Instructional Designer job

Do you want to develop training that will transform cybersecurity? As an instructional designer, you know that even the best tools and processes can’t have impact without the right education. Constructing an interactive course that teaches critical information requires a real passion for understanding the needs of your customer. We have an opportunity for an instructional designer who is committed to solving some of the toughest challenges in cybersecurity by crafting effective training.

As a leader on our team, you’ll work with SMEs, instructors, and product designers to capture your customer’s training needs and advise them on the right learning solution to help them accomplish their mission. Putting the learner at the center of the training experience, your team will design synchronous, asynchronous material and performance support tools. You’ll manage efforts to build training material with multimedia specialists and instructors.

You’ll encourage your team to use their technical skills and creativity to come up with new ideas to develop an engaging, interactive learning experience on screen or in a classroom. You’ll recommend cutting-edge multimedia technologies and strategies to build a successful learning environment. You know communication is key, so you’ll meet with SMEs, instructors, and product designers throughout the process to discuss learning material and incorporate feedback. To ensure your learning solution is hitting the mark, you’ll work with your team to collect and analyze results using evaluation methodologies. You’ll your expertise through leadership and mentoring. As a leader, you’ll identify new opportunities to build solutions to your customer’s learning needs. This is a chance to use your deep understanding of training methodologies to shape a creative learning experience that will engage students. Work with us as we improve cyber security through learner-centered instructional design.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 10+ years of experience with creating high-quality, interactive, and effective learning solutions for classroom, web-based, or webinar
• Experience with assessing, designing, and conceptualizing training scenarios, approaches, objectives, plans, tool, aids, and curriculums
• Experience with instructional strategy, instruction, or design methodologies for adult learners
• Experience with technical editing, grammar, and writing
• Experience with using Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, or eLearning development software
• Knowledge of identifying best approach training requirements, including hardware, software, simulations, course assessment and refreshment, assessment centers, oral examinations, interviews, computer assisted and adaptive testing, behavior-based assessment and performance, and team and unit assessment and measurement
• Ability to develop and revise training courses and prepare training catalogs and course materials
• Ability to train personnel by conducting formal classroom courses
• Bachelor’s degree and 22+ years of experience as an Instructional Designer or Master’s degree and 10+ years of experience as a Instructional Designer
• SAFe 5.1 Agilist Certification

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with eLearning technologies, including webinar platforms, LMS, or low-code, no-code platforms
• Knowledge of evaluation models, including Kirkpatrick
• Knowledge of how instructional strategy integrates with change management to support organization mission
• Possession of excellent verbal and written and communication skills
• Instructional Design, User Experience, or Human-Centered Design Certification

Create Your Career:

Grow With Us

Your growth matters to us—that’s why we offer a variety of ways for you to develop your career. With professional and leadership development opportunities like upskilling programs, tuition reimbursement, mentoring, and firm-sponsored networking, you can chart a unique and fulfilling career path on your own terms.

A Place Where You Belong

Diverse perspectives cultivate collective ingenuity. Booz Allen’s culture of respect, equity, and opportunity means that, here, you are free to bring your whole self to work. With an array of business resource groups and other opportunities for connection, you’ll develop your community in no time.

Support Your Well-Being

Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs with HSA contributions, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a generous 401(k) match, and more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and remote and hybrid locations, we’ll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life—at work and at home.

Your Candidate Journey

At Booz Allen, we know our people are what propel us forward, and we value relationships most of all. Here, we’ve compiled a list of resources so you’ll know what to expect as we forge a connection with you during your journey as a candidate with us.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $81,800.00 to $186,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.