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Instructional Designer

Systems Plus
Arlington, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/6/2025

Got the Government Contractor Blues? Looking for a company that cares and goes beyond just filling another contract billet? Well, look no further! Experience this family-oriented company that takes pride in you and will help you grow where your passions lie. Holding many Defense & Federal government contracts around the globe, with Systems Plus you have the opportunity to take on new and evolving challenges, aim beyond what you think you are capable of, and work in collaborative, dynamic, and high-tempo environments.

Our employees are our most valued asset and we invest in our people because we are in it for the long term. We are committed to your success and well-being and offer competitive benefits packages, salaries, bonus/award programs, and a high potential for professional growth and job opportunities worldwide.

Systems Plus is the company for you! Experience the difference and let’s talk about your future at Systems Plus today.

Position Title

Instructional Designer

Position Type

Full Time, Hybrid

Position Location

Arlington, VA (Must reside in DC/MD/VA)

Tracking Code

01034

Daily Responsibilities

  • Creates high-quality learning products to meet the needs of the Foreign Service Institute (FSI)
  • Designs a variety of complex, media-rich, and highly interactive eLearning/online training courses and products that incorporate gamification, storytelling, animation, video, and interactive activities.
  • Works on priority courses and deals with high-level bureau and school/center clients
  • Designs a variety of learning solutions, including but not limited to: e-learning, mobile apps, microlearning, blended learning, and instructional games.
  • Collaborates with stakeholders to clarify performance gaps, write clear objectives, formulate instructional approaches, design learning solutions, and produce evaluation instruments.
  • Works with development staff to produce solutions.
  • Maintains a thorough knowledge of subjects important to Foreign Service Officers and applies knowledge to produce appropriate, effective, and meaningful learning solutions.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Required: Years of Experience (min)

3 years of instructional design experience.

Required: Degree

BS/BA in instructional design, educational technology, or related field.

Required: Experience

  • Minimum 3 years of instructional design experience.
  • Demonstrated experience in eLearning/online training courses with the ability to incorporate eLearning strategies such as gamification, storytelling, animation, video, and interactive activities that build on the foundations of adult learning theory.
  • Demonstrated experience with at least two additional types of digital learning solutions (including, but not limited to: mobile learning, simulations, microlearning, ePublishing, blended learning/flipped classroom, and games.)
  • Demonstrated ability to develop training objectives, design learning solutions, and produce evaluations.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively write, review, and edit content.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply learning theories and models to different learning contexts.
  • Demonstrated experience working with project teams (such as Graphic Artists, Developers, and Editors) to produce professional e-learning.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of responsive web design, interface usability guidelines, Section 508 accessibility, SCORM, learning management systems, and integration of media into web-based training applications.
  • Positive and proactive customer service skills.


Desired: Experience

  • Familiarity with US government web/mobile development policies and standards.
  • Knowledge of language learning principles.
  • Experience with video/animation


Required: Clearance

Low Risk Public Trust with the ability to obtain secret

About Systems Plus

Systems Plus is headquartered in Rockville, MD with over 2 decades of experience providing Global Enterprise Management, Technology, Engineering and Professional services and solutions across Defense and Federal Civilian government sectors.

From Discovery to Delivery, Systems Plus brings a greater measure of confidence, commitment and value to our clients. With various Defense and Federal contracts across the United States, Europe and Pacific/Asia, we are driving innovation and excellence within the Special Operations Forces Components and Commands, Defense Health Agency, United States Air Force, United States Marine Corps, National Institute of Standards and Technology, House of Representatives and more.

Through our diverse portfolio of clients and capabilities we power vision and insight—discover what’s possible with a Small Business that thinks BIG!

Interested individuals should email their resume with salary expectations and with a cover letter to careers@sysplus.com .

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