Senior Instructional Designer

2 weeks ago


Washington, United States Technical Assent Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Position Title: Senior Instructional Designer (Managing Consultant)

Position Type: Full-time (W-2)

Salary: Competitive

Company Description:
Technical Assent is passionate about services in government, business, and not-for-profit. We design exceptional service experiences, engineer them to be robust, and deliver real capability and business outcomes for our clients. You will be working on government programs that have strategic importance to our clients. Your team will work IN and ON the client's core mission-helping them deliver their services day-to-day while simultaneously looking for opportunities to improve. Our work is Driven by Evidence, Grounded in Understanding, and Focused on Impact.

Our consultants combine the creative and pragmatic to deliver the results that matter most to our clients. We see beauty when art and science come together. We seek self-starters, people who are confident in tackling challenges independently and bringing this to high-performing teams. We continually seek feedback from our customers and employees, looking for opportunities to grow. As a small company, our employees have an essential voice in shaping our culture. You help grow our culture and, in turn, grow from the experience.

Job Description:
As a Managing Consultant supporting our Federal government client, you will work as part of an innovative team to research, prepare, and deliver high-quality solutions. You will be trusted to complete tasks independently, begin leading others in completing tasks, and contribute to the overall team effort to solve challenging problems for the benefit of our customers.

The successful candidate will have the ability to:

  • Thought-leader on learning experience design best practices for adult learners
  • Conduct research to understand requirements, client's needs. Research methodologies could include customer research/stakeholder interviews, focus groups, workshopping/training concept generation, co-collaborative workshops, data analysis, prototype development and testing
  • Strong analytical skills with ability to define, collect, and analyze requirements
  • Lead curriculum development using the ADDIE method, facilitate customer validation and testing, pilot plans, course evaluations, train-the-trainer content, and continuously improve curriculum based on feedback from clients and evaluations
  • Designs and develops training programs, curriculum, methods, and materials for various audiences, including employees, managers, customers, or other learners
  • Conducts skill assessments and collects input to identify training or development needs, goals, gaps, and requirements
  • Consults with subject matter experts to define learning objectives and to design appropriate course content and training curriculum
  • Develops curricula supporting defined competency models or skill frameworks.
  • Writes and edits outlines, syllabus, lecture notes, and materials for in-person or online courses and self-study programs
  • Evaluates the software or collaboration tools to be selected for training
  • Establishes metrics to use to evaluate training effectiveness
  • May coach trainers
  • Understand recent technological developments, tools, and advancements and how they are utilized across our client's organization and enterprise. Gauge how our clients' technology supports and enables their mission. Recommend improved uses these and new technologies to achieve desired business outcome
  • Have the personality and demeanor to quickly build rapport with diverse stakeholders and research participants, both in-person and remotely. People warm to you quickly, enabling them to engage in rich and natural conversations with you.You skillfully probe beyond their first response and can uncover deeper underlying insights, motivations
  • Excellent communication skills, experience facilitating training in person and online

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Doctorate degree in instructional design or related field
  • 10+ years of relevant, professional experience
  • Knowledge of Human-Centered Design/Design Thinking, employee experience, customer experience, and/or service design
  • Curious and open-minded approach to work
  • Thrive in a continuous Build-Measure-Learn cycle
  • Engage with technology—with comfort and ease (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Teams, Monday, Slack, etc.)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Certification in Human-Centered Design, design thinking, and/or service design background
  • Experience consulting for the Federal government

Job Location and Travel Expectations:

  • This position is remote. Some travel (


  • Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Technical Assent Full time

    Job DescriptionJob Title: Senior Instructional DesignerJob Type: Full-time (W-2)Salary: CompetitiveCompany Overview:Technical Assent is a leading provider of services in government, business, and not-for-profit sectors. We specialize in designing exceptional service experiences, engineering them to be robust, and delivering real capability and business...


  • Washington, United States Technical Assent Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Instructional Designer to join our team at Technical Assent. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in designing and developing high-quality training programs and curricula for our clients.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and Development: Develop training programs, curricula,...


  • Washington, United States American College of Cardiology Foundation Full time

    About the RoleThe American College of Cardiology Foundation is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager, Instructional Design and Development to lead the development of innovative and engaging educational programs for healthcare professionals. This is a critical role that requires a deep understanding of adult learning principles,...


  • Washington, Washington, D.C., United States DarkStar Intelligence LLC Full time

    Job DescriptionJob Summary:DarkStar Intelligence LLC is seeking a highly qualified Senior Instructional Systems Design Specialist to support our client's mission in a dynamic and challenging environment. This position requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Counterintelligence Polygraph.Key Responsibilities:Design and develop e-learning...


  • Washington, United States DarkStar Intelligence, LLC Full time

    Job Summary:DarkStar Intelligence, LLC seeks a seasoned Instructional Systems Design Lead to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide expert e-learning instructional systems design services, developing blended and online courseware tailored for virtual classroom environments.Key Responsibilities:Provide e-learning instructional systems design services...


  • Washington, United States DarkStar Intelligence, LLC Full time

    Job SummaryDarkStar Intelligence, LLC is seeking a highly skilled Instructional Systems Designer to join our team. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for designing and developing high-quality e-learning content that meets the needs of our clients.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and Develop E-Learning Content: Create engaging and...


  • Washington, United States DarkStar Intelligence LLC Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSenior Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) SpecialistPosition SummaryDarkStar Intelligence seeks a talented Instructional Systems Designer to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide expert e-learning instructional systems design services, developing blended and online courseware tailored for virtual classroom...


  • Washington, United States DarkStar Intelligence LLC Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSenior Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) SpecialistPosition SummaryDarkStar Intelligence seeks a talented Instructional Systems Designer to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide expert e-learning instructional systems design services, developing blended and online courseware tailored for virtual classroom...


  • Washington, United States DarkStar Intelligence LLC Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSenior Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) SpecialistPosition SummaryDarkStar Intelligence seeks a talented Instructional Systems Designer to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide expert e-learning instructional systems design services, developing blended and online courseware tailored for virtual classroom...


  • Washington, United States The Executive Leadership Council Inc Full time

    About the RoleThe Executive Leadership Council Inc is seeking a highly skilled Senior Instructional Designer to join our Leadership Institute team in Washington, DC. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for designing, delivering, and evaluating impactful and engaging curricula for our Leadership Development offerings.Key...


  • Washington, Washington, D.C., United States The Executive Leadership Council Full time

    Job DescriptionAbout the RoleThe Executive Leadership Council is seeking a highly skilled Senior Instructional Designer to join our Leadership Institute team in Washington, DC. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for designing, delivering, and evaluating impactful and engaging curricula for our Leadership Development offerings.Key...


  • Washington, United States DarkStar Intelligence LLC Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSenior Distance/E-Learning Instructional Systems Design SpecialistPosition SummaryDarkStar Intelligence is seeking a highly qualified Senior Distance/E-Learning Instructional Systems Design Specialist to support our client's mission in Washington, DC. This position is on-site and requires an active TS/SCI clearance with a...


  • Washington, United States Technical Assent Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Instructional Designer to join our team at Technical Assent. As a Managing Consultant, you will work closely with our Federal government clients to design and deliver high-quality learning experiences that meet their unique needs.Key ResponsibilitiesThought Leadership: Stay up-to-date on the latest...


  • Washington, United States DarkStar Intelligence LLC Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSenior Distance/E-Learning Instructional Systems Design SpecialistPosition SummaryDarkStar Intelligence is seeking a highly qualified Senior Distance/E-Learning Instructional Systems Design Specialist to support our client's mission in Washington, DC. This position is on-site and requires an active TS/SCI clearance with a...


  • Washington, United States DarkStar Intelligence LLC Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSenior Distance/E-Learning Instructional Systems Design SpecialistPosition SummaryDarkStar Intelligence is seeking a highly qualified Senior Distance/E-Learning Instructional Systems Design Specialist to support our client's mission in Washington, DC. This position is on-site and requires an active TS/SCI clearance with a...


  • Washington, United States Hyertek Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAbout Us: HyerTek is a Washington-based technology company, delivering innovative and customized solutions to federal government clients and commercial enterprises. Our expertise spans data analytics, cloud computing, collaboration, human-centered design, and training.About Us (Really): Now that the official introduction is out...

  • Instructional Designer

    2 months ago


    Washington, United States Hyertek Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAbout Us: HyerTek is a Washington-based technology company, delivering innovative and customized solutions to federal government clients and commercial enterprises. Our expertise spans data analytics, cloud computing, collaboration, human-centered design, and training.About Us (Really): Now that the official introduction is out...


  • Washington, United States International City County Management Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWho We AreFounded more than a century ago, ICMA is the premier professional association for local government leaders, managers, staff, and stakeholders, serving more than 13,000 members globally. As a membership association, we provide research and knowledge resources, professional development and training, peer to peer...


  • Washington, United States The Executive Leadership Council Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThe Executive Leadership Council is the preeminent member organization for the development of global black leaders. Comprised of more than 850 current and former corporate black CEOs, board members and senior executives at Fortune 1000 & Global 500 companies, entrepreneurs leading top-tier firms, and recognized thought leaders,...


  • Washington, United States The Executive Leadership Council Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThe Executive Leadership Council is the preeminent member organization for the development of global black leaders. Comprised of more than 850 current and former corporate black CEOs, board members and senior executives at Fortune 1000 & Global 500 companies, entrepreneurs leading top-tier firms, and recognized thought leaders,...