Lead Instructional Designer Job

The Unconventional is seeking a Lead Instructional Designer to provide support to the NATO Allied Command Transformation (ACT) program. The main objectives of the ACT are to provide appropriate support to NATO missions and operations; lead NATO military transformation; improve relationships, interaction and practical cooperation with partners, nations and international organizations.

Specific duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Support the LT section by collaborating with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and key stakeholders across NATO Nations, Partners, and entities to conduct a comprehensive needs analysis. When necessary, conduct Training Needs Analysis (TNA) to pinpoint learning gaps and requirements.
• Define clear and measurable learning objectives based on the identified needs, ensuring alignment with the course’s overall goals.
• Design a comprehensive course structure, including the layout of modules, lessons, and assessments, ensuring a logical flow of content.
• Gather material from SMEs, then either structure it using a standard storyboard format or adopt a rapid development strategy for eLearning module creation.
• Select and implement diverse instructional strategies that cater to various learning styles, ensuring an engaging and effective learning experience.
• Design and implement pre-assessments, formative assessments, and summative assessments to gauge learner progress and the effectiveness of the course.
• Establish a robust feedback mechanism for learners and stakeholders. Use the collected feedback for the continuous refinement and improvement of course content and delivery methods.
• Engage directly with clients, SMEs, and other team members, ensuring timely communication and adherence to project timelines and deliverables.
• Offer Instructional System Design (ISD) assistance and ensure quality for NATO course providers. Ensure all course materials and processes comply with NATO’s standards and requirements.
• Facilitate training sessions on Instructional System Design within the NATO e-Learning Design and Development course.
• Implement a comprehensive evaluation process to measure the course’s overall impact and effectiveness.
• Engage with clients, participate in strategy sessions, conferences, and workshops as mandated by the Section Head of Learning Technology. Monitor and discuss course development milestones with stakeholders and the team to ensure alignment with objectives.

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience (within last 7 years) working with Advance Distributed Learning (e-Learning) development.
• A minimum of 7 years’ experience in the education and training profession working in the creation of training modules.
• Must have experience communicating effectively with customers and clearly presenting instructional system design approaches to course development.
• Must have experience in the use of Learning Management System Software.
• Experience working with SCORM standard and the demonstrated ability to design to its structure.
• Demonstrate (example screen shots or story board pages (max 4 per course)) from three courses that have been developed by the instructional systems designer.
• Must have a MS/MA Degree in Education and Training Development or related programs (completed or in progress) which may include learning theory, educational psychology, instructional design and education evaluation.
• Demonstrated proficiency in English as defined in STANAG 6001 (Standardized Linguistic Profile (SLP) 3333 – Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing) or equivalent.
• NATO SECRET security clearance or active SECRET security clearance issued by a national authority.

Clearance: Requires NATO SECRET security clearance or active SECRET security clearance issued by a national authority

Location: Norfolk, VA

Travel: Some travel may be required