Instructional Design Leader Job

Are you an experienced instructional design and e-learning development leader? Are you highly creative and skilled at developing and evaluating interactive, application-based learning experiences that captivate, engage, and motivate employees and enable performance and measurable results? Are you passionate about helping others develop their skills to do the same?

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as an L&D Instructional Design Leader within GDIT’s growing and award-winning Learning & Performance Development Center of Excellence.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. In this leadership role, you will lead the design, development, and implementation of high-impact enterprise learning and skill development programs for a professional workforce of nearly 30,000 employees, ensuring the highest levels of stakeholder satisfaction and engagement, business alignment, and measurable performance impact.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Lead a team of L&D instructional designers and e-learning developers, inclusive of setting performance expectations, coaching for performance impact, and developing the skills and capabilities of each team member as well as supporting their engagement and growth.
• Effectively manage all sizes of instructional design and development projects for the enterprise, focusing predominately on the establishment and maintenance of asynchronous, technology-guided, multimedia-based L&D Programs that enable performance and drive measurable results.
• Ensure the quality and efficacy of GDIT’s L&D Programs, effective use of our established Results-Orientated Agile Design process, tools, and templates, as well as excellence in project management, and internal customer consultation.
• Partner with senior leadership stakeholders from across GDIT’s Divisions and Functions, and with GDIT’s Vice President of L&D, to create, implement, and maintain comprehensive and multi-faceted learning and development programs to support the continued development of our talent and growth of our company’s capabilities.
• Lead needs analysis efforts and establish targeted high-level program designs, determining the most effective learning approaches, techniques, and technologies to measurably achieve desired business and performance outcomes and related learning objectives.
• Guide the design, development, and implementation of multi-modal learning and skill development programs and course materials, ensuring a consistent focus on results and the highest levels of alignment with business priorities and L&D best practices.
• Guide the establishment of targeted program measurement systems and tools aligned with program outcomes (business, performance, and learning) to continuously assess and improve upon the effectiveness of GDIT L&D Programs.
• Partner with the L&D Delivery to package, deliver, and manage programs in the most efficient and effective manner possible for the business.
• Ensure effective communication of and marketing for new L&D Programs at all levels of the organization to generate excitement and drive engagement and participation.
• Collaborate with other leaders within L&D to support the achievement of our mission, established guiding principles, and the continued advancement of our services and offerings.
• Effectively manage in alignment with budget and fiscal responsibility considerations.
• Ensure that all learning solutions are fully accessible and meet usability standards.
• Build strong consultative partnerships with Project Sponsors and Business Stakeholders.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
• Required Experience: 10+ years in Instructional Design/Development or related role.
• Prior Management/Leadership experience with a passion for empowering and developing others.
• Current experience interacting with senior leaders in a large, fast-paced, highly complex enterprise.
• A strong portfolio showcasing interactive and engaging e-learning (required for interview).
• Track record for delivering measurable performance outcomes that enable skill development.
• Demonstrated ability to design end-to-end learning programs inclusive of evaluation measures.
• Demonstrated ability develop interactive eLearning courses with intuitive interfaces and navigation.
• Demonstrated excellence with graphics, audio, video, and other multi-media to promote learning.
• Familiarity with e-learning authoring tools (Articulate) and instructional technology best practices.
• Experience implementing and evaluating the use of 508 accessibility and other eLearning standards.
• Strong technical aptitude and a quick learner of new technologies and concepts.
• Exemplary communication, relationship building and collaboration skills.

It would be great if you also had:

• Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, or related field a plus.
• Multi-media, video production, and/or graphic design skills and experience a plus.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• Work 100% Remote
• Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays