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Instructional Systems Designer

Leidos Chantilly, VA senior full-time

Salary

$82,550 - $149,225 per year

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Description

We are seeking an experienced Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) to join our Intelligence Group at Leidos. As an ISD, you will create effective and engaging learning experiences for a classified government customer.

The role involves executing all facets of the training development life-cycle, conducting needs assessments and training needs analyses, selecting and designing innovative instructional strategies, developing and testing training courses, and performing quality assurance and quality control activities.

Responsibilities:

  • Execute all facets of the training development life-cycle for various training types
  • Conduct needs assessments and training needs analyses
  • Select and design innovative instructional and learning strategies
  • Develop, execute, and test training courses and performance support products
  • Perform quality assurance and quality control activities
  • Create and conduct training evaluations
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with training project plans and schedules
  • Manage and execute all aspects of training projects

Requirements:

  • TS/SCI with poly clearance
  • Bachelor's Degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience or a Master's Degree and 6 years of relevant experience
  • Experience with Instructional Design and Captivate
  • Demonstrated experience in identifying performance gaps, formally documenting instructional design plans, using empirical data to make instructional design decisions, and designing assessments of learning

Preferred Skills:

  • Instructional Design Certification
  • Prior customer experience
  • Experience with online learning platforms and tools
  • Previous experience as a facilitator

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary range: $82,550.00 - $149,225.00

At Leidos, you will have the opportunity to work on innovative projects, grow your career, and contribute to the company's mission.

Skills

Required

  • Instructional Design
  • Captivate
  • training development life-cycle
  • needs assessments
  • project management

Nice to have

  • Instructional Design Certification
  • online learning platforms
  • facilitator experience

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://leidos.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Chantilly-VA/Instructional-Systems-Designer_R-00192618

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