Instructional System Designer

Instructional System Designer

LOCATION: Nationwide

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: N/A

CERTIFICATION: N/A

TRAVEL: As Needed

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for an Instructional System Designer. The Instructional System Designer (ISD) is responsible for the design, development, and revision of both instructor-led and e-Learning training programs for technical and non-technical audiences. This role requires advanced knowledge of Instructional Systems Design (ISD) methodologies and the ability to lead a team of subject matter experts, graphic designers, and content developers. The ISD develops course materials, instructor guides, student handouts, and evaluation tools while ensuring instructional content aligns with learning objectives and adult learning principles. The ideal candidate has strong communication, writing, and interpersonal skills, as well as experience with training management tools and multimedia courseware development.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree in any field

• 1-20 years of experience in instructional design, curriculum development, or related field

• Demonstrated expertise in formal Instructional Systems Design (ISD) methodologies and adult learning principles

• Experience developing both classroom-based and e-Learning training materials

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and Macromedia (or similar) web-based course development tools

• Ability to lead and collaborate with teams consisting of subject matter experts (SMEs), content providers, graphic designers, and end-users

• Strong writing, editing, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• 5 years of relevant experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree

• Master's degree or MBA in a related field (may substitute for Bachelor's degree and 3 years of experience)

• Ph.D. in a related field (may substitute for Bachelor's degree and 7 years of experience)

• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS), SCORM-compliant content, and e-learning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate)

• Experience designing training for government, military, or technical audiences

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, and revise instructional materials for instructor-led and e-Learning training

• Lead curriculum development initiatives and guide instructional design teams

• Apply ISD methodologies to ensure effective and engaging learning experiences

• Develop and maintain instructor materials including course outlines, background materials, and training aids

• Create student materials such as manuals, workbooks, handouts, completion certificates, and course evaluations

• Maintain and update training catalogs as needed

• Provide second-level training support and act as a resource for instructional best practices

• Establish and promote standards and services for training programs

• Work with cross-functional teams to gather input and feedback to improve training content

• Ensure courseware aligns with learning objectives, audience needs, and instructional quality standards

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development allotment
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Competitive time off policy along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to "Be the Difference". This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish, and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Be the Difference

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, and Huntsville, AL with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

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