Instructional Systems Designer Jobs

Instructional Systems Designers (ISDs)

Leidos is seeking a part time Instructional Systems Designers (ISDs) to support a brand new program with a classified government customer. 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:

• 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

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a TS/SCI with poly to be considered
• Bachelor's Degree and at least 12 years of relevant experience or a Master's Degree and 10 years of relevant experience.
• Must have experience as with Instructional Design
• Demonstrated experience in the following:
• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Instructional Design Certification from an accredited institution
• Prior Customer experience
• Experience with online learning platforms and tools
• Prior experience as a facilitator