Summary

Summary 

Ho-Chunk Inc. Management Services (HCIMS) is seeking a full-time Instructional Systems Designer. The Instructional Systems Designer, under the supervision and guidance of the Program Office, is responsible for designing, developing and evaluating curriculum in accordance with the Instructional Systems Design model, Standard Operating Procedures, and Federal Law Enforcement Training Accreditation (FLETA standards. This position requires the incumbent to work closely with other program offices, subject matter experts, multimedia specialists, and distributed learning designers to design and develop lesson plans, student materials, and instructional media. The position is based in Blackstone, VA at the U.S. Department of State, Foreign Affairs Security Training Center (FASTC).

Essential Functions 

• Applies principles of Adult Learning Theory to the design of all training materials;
• Designs, develops, implements and evaluates training solutions;
• Designs and develops curriculum and courses of instruction using the Instructional Systems Design model;
• Develops lesson content and identify appropriate training delivery mechanisms;
• Identifies training gaps and recommend changes to training programs and curricula that will minimize or eliminate training gaps;
• Develops course material to include planning documents, student and Instructor materials and course presentations;
• Conducts needs assessments
• Develops learning goals and objectives, using the Instructional Systems Design model in accordance with Training and Performance Standard Operating Procedures;
• Monitors courses and instructors against performance criteria;
• Performs course evaluation;
• Develops course proposals and project management plans;
• Develops, maintains and ensures adherence to a course development schedule during the development cycle;
• Stays current on policy, law and technology changes, as well as skill requirements, office directives, roles and responsibilities to ensure up-to-date curriculum;
• Coordinates with instructors, subject matter experts (SME), multimedia team and other program offices;
• Provide course management services, including course revisions, instructor performance evaluations, cost assessments, and making recommendations for course retirement;
• Assists curriculum management by maintaining all curriculum records, scheduling and conducting curriculum reviews, making recommendations for updates and changes, and tracking revision history;
• Reviews content and provide final quality control check on lessons and all supporting material
• Evaluates pilot courses to ensure that they conform to Training and Performance Standard Operating Procedures, FLETA accreditation and adult education standards;
• Attends internal and external meetings as an Instructional Design expert;
• Provides weekly updates of course activities to the curriculum manager;
• Provides the necessary support and guidance to achieve and retain all FLETA accreditation requirements for the Program Office;
• Participate in every facet of the Instruction Design process with some supervision and guidance;
• Employee will require some supervision and has a growing opportunity to exercise independent judgment and initiative in the line of work.

Competencies 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. 

Supervisory Responsibility 

None required for this position. 

Work Environment 

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. 

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time. 
• Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. 
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. 
• Expresses or exchanges ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly or quickly. 
• Frequently moves standard office equipment up to 25 pounds. 
• Must be able to work indoor conditions 90% of the time. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work 

This is a full-time position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Evening and weekend hours required, as required by business need. 

Travel 

Occasional local travel may be required.

Experience 

At least six (6) years of experience in curriculum design and development.

Education 

Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in adult learning, education or curriculum development preferred

Additional Eligibility Qualifications 

• Must possess certifications and/or degrees in education or instructional design;
• Specialized knowledge or professional experience in several of the following: instructional systems design, education and adult learning principles, cooperative learning, programming and authoring tools, graphic arts and media design and educational product evaluation;
• Must be familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures in training and course development;
• Demonstrated experience working in all five phases of the Instructional Systems Design model;
• Demonstrated experience creating assessments;
• Excellent writing, proofreading and design skills to develop training course materials;
• Must possess excellent written and spoken use of the English language;
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; and attention to detail;
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel);
• Familiarity with SharePoint preferred.

Security Clearance 

Must possess or be able to obtain/maintain a SECRET security clearance 

AAP/EEO Statement 

All Native Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status or physical disability. However, preference may be extended to persons of Indian descent in accordance with applicable laws. 

Other Duties 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

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