Senior Instructional Systems Designer

3 months ago


Bethesda, United States DarkStar Intelligence LLC Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSenior Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) 

Position Summary

We are currently seeking a skilled Senior Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) to join our team, playing a crucial role in crafting innovative and pedagogically effective learning products. Our focus is on creating interactive and engaging content that excels in both instructional soundness and accuracy. As a member of our dynamic team of ISDs, you will be responsible for addressing our client's training needs with a keen emphasis on visual design and engagement techniques. Your primary mission is to enhance the learning and development curriculum in support of a prime contract within the Intelligence Community (IC) environment.

Location: Bethesda, Maryland 
FLSA Status: Full-Time
Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI with a CI Poly
Citizenship: Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.
Position Type: On-Site

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
  • Applies ISD knowledge and experience to develop both in-classroom and WBT instructional materials and methods including, but not limited to, training plans, storyboards, narrative scripts, graphics, tests and evaluation methods, and scenarios.
  • Assists with identifying and creating instructional material to address field-driven performance shortfalls and client training needs.
  • Supports course documentation including, but not limited to the course design document, instructor/facilitator and student guides, course syllabus, practical exercises, assessments, and related materials.
  • Partner with subject matter experts (SMEs) to ensure learning objectives are appropriate for the audience, proposed content, and align with the needs of clients and the IC objectives.
  • Interpret subject matter content and develop original designs and visual styles and effects using adult learning principles. 
  • Utilize extensive knowledge of graphics software to design and produce interactive multimedia presentations to enhance course material;
  • As a member of the Course Development Team, advise on all imaging, video, and graphic matters; 
  • Perform research of subject matter to convert text themes or ideas into illustration or graphic design; 
  • Partner with SMEs to develop course outlines, design documents, storyboards, and other learning design deliverables.
  • Develop fully functional eLearning courses, instructor-led courses, blended learning courses, and assist in the creation of learning labs and exercises.
  • Ensure courses are Section 508 compliant.
  • Using a variety of media, clearly convey information and ideas to the learning audience in a manner that engages them and helps them understand and retain the content.
  • Provide advice and guidance to senior management on technical advantages and disadvantages of multimedia formats and styles; and the most effective industry methods and practices for designing nontraditional course material for international audiences that is presented using multimedia platforms and learning management systems.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of new technologies in the graphic art field and makes recommendations for improvements; 
  • Maintain and manage document control of all current and revised course material;
  • Strong interpersonal and teaming skills.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Active TS/SCI 
  • Current Counterintelligence Polygraph
  • Must possess a Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of formal education, experience (at least 18 years preferably in a training environment, within any local, county, municipal, state, military or federal, must have 10 years with a master's degree), and professional training and/or certifications.
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with Adobe Captivate or Articulate Storyline
  • Experience with SCORM, Section 508 requirements, and technical specifications for Learning Management 
  • Knowledge of a variety of methods, techniques and materials used in the design, production, and reproduction of visual products 
  • Experience in the use of Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe Illustrator CS, Captivate, Storyline, Photoshop CS, InDesign, Premiere, Audition, Macromedia Flash, Visual Basic, 3D Studio Max, Learning Management Systems such as Blackboard or Moodle

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) remains a core value at DarkStar Intelligence LLC, reflecting our unwavering commitment to non-discrimination. We ensure that employment decisions are made solely based on an individual's abilities, skills, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Our Equal Employment Opportunity policy extends to all aspects of the employment process, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer, training, working conditions, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other employment conditions.

EEO Flyer: shorturl.at/abpNX

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k), EAP, Legal, Paid time off, and Holidays.

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