Instructional Systems Designer - eLearning

Status: This position is contingent upon contract award.

Prevailance is seeking an Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) – eLearning to support North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Headquarters Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (HQ SACT) Capability Development Management Support (CMDS) in Norfolk, Virginia. This position may require international travel approximately two to three times per year to NATO Education and Training Facilities.

The Instructional Systems Designer collaborates with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), stakeholders, and NATO course providers to analyze learning requirements and design, develop, assess, and continuously improve eLearning and instructor-led training solutions. This position supports the instructional design lifecycle, including needs analysis, learning objectives, course structure, instructional content, assessments, evaluation, and implementation of NATO-compliant learning products.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• Collaborate with SMEs and stakeholders across NATO nations, partners, and entities to conduct learning needs analyses, including Training Needs Analysis (TNA), and identify learning gaps and requirements 
• Develop clear and measurable learning objectives aligned with identified needs and overall course goals 
• Design course structures, modules, lessons, and assessments to ensure a logical flow of instructional content 
• Develop instructional content from SME-provided source materials using appropriate instructional design methodologies, including storyboard-based and rapid-development approaches 
• Select and implement instructional strategies supporting engaging and effective learning experiences 
• Design and implement pre-assessments, formative assessments, and summative assessments to measure learner progress and course effectiveness 
• Develop and implement evaluation processes to assess overall course effectiveness and impact 
• Establish learner and stakeholder feedback mechanisms and incorporate feedback into continuous improvement of course content and delivery methods 
• Coordinate with clients, SMEs, and project team members to support project schedules and deliverables 
• Provide Instructional Systems Design support and quality assurance to NATO course providers, ensuring course materials and processes comply with applicable NATO standards and requirements 
• Prepare, facilitate, and evaluate instructor-led educational activities, workshops, and professional development events in virtual and residential environments 
• Represent the Learning Technology Section at meetings, conferences, workshops, and other activities and coordinate with stakeholders to support program objectives 
• Research, evaluate, and recommend emerging learning technologies, instructional methodologies, and best practices supporting innovation within NATO education and training

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of eLearning development experience within the last 5 years 
• Minimum 5 years of demonstrated experience communicating effectively with clients, SMEs, and stakeholders throughout the instructional design process 
• Minimum 5 years of experience using eLearning authoring tools to develop Sharable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM)-compliant learning content 
• Minimum 5 years of experience developing content within Learning Management Systems (LMS), such as Moodle or equivalent platforms 
• Ability to provide a portfolio demonstrating contributions to at least 3 eLearning projects, including representative storyboards demonstrating course outline, course flow, and assessment strategy 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and collaborative software 
• Demonstrated English-language proficiency equivalent to STANAG 6001 SLP 3333 
• Valid passport from a NATO member nation with no travel restrictions to NATO nations

Education

• Must satisfy one of the following: 
  • Master's degree in Education and Training Development or a related field, such as Learning Theory, Educational Psychology, Instructional Design, or Education Evaluation; or 
  • Bachelor's degree in Education and Training Development or a related field, with a minimum of three years' experience as an ISD

Clearance

• Must possess and maintain an active NATO SECRET or National SECRET (or higher) security clearance

At Prevailance, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial well-being, and work-life balance of our employees and their families.

• Medical Dental Vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO)
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Matching Contributions
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Health Benefits
  • Accident Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• TRICARE Supplement Insurance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Computing Device Reimbursement Program