Senior Instructional System Designer

Information Technology --> Information Technology

Reston

ID: 1325-383

Full-Time/Regular

Core4ce is seeking a Senior Instructional System Designer (ISD) to support the Integrated Healthcare Transformation (IHT) initiative within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). This role is responsible for the planning, coordination, analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of instructional and performance improvement solutions that support healthcare transformation initiatives. The Senior ISD will collaborate with healthcare professionals, program leadership, and technical subject matter experts to develop effective learning interventions that address performance gaps, support workforce readiness, and improve organizational outcomes.The successful candidate will apply instructional design methodologies, adult learning principles, behavioral and cognitive science practices, and performance improvement strategies to create innovative and impactful learning solutions for diverse healthcare audiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and development of instructional design solutions based on healthcare occupational analyses, workforce requirements, and organizational objectives.
• Analyze learning and performance challenges to identify root causes and recommend appropriate instructional and non-instructional interventions.
• Conduct training needs assessments and performance analyses to identify skill gaps, knowledge deficiencies, and organizational learning requirements.
• Determine learning objectives, task-learning relationships, and competency requirements based on business needs and occupational analyses.
• Design instructional strategies and learning architectures that align with adult learning principles and organizational performance goals.
• Organize and structure course content, learning pathways, and curriculum frameworks to support effective knowledge transfer and learner engagement.
• Develop comprehensive instructional design plans, course outlines, storyboards, lesson plans, facilitator guides, participant materials, job aids, and performance support tools.
• Select and apply appropriate instructional models, learning theories, and teaching strategies to maximize learning effectiveness.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals, subject matter experts, and stakeholders to gather requirements and validate instructional content.
• Design and develop instructor-led training (ILT), virtual instructor-led training (vILT), eLearning, blended learning, and performance support solutions.
• Incorporate best practices from behavioral science, cognitive science, adult learning theory, and human performance improvement methodologies into training solutions.
• Support the development and implementation of performance improvement programs designed to address organizational and operational objectives.
• Present findings, recommendations, and proposed learning solutions to leadership and stakeholders.
• Evaluate instructional effectiveness through assessments, surveys, performance metrics, and learner feedback.
• Develop evaluation strategies and measurement frameworks to assess learning outcomes and performance improvements.
• Continuously improve instructional materials based on evaluation findings, stakeholder feedback, and changing organizational needs.
• Ensure instructional products comply with accessibility requirements, organizational standards, and applicable healthcare training requirements.
• This position is designed to be flexible, with responsibilities evolving to meet business needs and enable individual growth.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance for this role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Education, Human Performance Technology, Organizational Development, Healthcare Education, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in instructional systems design, curriculum development, training development, or performance improvement.
• Demonstrated experience applying instructional design methodologies, including analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation (ADDIE) or similar frameworks.
• Experience conducting training needs assessments, occupational analyses, and performance gap analyses.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional systems design, behavioral science, cognitive science, and performance improvement methodologies.
• Experience developing instructional materials for diverse audiences using multiple delivery methods.
• Proven ability to collaborate with subject matter experts and stakeholders to design and develop effective learning interventions.
• Experience creating instructional design plans, curriculum frameworks, course materials, and performance support resources.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), or other healthcare organizations.
• Experience designing training programs for healthcare technology, clinical systems, electronic health records (EHR), or healthcare operations.
• Proficiency with eLearning authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS) and training analytics.
• Experience supporting organizational change management and workforce transformation initiatives.
• Familiarity with Agile and SAFe methodologies and their application within healthcare transformation programs.
  
  

Why Work for Us?

Core4ce is a team of innovators, self-starters, and critical thinkers—driven by a shared mission to strengthen national security and advance warfighting outcomes.

We Offer

• 401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% deferred, with immediate vesting
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage—employee portion paid 100% by Core4ce
• Unlimited access to training and certifications, with no pre-set cap on eligible professional development
• Tuition assistance for job-related degrees and courses
• Paid parental leave, PTO that grows with tenure, and generous holiday schedules
• Got a big idea? At Core4ce, The Forge gives every employee the chance to propose bold innovations and help bring them to life with internal backing.
  
  

Join us to build a career that matters—supported by a company that invests in you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status.