For over 35 years, Yorktel has been the video managed services partner around the world for some of the largest business and government agencies. With over 10,000 video systems under management worldwide – more than any other video communications service provider – Yorktel has the proven expertise and global reach to deliver enterprise-quality visual communications.

Yorktel is currently seeking an Instructional Designer Specialist II who will assist the client in the development of online training content by conducting research on training needs, understanding the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) requirements for leadership training, making recommendations, developing training content and presenting findings to client team members and executives. The Instructional Design Specialist II skillsets may be more specifically defined at the task order level to include developing and conducting training needs surveys, analyzing results, identifying training needs, and developing and creating necessary eLearning training via client supplied software to meet those needs. In addition, they will design and develop guidelines, behavioral objectives, instructional methods, course materials, and training aids.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Analyzes and prioritizes training needs
• Develops course outline and objectives
• Designs and develops course content
• Designs and develops storyboards and interaction models for simulations
• Writes scripts for audio and video presentations
• Designs and develops script scenarios for soft skills and other training
• Designs and develops training content in an eLearning platform
• Creates 508 accessible training with high usability in eLearning platforms
• Creates branching models for multiple outcome training modules
• Interacts with SMEs to create training modules and submit finished projects for review
• Collaborates with client staff on Instructional Design issues and methodology

Skills & Abilities:

• Proficiency using current editions of industry standard and client provided eLearning applications and platforms (currently Articulate Studio and Articulate Storyline), and learning management systems
• Excellent documentation, communication, teamwork, project management, and organizational skills
• Experience in developing course outlines and objectives
• Experience in writing course content for audio and video presentations
• Experience in developing script scenarios for soft skills and other training scenarios
• Experience in working with Subject Matter Experts (SME) to create training modules/lessons and submit finished projects for final review
• A keen attention to detail
• Experience creating detailed reports and conducting multi-media presentations

Education & Qualifications:

The Instructional Designer Specialist II shall meet one of the following minimum requirements:

• Have 5 years' experience in eLearning Instructional Design or related field
• Have a Bachelor's Degree in Instructional Design or related field

Additional Requirements:

• Portfolio or Articulate Storyline samples upon request
• May require occasional lifting up to 25 lbs
• Requires extensive sitting, standing and walking
• Domestic travel requiring multi-night stays within and at times outside the local work area
• Valid driver's license
• Valid Passport; International Travel may be required

Join us and you will enjoy an excellent salary and benefits package, including 401k and Flex 125 plans.

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