Senior Instructional Designer

Senior Instructional Designer

MetaPhase supports a federal strategic communications and training section that develops policy-informed communications, delivers targeted training, and ensures messaging aligns with regulatory standards and national security priorities. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to produce accurate, accessible content and training solutions that strengthen compliance, promote data integrity and support informed decision-making across the program.

In support of this project, MetaPhase is seeking a Senior Instructional Designer with 10+ years of experience to provide strategic and operational leadership for the design, development, delivery and evaluation of large-scale government training and outreach programs. The Senior Instructional Designer will support federal stakeholders by translating complex policies, regulations and technical systems into effective learning experiences for diverse audiences. This position will oversee the full lifecycle of instructional design activities and ensure training programs are scalable, compliant, measurable and aligned with federal policies, branding and accessibility requirements.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Lead the design, development, and execution of enterprise-level training and outreach strategies supporting federal programs and regulated environments.
• Develop high-quality instructor-led, virtual, blended, and self-paced learning solutions.
• Translate complex regulatory, policy, and technical content into clear, engaging, and accessible training materials.
• Create full lifecycle training products including curriculum, storyboards, presentations, facilitator guides, participant materials, job aids, and eLearning content.
• Design assessments and evaluation methods to measure training effectiveness and use performance data to continuously improve learning solutions.
• Coordinate content reviews and clearances with subject matter experts, technical editors, and federal stakeholders.

What We Need From You (Required):

• A minimum of ten (10) years of specialized experience leading enterprise-level instructional design and training initiatives for federal agencies or large regulated programs.
• Demonstrated expertise in adult learning theory and instructional design methodologies (ADDIE, Agile, Design Thinking).
• Hands-on experience with PowerPoint, Camtasia, Articulate Storyline, and Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Ability to meet federal compliance standards including Plain Language and Section 508 accessibility requirements.

Work Setup:

• Tysons Corner, VA

Clearance & Education:

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Minimum bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Communications or a related field. Equivalent experience may be substituted.

Compensation:

• Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $115,000 - 135,000.

Benefits & Perks:

At MetaPhase, we care about your well-being and success. Our benefits include generous PTO, federal holidays, parental leave, and comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability). We also offer a 401(k) with company match, FSA/HSA options, commuter benefits, and much more.

About MetaPhase:

MetaPhase is different with a purpose - demonstrating a new approach to the industry that puts employees and culture first! We continue to be recognized by industry as one of the fastest growing and most impactful consultancies in the nation, and are aggressively hiring to grow our team:

• Washington Post Top Workplaces – 2022, 2023, 2024
• Washington's Business Journal's Best Places to Work – 2021, 2022
• Virginia Businesses Best Place to Work – 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
• Northern Virginia Technology Council Top 100 Technology Firms – 2020

MetaPhase is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other factors protected by federal, state, or local law.