Sr. Instructional System Design (ISD3)

Job description

Purpose and Impact: Designs, develops, and revises complex interactive, virtual (learning, and/or instructor-led courses of a technical nature. Ensures the integrity of task analysis, training requirements, training hierarchies, instructional materials, and evaluation plans. Converts written materials and/or training requirements into online and/or instructor-led interactive courseware. Develops flow diagrams and storyboards to design instructionally sound e-Leaning solutions using a variety of delivery media. Works with subject matter experts to ensure technical accuracy of instructional content. Develops course manuals, training aids, and audio/visual materials as needed to enhance training. Leads instructional design architecture and governance for assigned courses, establishes desiY1 standards, and coordinates cross-team implementation with Content Developers/SMEs, CM, LMS, QA, and instructors to support controlled releases and continuous improvement Work Schedule: The courses being supported are active from 0700-1800 M-F. Contract core hours are 1000-1400.Essential Responsibilities: • Design learning objects for interactive e-training solutions (for example: • Captivate, or other Government-approved tools delivery). • Test and provide Quality Assurance methodologies for modularized eLearning objects including defining validation criteria/checklists and ensuring evidence is captured in Government-approved formats as directed. • Design cumulative eLearning practical exercises in a virtualized environment that mimics a real-world experience and provides learners an opportunity to demonstrate concepts presented in the course. • Design formative and summative assessments to gauge the learner's mastery of key concepts presented in learning materials and ensure traceability between objectives, instruction, and assessment artifacts. • Provide task leadership, manage workflows, and oversee junior designers • Develop structure for and conduct mapping of course objectives to KSA and/or JQS requirements. • Establish the learning pathways, prerequisites, and sequencing rules for the order in which students shall complete the evolutions and modules to support progressive mastery and appropriate cognitive load • Background knowledge of complex hardware/software systems is desired. • Establish and enforce instructional design standards/templates/style guides; lead design reviews and ensure consistent application across modules and releases. • Coordinate with Configuration Management to ensure instructional design artifacts are version-controlled, include required revision histories, and support-controlled release packaging and change summaries for Government review. • Lead pilot and post-delivery improvement cycles by analyzing learner performance data/feedback, documenting findings, and implementing approved revisions; coordinate retest/validation as required. • Ensure Section 508/WCAG accessibility is designed into courseware, and that validation and remediation evidence is documented for Government review as required. • Evaluate and develop high-stakes exams for web-based training. Security Clearance Required:TS/SCI preferredMinimum Education:Doctoral degree in Instructional Systems Design, Instructional Technology, Education, English, Communications, or related field and a minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience; ORMaster's degree and a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience; ORBachelor's degree and a minimum of (10) years of relevant experience; ORAssociate's degree (or 18 semester hours of military coursework/training in a related field) and a minimum of twelve (12) years of relevant experience; ORHigh school diploma/GED and a minimum of fourteen (14) years of relevant experienceMinimum Years of Experience: • Minimum of fourteen (14) years of documented, relevant work experience in Instructional Systems Design with no degree. • Extensive experience working with subject matter experts to ensure technical accuracy of instructional content • Extensive knowledge of adult learning methods, the SAM / ADDIE model, and a variety of technologies, techniques, and tools (e.g., Learning Management Systems and the latest version of Captivate) to support the creation of eLearning solutions • Strong writing and verbal communication skills in order to collaborate with content developers and other designers • Desired but not required: Background knowledge of complex hardware/software systems Preferred Qualifications: • Experience establishing and enforcing design standards/templates/style guides and leading design reviews is required. • Experience ensuring traceability between objectives, instruction, and assessments; coordinating with testing experts for high-stakes assessments is • Experience selecting/standardizing Government-approved authoring tools, publishing formats, and reusable learning object approaches is desired. • Experience defining validation criteria/checklists for courseware and maintaining audit-ready evidence of verification actions is required. • Experience overseeing Section 508/WCAG compliance activities for courseware, including remediation verification and documentation, is required. #javelin As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process. Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum’s role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government. Other Responsibilities: Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling