Instructional Systems Designer

Job Description

Strategic ACI is seeking an Instructional Systems Designer to join the team on site in Chantilly, VA. As the ISD you will develop curriculums, learning objectives, course materials, and job aides for in-person or virtual or web-based training courses, using programs of instruction or material approved by the client. This includes workshops, seminars, and in-person training and virtual programs. This may include the maintenance, updating, or development of current training course topics as well as the development of future training courses.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct training needs analysis.
• Develop/revise curriculum, learning objectives, course materials, and job aides.
• Maintain and update current course content and training support materials to include relevant hands-on training aids.
• Develop new course content, programs, and relevant training support materials.
• Develop criteria and methodology for evaluating effectiveness of training activities.
• Continuously revise training materials, course content and training aids based on evaluations of training and new or emerging capabilities/techniques or requirements to ensure course relevancy.
• Possibility for minimal travel.

Qualifications:

Required:

• US Citizen.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance with Poly.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Curriculum Development, Instructional Design, Educational Technology, eLearning Development, Adult or Secondary Education, Educational Psychology, or other relevant educational degree.
• 5 years’ previous experience in designing and developing formal workforce training programs.
• Demonstrated understanding of adult learning theory and related frameworks.
• Demonstrated development of assessments, such as tests, rubrics, or checklists.
• Experience applying the ADDIE methodology.
• Experience in developing training for modalities including In-Person Instructor-Led, eLearning, Web Based Training (WBT) and Computer Based Training (CBT), and synchronous and asynchronous distance learning programs.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Teams) and Adobe applications.
• Experienced in curriculum development using software such as Captivate, Articulate Storyline.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently by prioritizing project, multitasking, and meeting tight deadlines.
• Ability to work alongside an ISD with all levels of internal staff, as well as outside clients and vendors.
• Experience in the IC community, ideally with NRO.

Desired:

• Experience in developing learning solutions for IC agencies.
• Ability to be flexible, to handle multiple priorities and to work flexible schedules as necessary.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Familiarity with Section 508 compliance standards.
• Familiarity with SCORM - conformant content.

About Strategic Alliance Consulting, Inc

Strategic Alliance Consulting Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of Strategic ACI not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.

This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination. Applicants can learn more about the company’s status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal EEO is the Law poster.

Why choose a career with Strategic ACI?

Strategic Alliance Consulting, Inc. believes that our greatest asset is our employees. Our goal is not to meet our staff’s expectations, but to exceed them. Competitive salaries, work-life balance, industry leading benefits packages, and family first values are at the core of Strategic ACI’s culture.

Where benefits meet your needs:

• Competitive salary
• 100% benefits paid (Includes: Health, Dental, and Vision premiums) for all full-time employees, and their families
• 401(k) with 5% match vested at day one
• PTO – 3 weeks and 3 days per year, increasing at 5 years service
• 11 Company Paid Holidays (aligned with Federal Government)
• Long term/Short term disability
• 1.5x salary Life Insurance
• $100 per month Cellular Device and IT Resource Benefit
• $6,000 Cash in Lieu of Benefits per year, if employee is insured elsewhere
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,250 per year for college or professional certifications
• Retirement Savings 401(k) Contribution - Annually calculated as percentage of salary