Instructional Designer

DataSync Technologies is looking for several Instructional Design Engineers to help support one of our Federal Customers in the Washington Metro Area.

Be a part of an award-winning, employee friendly company in Northern VA and have the satisfaction of helping keep America safe. DataSync Technologies, Inc is a veteran owned small business providing consulting excellence and real time solutions for customers with complex information technology needs within Intelligence Community. Our cleared consultants bring real world experience with a common sense approach to their jobs whether they are creating complex analytic dashboards, architecting new cloud technology infrastructures, securing sensitive data or streamlining business processes for efficiency. 

 ONLY CANDIDATES WITH ACTIVE GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCES AND APPROPRIATE POLY WILL BE CONSIDERED. MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN.

Duties

• Leadership Training: We provide employees with a variety of learning opportunities, including access to exclusive classes, professional growth training and more.

  •    Conduct virtual and on-site courses relevant to the area of training  

  •    Design both classroom and eLearning modules that will touch upon technical skills (e.g., software), analytic skills, and interpersonal skills for adult learners on a government site

  •    Provide expertise in adult learning practices and methods to develop and enhance instructional curriculum for both classroom and web-based delivery

  •    Execute all facets of the training development life-cycle for various training types, including instructor-led courses, web-based and online training, blended learning, and performance support

  •    Conduct needs assessments and training needs analyses, including gap analysis, contextual analysis and root-cause analysis

  •    Select and design innovative instructional and learning strategies and associated technologies to optimize learning and achieve learning objectives

  •    Develop, execute, and test training courses and performance support products

  •    Perform quality assurance and quality control activities, including SME reviews, design reviews, course pilots, and hot washes

  •    Create and conduct training evaluations, both formative and summative, across all levels for maximum impact

  •    Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with training project plans and schedules

  •    Manage and execute all aspects of training projects, including schedules, resources, and scope

  •    Work with identified clients to determine the learning need, appropriate learning outcomes, and the most appropriate instructional methodologies based on adult learning theory

  •    Determine the tasks, skills, level of effort, and advanced learning strategies required to meet the learning needs of the organization

  •    Design, develop, and deliver instructional materials for instructor and student use in approved formats such as visuals, handouts, and reference guides

  •    Demonstrated ability to develop participant-centered, applied learning solutions

  •    Assessment expertise at multiple Kirkpatrick levels

  •    Knowledge of the latest trends in education and how technology enables learning

  •    Strong interpersonal and teaming skills

  •    Completes peer to peer reviews to ensure consistency, quality, and appropriate use of course content guidelines

  •    Ability to teach and others

  •    Experience creating learning solutions in a fast-paced, agile environment with a focus on iteration, continuous improvement using business feedback, and lifecycle planning for learning programs 

  •    Provide consultation and recommendations to customers on innovative training solutions, as well as effective and relevant curriculum development and delivery

  •    Work with instructors, subject matter experts, instructional technologists, and developers to analyze, design, develop, and evaluate learning solutions

  What makes DataSync Technologies different?
• Feedback & Mentoring: We believe in talking—often. So we have one-on-one feedback sessions for every employee.
• Community Service: We believe in helping the community where we work. DataSync and its employees donate time and services on a regular basis to local military charities. We believe in helping, both inside and outside of the office.
• Social Events: We plan social events on a regular basis to help our employees relax and socialize so we get to know one another outside of our job titles.

DataSync is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Female/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity
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Information about Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Employee Polygraph Act (EPPA) provisions in addition to other Federal labor laws can be found at the Department of Labor's website.

DataSync is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.