Lead Instructional Designer job

At InnovaSystems, extraordinary solutions are born through innovative software!

A wholly owned subsidiary of Cydecor, InnovaSystems is a leading provider of enterprise level software and data solutions to the Department of Defense, federal, state, and local government agencies, delivering a vital service to support our nation’s National Security Strategy.

As a member of the InnovaSystems team, you will be empowered to do the best work of your career with challenging assignments and collaborative teams that solve real-world problems.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Instructional Design Lead to join our dynamic team as a key contributor to our Department of Defense (DoD) software contracting projects.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing and delivering comprehensive instructional training courses using a combination of live training and Computer-Based Training (CBT) methods.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of best industry practices and certifications to ensure the highest quality of training for our personnel and end-users.

Key Responsibilities:

Curriculum Planning

• Develop and manage training curricula, learning objectives, and assessments to measure the effectiveness of training programs.
• Establish training schedules, allocate resources, and coordinate training sessions to meet project and organizational needs.

Training Delivery

• Conduct live training sessions, workshops, and seminars for personnel, including hands-on training, demonstrations, and simulations.
• Administer CBT modules and track learner progress and performance to ensure successful knowledge transfer.

Evaluation and Improvement

• Continuously assess the quality and effectiveness of training programs and make necessary improvements based on feedback and emerging industry best practices.
• Implement a feedback loop to collect input from trainees, instructors, and stakeholders to enhance training content and delivery methods.

Compliance and Certification

• Stay up to date with DoD policies, regulations, and industry standards related to software training.
• Ensure all training materials and methods comply with DoD requirements and contribute to certification processes, such as DAWIA (Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act) and other relevant certifications.

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain detailed records of training activities, attendance, and completion certificates.
• Generate reports on training metrics, learner performance, and training program effectiveness for management and regulatory purposes.

Team Leadership and Collaboration

• Lead a team of training professionals and coordinate their activities to meet project and organizational objectives.
• Collaborate with project managers, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders to ensure training needs are integrated into project planning and execution.

You Have:

• A bachelor’s degree and 4 to 7 years of hands-on, professional experience in the instructional design field.
• Prior experience in developing and delivering training programs in a DoD software contracting environment.
• Proficiency in instructional design, eLearning development, and CBT technologies.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Relevant certifications such as Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), or equivalent are a plus.
• Prior military readiness and/or DoD experience a plus.

Benefits & Culture

When you join our team, we are committed to enhancing your skills through training and certification programs, as needed, to facilitate your role on the team.

We embrace a philosophy of trust, innovation and empowerment through relationship building, feedback and peer recognition.

Our comprehensive employee benefits offerings include:

• Flexible schedule
• 11 paid holidays + 3 weeks (120 hours) of paid leave annually
• 401k plan w/ company match + comprehensive benefit package to include health, dental, vision, pet and supplemental insurance plans
• Company-paid employee development learning and licenses
• Recognition & reward programs including peer-to-peer, service awards, leadership and values awards