Instructional Technologist

POSITION TITLE: Instructional Technologist

LOCATION: Hybrid - Maxwell AFB, Montgomery, AL

CLEARANCE: Must have an active Secret Clearance

COMPANY OVERVIEW

At APV, we’re more than a technology company — we’re a mission-driven powerhouse transforming organizations through advanced technology and human ingenuity. Our expertise spans AI/ML, data architecture, low-code/no-code development, Agile DevSecOps, and cloud services, delivering scalable and meaningful solutions.

In our Emerging Technology Lab, innovation drives progress. Our teams create intelligent chatbots, AI-powered assistants, robotic process automation (RPA), essay graders, and data analytics platforms. If you’re passionate about solving complex challenges and shaping the future, APV is the place for you. Since 2007, we’ve partnered with federal and state agencies to deliver IT, training, and consulting solutions that achieve mission-critical outcomes. Built on accountability, integrity, and quality, we go beyond expectations. With 70 prime contracts and a proven record of client success, APV continues to grow — and we’re looking for exceptional talent to grow with us.

At APV, we Always Provide Value

POSITION SUMMARY

The Instructional Technician will provide Instructional System Design (ISD) support for distance learning education programs in Air University, Maxwell AFB Alabama. This role will support a dedicated team of professionals building and maintaining distance learning courses in the Canvas LMS using html and native Canvas tools. Working “On-Site” with active-duty military and civilian professionals to provide quality distance learning education to Air Force Global College students.

DUTIES

• Work within a multidisciplinary team to design, develop and assess best practices in online education for Air Force officers and enlisted Professional Military Education (PME).
• Build new and maintain current courses as part of an Integrated Product Team (IPT), edits for clarity, and ensure quality online distance learning PME courses in the Canvas LMS.
  • Receives content from AFGC Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to craft instructional narratives and student activities as part of the build process.
  • AFGC ISDs are expected to have background/military experiences to manage the nuances of provided content and clarify as needed.
  • Occasionally authors and/or coauthors instructional materials.
• Develops student interactive content using Articulate Engage and/or storyline software, along with other student engagement platforms like H5P.
  • These interactions are built with minimal storyboards from SMEs but also using previous military experiences the ISDs are expected to add to the narrative.
  • Hosts brainstorming sessions to facilitate the interactive element development.
• Identifies course learning objectives (LO) and ensures relevancy to current lesson materials.
  • ISDs are expected to raise concerns regarding any mismatched materials with LOs.
• Designs, develops (or edits current) assessment items based on LOs for consistency and clarity in Canvas LMS.
• Ensures all course elements are for that particular course. ISDs quickly become the most familiar with all of the course elements - attuned to everything from syllabus to resource list to instructional narratives.
• Maintains awareness of advances in educational technology and provides recommendations on improvements to the Project Lead.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree, required
• Focus on educational sciences, educational technology, and/or adult learning theory/application.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 5 years’ professional experience developing training courseware projects and programs.
• Significant experience and training in an array of educational technology and administration of LMS (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard, etc.)
• Significant experience building and maintaining web applications using HTML
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Experienced using the ADDIE model for curriculum development
• Demonstrated ability to: work with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and instructors to develop learning objectives and course content; participate in courseware reviews with Government and internal teams.
• Ability to utilize current learning principles/concepts, instructional design theory/evaluation methods and training technics/technologies to support development, delivery, administration, and evaluation such as industry-recognized Instructional Systems Design (ISD) and the ADDIE model.
• Must be self-starter and able to work with minimum supervision
• Must have ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.

WORKING KNOWLEDGE AND DEMONSTRATED EXPERIENCE IN

• MS Office products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• HTML
• Canvas LMS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior Experience working with Air Force and/or Air University
• Prior Experience being part of an eLearning team developing IMI and online courseware.
• Intermediate knowledge and demonstrated experience either developing or leading product development efforts using 3 D Modeling, gaming, Interactive Multimedia Instruction, Digital Learning Content Objects
• ISD or training related certifications a PLUS
• USAF training and education development and delivery experience a PLUS

ABOUT APV

APV is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or marital status.