[Remote] Instructional Systems Design Engineer, Expert

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ibility is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and a Woman-Owned Small Business that helps government leaders achieve their mission through creative product and program design. The Instructional Systems Design Engineer will provide expert guidance in instructional systems design, manage a team of instructional designers, and ensure training solutions meet organizational and government objectives.

Responsibilities

• Consult on complex ISD studies and projects, providing extensive subject matter expertise, strategic guidance, and mentoring to instructional design teams
• Perform systematic instructional systems design processes for the assessment and development of training solutions designed for formal delivery
• Manage a team of Instructional Designers to develop effective curriculum and training products, promoting a healthy team culture aligned with organizational strategy and goals
• Implement curriculum and training design processes to ensure that new and existing products provide intended user experiences and measurable learning outcomes
• Refine and uphold curriculum and training standards in accordance with established design principles and learning development best practices
• Support field staff in capturing ongoing stakeholder feedback to drive continuous improvement of curriculum and training, ensuring alignment with evolving best practices and program requirements
• Evaluate and select appropriate instructional strategies, delivery modalities (e.g., ILT, eLearning, virtual, blended), and assessment methods
• Develop and review project-level training needs assessments, gap analyses, evaluation frameworks, and curriculum maps
• Serve as a quality reviewer for all ISD deliverables, ensuring alignment with contract requirements, Section 508 accessibility standards, and adult learning theory
• Communicate complex instructional design concepts to diverse stakeholders including program leadership, client representatives, and technical teams

Skills

• Doctorate Degree in Instructional Systems Design, Instructional Technology, Adult Education, Educational Technology, or a closely related field
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in instructional systems design, curriculum development, or training program management
• Demonstrated experience leading or managing teams of instructional designers in a government or complex organizational environment
• Expert proficiency in instructional systems design models (ADDIE, SAM, Agile ISD) and adult learning theory
• Experience developing and delivering multi-modal training solutions including instructor-led training (ILT), eLearning, virtual instructor-led training (vILT), and blended learning
• Proficiency with eLearning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline/Rise, Adobe Captivate, Lectora) and Learning Management Systems (LMS)
• Experience developing training for complex health IT systems and enterprise software in federal or healthcare environments
• Familiarity with Section 508 accessibility requirements and application to training materials
• Strong project management skills; ability to lead multiple concurrent projects and deliverable streams under deadline pressure
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills; experience presenting to executive-level audiences
• Experience working with the Veterans Health Administration or a similar federal health agency (CDC, CMS, DHA, HHS, etc.)
• Active security clearance or ability to obtain one
• Certified Performance Technologist (CPT) from ISPI, or equivalent certification
• SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) certification or experience delivering training programs in an Agile/SAFe environment
• Familiarity with VA training requirements, VHA employee development policy, and VA Talent Management System (TMS)
• Knowledge of Kirkpatrick Model or similar training evaluation frameworks for measuring learning effectiveness
• Experience training healthcare professionals, clinical informaticists, or health IT end users
• Familiarity with SCORM/xAPI standards for eLearning packaging and LMS deployment

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Short Term Disability / Long Term Disability / Life Insurance / Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Health Savings Account
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• 11 Federal Holidays Off
• 401k

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