Instructional Systems Designer

***This position requires an active TS/SCI clearance.***

Cherokee Analytics is seeking an Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) that develops, maintains, and / or delivers training material to drive intelligence goals, objectives, tradecraft, and standards. The ISD Provides lesson plans / presentations / curricula in support of educational goals and maintains materiel within the assigned educational system (i.e. AGILE, Training Development Capability (TDC), etc.). The ISD reviews emerging policy and doctrine publications, provides feedback, and assesses for incorporation into training products. The ISD also develops / maintains training records and tracking systems as required or designated by the Government. 

Compensation & Benefits:

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided. 

Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Instructional Systems Designer Responsibilities Include: 

• Design and develop AOC and IOC in support of COTS-M evaluation concepts, scope, and tools.
• Analyze findings and report trends to the customer.
• Provide recommended modifications to the customer to validate content and to ensure students are meeting expected outcomes.
• Consult with instructors and SMEs to determine instructional requirements, collect data, customize design proposals, and implement solutions.
• Design and develop new learner activities and exercises including technical training methods into approved training concepts.
• Work closely with SMEs and instructors to review and revise training materials including lesson plans, student guides, online content, job aids.
• Review overall program and implement revisions to ensure all training fits together in a clear and consistent manner.
• Perform quality control on all instructional materials, lesson plans, and technical solutions. 
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Instructional Systems Designer Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested: 

• Minimum 12 years of related experience related to the specific labor category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.
• Master’s Degree preferred
• Experience with the Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation (ADDIE) model of instructional design, or the equivalent, as well as experience and familiarity with a broad range of adult learning theories and models for evaluation of adult learning.
• Ability to define problems, supervise studies and lead surveys to collect and analyze data to provide advice and recommend solutions.
• Demonstrates analytic leadership and expertise in identifying, planning, developing, and executing analytic production methodologies, tradecraft and techniques aligned with labor category mission.
• Extensive ability to provide strategic advice, technical guidance and expertise to Defense planners and policymakers (e.g. Undersecretary level or higher).
• Experience working with subject matter experts to analyze and determine learning requirements, design solutions, develop engaging content, and implement and evaluate a variety of training solutions.
• Experience and knowledge developing online training and learning tools and the knowledge to be able to successfully differentiate the needs of online training from instructor-led training.
• Ability to develop strategies for a variety of learning types and their delivery on a variety of platforms.
• Experience developing learning content in Adobe Captivate, Lectora, or the equivalent.
• Program evaluation experience including qualitative and quantitative analysis and data tracking. 
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information:

Cherokee Analytics provides support, services, and solutions to federal and commercial customers. The company takes a personalized approach to solving our clients' toughest challenges, helping you make the most of your skills. Cherokee Analytics is part of Cherokee Federal – a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies. For more information, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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Keywords:

Training material development

Curriculum design

Instructional requirements analysis

Quality control

Analytic leadership

Job Titles:

Curriculum Developer

Learning Experience Designer

Instructional Design Specialist

eLearning Developer

Training Content Developer

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