Sr. Instructional Systems Designer

Location: Vienna, VA (hybrid, at least 3 days in office). Candidates must reside in Washington D.C., Maryland, or Virginia area. Type: Full-Time.

About the role

Weris is seeking a Senior Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) who will work directly with office staff to lead or support course or workshop planning and design and development. The Sr. Instructional Systems Designer will also support course project/program management in collaboration with the Training Program Manager (TPM).

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the design, development, and enhancement of training courses and workshops.
• Conduct training needs assessments and gap analyses to inform learning solutions.
• Develop and manage project plans, course development documentation, timelines, and priorities.
• Design learner-centered training programs based on adult learning principles across multiple delivery formats, including instructor-led, virtual, online, and blended learning.
• Develop, review, and maintain instructional materials, including facilitator guides, participant materials, assessments, and supporting resources.
• Participate in pilot sessions, evaluate feedback, and implement improvements.
• Monitor course quality, track project progress, and provide status reports to stakeholders.
• Ensure all materials adhere to customer style guide, accepted Instructional Systems Design methods, and adult learning theories.
• Evaluate course materials for conformance with accessibility according to Section 508 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 508 requirements.
• Ensure training content functions effectively within learning management systems (LMS).

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Instructional Design, Education, or related field.
• 10 years of experience in a training development organization or consulting environment.
• Proficiency with Blackboard LMS.
• Demonstrated experience using development tools, such as Adobe Creative Suite or Articulate 360.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to effectively convey technical information to non-technical colleagues and clients.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple simultaneous deadlines.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

• Employer contributed medical, dental, and vision insurance with plan options (available day 1 of employment).
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Health Savings Accounts.
• Professional Development Reimbursement.
• Employer paid Short Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance.
• 11 Observed Paid Federal Holidays.
• Generous PTO accruals.
• Employer matched 401(k) plan.