategies, learning objectives, storyboards, course content, assessments, and evaluation metrics.
• Develop engaging and interactive multimedia learning content.
• Analyze existing training programs to recommend improvements, modifications, or new course development.
• Ensure all deliverables meet DoD standards and client expectations, including SCORM compliance and Section 508 accessibility.
• Conduct formative and summative evaluations to ensure learning effectiveness and continuous improvement.
• Support development of CDRL deliverables and have familiarity with creating and editing documents to be delivered to the customer.
• Work well in a cross-functional team environment.

Qualifications

• Prior military aviation maintenance and aviation training experience ABSOLUTELY REQUIRED.
• This is non-negotiable.
• Experience working directly with military learners.
• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Training Development, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in instructional design, with at least 3 years supporting DoD or federal government training initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning theory and instructional design methodologies.
• Proficiency in eLearning development tools and Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Experience designing for both in-person and digital training environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Desired Qualifications

• Air Education and Training Command (or service equivalent) experience.
• Maintenance / Instructor experience on US Air Force or US Navy fighter aircraft.
• Experience developing content for a virtual and/or VR/AR environment.
• Experience with SCORM, xAPI, and Section 508 compliance.
• Experience in Game Design using the Unity or Unreal engine.
• Active Secret Clearance.