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Overview
The Senior Instructional Designer supports the development, implementation, and evaluation of enterprise-wide training programs for the Department of Defense (DoD) and federal agencies. This role is responsible for conducting training gap analyses, designing digital learning solutions, integrating courses into Learning Management Systems (LMS), and ensuring compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards. The Senior Instructional Designer also evaluates training effectiveness through usage reporting and performance metrics while providing strategic recommendations to improve course development, deployment, and sustainment. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, an active Secret Security Clearance, and at least seven years of experience developing and delivering training programs for the DoD or federal agencies, including experience with digital course design and DoD-authorized learning platforms. The position requires a strong understanding of DoD training policies, financial management regulations, and workforce development frameworks.

Description
The Senior Instructional Designer provides expert-level support in the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of enterprise-wide training programs for the Department of Defense (DoD) and federal agencies. This role is responsible for creating high-quality learning solutions that align with federal training requirements, financial management regulations, and workforce development objectives. The Senior Instructional Designer ensures that training programs effectively build workforce capability, support mission readiness, and comply with DoD policies and standards.
In this role, the Senior Instructional Designer conducts training needs and gap analyses, evaluates program effectiveness through usage reporting and performance metrics, and provides strategic recommendations for the development, sustainment, and deployment of training programs. The position involves designing and maintaining digital learning content, ensuring Section 508 accessibility compliance, integrating courses into Learning Management Systems (LMS), and troubleshooting across DoD-authorized training platforms. The individual also collaborates with stakeholders, subject matter experts, and leadership to ensure training solutions meet organizational goals and regulatory requirements.

Candidates must possess:
Bachelor’s degree in a field related to financial management, education and training, instructional design, human capital, business administration, or a related discipline
Active Secret Security Clearance
The role requires a minimum of seven (7) years of experience developing, delivering, and maintaining enterprise-wide training programs for the DoD or other federal agencies.

At least seven (7) years of experience conducting training gap analyses, evaluating training effectiveness through usage reporting and performance metrics, and providing strategic recommendations for course development and deployment.
At least five (5) years of experience in digital course design, including Section 508 accessibility compliance, LMS integration, and troubleshooting across DoD-authorized training platforms.

The Senior Instructional Designer must demonstrate a thorough understanding of key DoD training and financial management policies and regulations.

This position requires strong analytical, instructional design, and communication skills, as well as the ability to develop scalable training solutions that support enterprise-level workforce development within complex DoD environments.

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