Course Designer and Developer

At ITA International, we're a tech-enabled professional services company. Headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, we leverage subject matter expertise, data analytics and technology to challenge boundaries and transform possibilities.

With a global presence and a passionate team of over 300 ITAers, we're driven by mission success for our customers, "In The Arena." Our expertise spans Operations, Training, Engineering, Nanotechnology, Statistics, Machine Learning and Software Engineering - enabling data and tech-enabled solutions that deliver real value.

Join our impactful journey at ITA International. As Theodore Roosevelt said, "The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena." We're here, standing beside our customers, ready to serve and succeed.

ITA is seeking a Course Designer and Developer to join the team in a hybrid position with some onsite requirements in Portsmouth, VA.

* Conduct comprehensive needs analysis and design and develop objectives, curricula, instructor guides, student workbooks, job aids, course outlines, Self-Paced e-Learnings (SPeLs), and other course material utilizing the HPT and ISD models and evaluate the effectiveness for all courses.
* Assist the US Coast Guard on matters related to training system development, technology assessments, process definition, and process improvements.
* Develop process improvement plans necessary to achieve Coast Guard training objectives and submit recommendations.
* Analyze and recommend all appropriate training media, devices, courseware, curricula, delivery devices, and methods.
* Provide completed instructor guides, student workbooks, job aids, course outlines, and other course material for approval.
* Develop and analyze test and examination reliability and conduct validation studies and submit findings.
* Conduct statistical analysis of course results, course critiques, and follow-up evaluations, including Level 3 evaluations, as required, and submit findings.
* Utilize designated authoring software programs to design and develop various Self-paced e-Learning (SPeL) products, as assigned.
* On occasion may be required to gather information required in the development of an assigned project.
* Facilitate course reviews, updates, modifications, and instructor support as required by the assigned project.
* Facilitate training related meetings within C5ISC and other Coast Guard units, government agencies, and vendors as required by the assigned project.
* Develop and present documentation and presentation materials for required meetings, conferences, and symposiums as required by the assigned project.
* Attend and actively participate in project planning, working groups, and Training Branch meetings as required by the assigned project.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in course material design and development or a MS/MA in relevant field (Adult Education or Human Performance Technology).

• Must have experience and possess and maintain proficiency in the following:
  * Instructional Systems Design (ISD) model or Human Performance Technology (HPT) model
  * Training needs analysis techniques, specifically the HPT Front End Analyses (FEA) model
  * E-Learning concepts and practices
  * Coast Guard training standards
  * Microsoft Office Professional Suite
  * One or more of the following skills/experience:
  * Articulate Storyline 360
  * RoboHelp
  * Lectora
  * Adobe Photoshop
  * HTML
• Must be able to read, write, understand and speak English in a clear, intelligible manner
• Active Secret Clearance Required

ITA International proudly complies with all federal and state benefit and pay transparency laws. Employees of ITA can expect a robust benefit package, including:

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability insurance (where applicable)
• Voluntary ancillary benefit options
• 401k retirement benefits with employer matching contributions

ITA International is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), ITA International would like to ensure that your application process goes as smoothly as possible. If you would like to preview the physical requirements for this position, or if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with ITA, please contact us by phone at 757-246-6781 or email us at HR@ita-intl.com.