Instructional Designer

3 weeks ago

Washington, United States Sparks Group Full time

Instructional Designer Job Summary:

Sparks Group is seeking a skilled, agile and highly organized Instructional Designer do join a management consulting company working on the hill in Washington, DC. This role will be mostly remote, but will require the occasional commute to Washington, DC (roughly 10%).

The Instructional Designer will be responsible for building a catalog of learning modules across multiple modalities (classroom, live online, on-demand) to meet the specific subject matter requirements of a fast-paced and matrixed federal organization. You will serve on-site at Capitol Hill for a six-month period with the potential for extension based on performance. A strong background in instructional design is desired as well as the flexibility, agility, and high level of personal organization required to meet the needs of a fast-paced organization with a high volume of stakeholders with varying interests.


Instructional Designer Responsibilities:

  • Build a catalog of learning modules across multiple modalities (classroom, live online, on-demand) to meet the specific subject matter requirements of a fast-paced and matrixed federal organization.
  • Identify and apply technical and behavioral performance improvement solutions to help achieve organizational goals.
  • Design a variety of training applications for a broad array of delivery methods (e.g., blended, eLearning, simulations, mobile).
  • Write, review, and edit storyboards.
  • Assess, measure, and analyze organizational performance in a complex, change-driven environment.


Instructional Designer Qualifications:

  • Degree/certification in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Distance Learning, or related field preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in learning development or instructional design
  • Demonstrated ability to identify and apply technical and behavioral performance improvement solutions to help achieve organizational goals.
  • Demonstrated expertise in Articulate Storyline 360 and proven knowledge of/experience with Adobe Creative Suite, and video editing software.
  • Skill/experience with graphic design and animation tools preferred.
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Comfort with interacting with a diverse population of stakeholders and subject matter experts, and receiving, interpreting and implementing feedback.
  • Proven experience in writing, reviewing, and editing storyboards.
  • Proven knowledge of the ADDIE process, and Kirkpatrick’s 4 levels of evaluation.
  • Complex problem-solving skills and strong analytical abilities.
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to operate effectively in a team environment.
  • Develop course materials for instructor-led trainings: slide decks, facilitator guides, participant guides.
  • Design web-based trainings and instructional videos with other materials for specific training purposes.
  • Demonstrated success in managing multiple projects and competing priorities.
  • Excellent organizational skills.


About Sparks Group:

Sparks Group has been named to Inavero’s Best of Staffing Lists® for Client and Employee Satisfaction every year since 2012. Founded in 1970, Sparks Group is a full-service staffing and recruiting firm that understands the core values integral to your business. For nearly five decades we have taken a personalized approach to recruiting and staffing. We specialize in rapidly placing quality talent by cultivating relationships with commercial, federal and non-profit clients. We connect leading companies and nonprofits with exceptional IT, finance, creative and administrative talent - nationwide.


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