Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) Support

Instructional Systems Designer (ISD)

SierTeK proudly serves our clients by providing expertise in the Program Management, Information Technology, and Administrative Support domains. Founded in 2007 as a minority and service-disabled veteran-owned company, we serve as prime- and subcontractor for a multitude of Federal Department of Defense contracts. By focusing on continual improvement, our services remain at the forefront of our industry, and we pride ourselves on delivering our services with the highest degree of integrity.

SierTeK Ltd. is seeking an Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) to support an opportunity at Wright Patterson AFB, OH.

Essential Job Functions

• Instructional Design & Multimedia Development
• Collaborate with SMEs, Project Managers, and production teams to create educational media and multimedia products.
• Recommend appropriate instructional platforms, tools, and delivery methods.
• Design and develop training materials (e.g., copy, scripts, instructional text, etc.).
• Utilize government-provided software tools as directed.
• Courseware & Curriculum Management
• Add, manage, and test online courseware; analyze data and recommend improvements.
• Create training plans and validate new courses for effectiveness and proficiency.
• Apply full ADDIE model (Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, Evaluate) in all instructional design tasks.
• Participate in educational support activities, such as continuity planning and curriculum guidance.
• Project Coordination
• Receive and clarify project requests, coordinate scope, storyboard content, and secure approvals.
• Consult and validate educational content throughout multimedia project phases.
• Analyze student feedback (course evaluations and field surveys) to improve courseware.
• Attend meetings and perform other tasks as requested by the Technical Advisor or Course Director.
• Administrative & Editorial Duties
• Correct grammar, formatting, and maintain curriculum documentation.
• Support meetings, training, and general educational activities.

Qualifications

Minimum Position Requirements

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's in Educational Technology, Instructional Design, or related field; or

Five (5) years of applied ISD experience.

Expertise in at least two of the following:

• Learning theory or educational psychology
• Instructional design practices
• Educational assessment (e.g., test/survey development, reliability/validity)
• Instructional product creation

Technical Proficiency:

• Adobe Captivate, SCORM packaging, gaming, VR, 3D modeling, simulation
• Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, MS Teams, Zoom

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Independent work capability
• Critical thinking, problem-solving, excellent communication (written and verbal)

Compliance Requirement:

Must have a signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) on file with the employer, submitted to the Program Manager.

Highly Desired Qualification

Master's Degree in Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Educational Design, or related field.

SierTeK is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is decided based on qualifications, merit.