What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Designer position at ALTA IT Services, LLC?
Job Title: Instructional Designer
Location: Vienna, VA, Pensacola, FL or Winchester, VA
Type: Contract, open to W2 or 1099
Contractor Work Model: Hybrid
Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Basic Purpose:
To plan and manage instructional design projects and initiatives within the business unit and/or
across the organization. Develop instructional courses tailored to meet the desired learning
outcomes and needs of the organization and the learners. Collaborate to implement strategies for
educating and training employees to achieve higher levels of performance. Utilize a variety of
techniques to define and sequence instructional content and strategies. Create curricula by quickly
and efficiently learning/processing large volumes of information and by conducting research on
subject matter. Remain supportive of business unit/organizational training needs and refresh the
training and materials as needed throughout its lifecycle. Work under minimal supervision
Responsibilities
• Advise and assist trainers on course evaluation results – Advanced
• Collaborate with others to plan and design courses and curricula; ensure accuracy of content and
test multimedia elements – Assist in leading
• Conduct needs assessment on request from business unit management to provide customized training
or individual guidance to improve and develop performance – Advanced analysis
• Create and edit new LMS learning activities; set up required training assignments in LMS; create
custom LMS reports
• Create dynamic instructional and training materials using current technologies including
references and support tools that reinforce training, increase efficiency and help produce error-
free work – Advanced
• Develop and test course content, training games, graphic designs and other technology driven
products – Advanced
• Develop classroom, on-line and/or independent learning program content that transfers knowledge
effectively and brings about desired behavior change – Advanced
• Develop instructional strategies and courses for a business unit and/or cross-company products
and skills – Advanced
• Evaluate the effectiveness of courses, learning products and delivery methods to ensure that the
desired learning objectives and goals are achieved – Advanced
• Involved in instructional design project teams with multiple deliverables, significant risk and
complexity – Assist in leading
• Select most effective instructional approach including a blend of instructor-led and/or self-
directed techniques – Advanced
• Select, modify, or establish a design and development model appropriate for a given project;
analyze learning needs to assist in establishing learning objectives – Advanced
• Train internal team members on effective use of classroom materials including ILT and VILT and
environments
• Validate and integrate feedback, assessments and course evaluations into current and new training
course content and/or delivery vehicle – Advanced
• Conduct presentations for various groups including executive leadership – Advanced
• Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications – All required unless otherwise noted
• Bachelor's Degree in Education, business, communication, behavioral sciences, training
development or related field or the equivalent combination of training, education, and experience
• Ability to adapt to fluctuating work-flow
• Ability to compile, organize and present information clearly and concisely
• Experience in evaluating the effectiveness of courses and learning products and delivery methods
• Experience in researching/writing course content and/or developing courses, demonstrations,
graphic designs and other technology driven products
• Advanced knowledge of instructional theories, educational psychology, educational theory, tools
and resources
• Working knowledge of instructional design to develop courses for products, processes and/or
skills
• Advanced skill to successfully influence, lead and/or guide others towards goals
• Effective database and presentation software skills
• Effective organizational, planning and time management skills
• Effective research, analytical, and problem solving skills
• Effective skill capturing and translating processes and requirements into easily understood terms
• Effective skill collaborating with various external and internal technical and/or functional
contacts
• Effective skill communicating with all levels within an organization
• Effective skill in assessing organizational training needs and researching topics for course
development
• Effective skill in building strategic and execution-focused plans and alliances with partner
leadership
• Effective skill interacting tactfully and effectively in difficult situations
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Effective word processing and spreadsheet software skills
• Desired – Experience in multi-media training
• Desired – Working knowledge of the organization's products, services, programs, policies and
procedures
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Ref: #850-Rockville (ALTA IT)
Location: Vienna, VA, Pensacola, FL or Winchester, VA
Type: Contract, open to W2 or 1099
Contractor Work Model: Hybrid
Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Basic Purpose:
To plan and manage instructional design projects and initiatives within the business unit and/or
across the organization. Develop instructional courses tailored to meet the desired learning
outcomes and needs of the organization and the learners. Collaborate to implement strategies for
educating and training employees to achieve higher levels of performance. Utilize a variety of
techniques to define and sequence instructional content and strategies. Create curricula by quickly
and efficiently learning/processing large volumes of information and by conducting research on
subject matter. Remain supportive of business unit/organizational training needs and refresh the
training and materials as needed throughout its lifecycle. Work under minimal supervision
Responsibilities
• Advise and assist trainers on course evaluation results – Advanced
• Collaborate with others to plan and design courses and curricula; ensure accuracy of content and
test multimedia elements – Assist in leading
• Conduct needs assessment on request from business unit management to provide customized training
or individual guidance to improve and develop performance – Advanced analysis
• Create and edit new LMS learning activities; set up required training assignments in LMS; create
custom LMS reports
• Create dynamic instructional and training materials using current technologies including
references and support tools that reinforce training, increase efficiency and help produce error-
free work – Advanced
• Develop and test course content, training games, graphic designs and other technology driven
products – Advanced
• Develop classroom, on-line and/or independent learning program content that transfers knowledge
effectively and brings about desired behavior change – Advanced
• Develop instructional strategies and courses for a business unit and/or cross-company products
and skills – Advanced
• Evaluate the effectiveness of courses, learning products and delivery methods to ensure that the
desired learning objectives and goals are achieved – Advanced
• Involved in instructional design project teams with multiple deliverables, significant risk and
complexity – Assist in leading
• Select most effective instructional approach including a blend of instructor-led and/or self-
directed techniques – Advanced
• Select, modify, or establish a design and development model appropriate for a given project;
analyze learning needs to assist in establishing learning objectives – Advanced
• Train internal team members on effective use of classroom materials including ILT and VILT and
environments
• Validate and integrate feedback, assessments and course evaluations into current and new training
course content and/or delivery vehicle – Advanced
• Conduct presentations for various groups including executive leadership – Advanced
• Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications – All required unless otherwise noted
• Bachelor's Degree in Education, business, communication, behavioral sciences, training
development or related field or the equivalent combination of training, education, and experience
• Ability to adapt to fluctuating work-flow
• Ability to compile, organize and present information clearly and concisely
• Experience in evaluating the effectiveness of courses and learning products and delivery methods
• Experience in researching/writing course content and/or developing courses, demonstrations,
graphic designs and other technology driven products
• Advanced knowledge of instructional theories, educational psychology, educational theory, tools
and resources
• Working knowledge of instructional design to develop courses for products, processes and/or
skills
• Advanced skill to successfully influence, lead and/or guide others towards goals
• Effective database and presentation software skills
• Effective organizational, planning and time management skills
• Effective research, analytical, and problem solving skills
• Effective skill capturing and translating processes and requirements into easily understood terms
• Effective skill collaborating with various external and internal technical and/or functional
contacts
• Effective skill communicating with all levels within an organization
• Effective skill in assessing organizational training needs and researching topics for course
development
• Effective skill in building strategic and execution-focused plans and alliances with partner
leadership
• Effective skill interacting tactfully and effectively in difficult situations
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Effective word processing and spreadsheet software skills
• Desired – Experience in multi-media training
• Desired – Working knowledge of the organization's products, services, programs, policies and
procedures
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
#M2
#DI-CB2
Ref: #850-Rockville (ALTA IT)