Lead Instructional Designer

Responsibilities

At Noblis, we build the future—and we need people who can design and deliver evolving new content. We are looking for a Lead Instructional Designer who thrives in high-velocity environments, rapidly absorbs complex technical concepts, and transforms them into scalable, high-impact learning experiences. You’ll be at the intersection of innovation and enablement, helping our teams stay ahead of the curve while thriving and growing on our high performing team.

Rapid Concept Acquisition

• Dive into emerging technologies, tools, and workflows—and become fluent fast.
• Partner with subject matter experts from a wide variety of technical and functional areas.
• Decode technical jargon into digestible learning objectives for diverse audiences.
  
  

Design & Development

• Architect training solutions from scratch or adapt existing ones using tools like Articulate, Rise, Camtasia, and GenAI platforms.
• Build immersive learning experiences—eLearning, microlearning, simulations, and blended formats—that drive retention and performance.
• Develop, curate, align, and manage our Learning Management System (LMS) content to support current and future business needs.
• Develop and execute a learning delivery strategy leveraging all methods available: podcasts, social learning, videos, learning portals, blogs, coaching, live events, asynchronous learning, on the job training, and methods that are yet to come.
  
  

Buy vs. Build Strategy

• Evaluate third-party content and platforms for fit, quality, and scalability.
• Make and socialize data-driven recommendations and decisions about when to purchase, customize, or build training in-house.
  
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work independently, with the team, and with stakeholders to manage the complete experience.
• Partner with content owners to ensure technical accuracy and business alignment.
• Facilitate SME interviews, design sprints, and feedback loops to iterate quickly and effectively.
• Work independently, with the team, and with stakeholders to manage the complete development experience.
  
  

Impact Measurement

• Define success metrics and track learner performance, engagement, and application.
• Use data to refine content and inform future learning strategies.
• Review and measure use of the learning management system to ensure it is being effectively utilized. Work with content vendors and internal subject matter experts to identify and recommend courses to add to the Learning Management System (LMS).
  
  

Agility

• Research and resolve a wide variety of issues and queries.
• Facilitate established and new learning events.
• Manage and adapt to changing and evolving priorities.
• Measure and analyze the results of your work and make improvements.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of related experience OR Master’s degree with 3 years of related experience, or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of progressive experience in instructional design, architecture, and delivery across a variety of formal and informal learning formats and topics.
• 1% travel required.
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Strong communication, facilitation, visual design and storytelling skills.
• Capable of building strong relationships at all levels and across the organization.
• Proven ability to learn new technologies fast and translate them into compelling training.
• Familiarity with Government contracting technical and compliance training requirements.
• Future focused, continuous improvement orientation - create the future rather than just adapt.
• Mastery of adult learning theory and instructional design best practices.
• Experience with LMS platforms and SCORM/xAPI standards.
• Experience with either program management and/or program administration.
• Demonstrate innovative thinking, impeccable ethics, solid execution and results.
• Proficiency with tools like Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia, or similar.
• Ability to work independently.
  
  

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI, and Noblis MSD tackle the nation's toughest problems and apply advanced solutions to our clients' most critical missions. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise together in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions. Noblis works with a wide range of government clients in the defense, intelligence and federal civil sectors. Learn more at Noblis -About Us

Why work at a Noblis company?

Our employees find greater meaning in their work and balance the other things in life that matter to them. Our people are our greatest asset. They are exceptionally skilled, knowledgeable, team-oriented, and mission-driven individuals who want to do work that matters and benefits the public. Noblis has won numerous workplace awards. Noblis maintains a drug-free workplace.

• Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements
  
  

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us.

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Total Rewards

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.

Posted Salary Range

USD $86,800.00 - USD $135,625.00 /Yr.