Website Cognitio
This Sr. Instructional Systems Designer will develop course material and provide classroom instruction for a classified customer. The position will support the organization in the design, development, review, evaluation, restructuring/redesign, and/or repackaging of training solutions. The candidate must have extensive experience with industry-standard instructional design practices, as well as data collection instruments, data collection and analysis, developing or creating project management plans, and designing learning assessments.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Conduct virtual and on-site courses relevant to the area of training
- Design both classroom and eLearning modules that will touch upon technical skills (e.g., software), analytic skills, and interpersonal skills for adult learners on a government site
- Provide expertise in adult learning practices and methods to develop and enhance instructional curriculum for both classroom and web-based delivery
- Execute all facets of the training development life-cycle for various training types, including instructor-led courses, web-based and online training, blended learning, and performance support
- Conduct needs assessments and training needs analyses, including gap analysis, contextual analysis and root-cause analysis
- Select and design innovative instructional and learning strategies and associated technologies to optimize learning and achieve learning objectives
- Develop, execute, and test training courses and performance support products
- Perform quality assurance and quality control activities, including SME reviews, design reviews, course pilots, and hot washes
- Create and conduct training evaluations, both formative and summative, across all levels for maximum impact
- Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with training project plans and schedules
- Manage and execute all aspects of training projects, including schedules, resources, and scope
- Work with identified clients to determine the learning need, appropriate learning outcomes, and the most appropriate instructional methodologies based on adult learning theory
- Determine the tasks, skills, level of effort, and advanced learning strategies required to meet the learning needs of the organization
- Design, develop, and deliver instructional materials for instructor and student use in approved formats such as visuals, handouts, and reference guides
- Demonstrated ability to develop participant-centered, applied learning solutions
- Assessment expertise at multiple Kirkpatrick levels
- Knowledge of the latest trends in education and how technology enables learning
- Strong interpersonal and teaming skills
- Completes peer to peer reviews to ensure consistency, quality, and appropriate use of course content guidelines
- Ability to teach and others
- Experience creating learning solutions in a fast-paced, agile environment with a focus on iteration, continuous improvement using business feedback, and lifecycle planning for learning programs
- Provide consultation and recommendations to customers on innovative training solutions, as well as effective and relevant curriculum development and delivery
- Work with instructors, subject matter experts, instructional technologists, and developers to analyze, design, develop, and evaluate learning solutions
Requirements
Basic Qualifications:
- Candidate must have an active TS/SCI with a Full Scope Polygraph
- Candidate must have BS with 8-12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6-10 years prior relevant experience. Will consider work experience in lieu of a degree.
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional System Design, Instructional Technology, adult education, or a related field
- Must have ISD experience within the IC
- Must have an understanding of the ADDIE instructional system design model
- Identifying performance gaps or learning needs
- Formally documenting instructional design plans
- Using empirical data to make instructional design decisions
- Ensuring instructional solutions address performance gaps
- Identifying and making improvements to instruction
- Designing instructional strategies that engage, motivate, or are learner-centered
- Using face-to-face, online, and blended learning strategies
- Developing project management plans for instructional design projects
- Designing assessments of learning
- Collaborating across functional teams
- Prior experience as a facilitator
- Facilitating small and large group training activities to achieve desired training outcomes in both
Desired Qualifications:
- 8 or more years progressive work experience in instructional design to include training industry experience (instructor-led, online, and in blended environments)
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Creative Suite
- A background in developing training materials based on policies and/or compliance requirements
- Pluses: Experience with SCORM, Section 508 requirements, and technical specifications for Learning Management Systems (LMS), Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, and/or Lectora
- Instructional Design Certification from an accredited institution
- Prior Customer experience
- Experience with online learning platforms and tools
- Demonstrable experience with selecting and implementing appropriate teaching methods, to include lecture/discussion, role-playing, case study reviews, simulations, and small group learning
To apply for this job please visit careers.cognitiocorp.com.