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Instructional Systems Designer (ISD)

Leidos senior full-time

Salary

$105,300 - $190,350 per year

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Description

We are seeking a seasoned Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) to join our team and support a brand-new program with a classified government customer.

As an ISD with Leidos, you'll be tasked with using your expertise in industry-standard instructional design practices, data collection instruments, data collection and analysis, creating project management plans, and designing learning assessments to develop high-quality training materials that meet the needs of our clients.

The Challenge:

  • Execute all facets of the training development life-cycle for various training types, including instructor-led courses, web-based and online training, blended learning, and performance support.
  • Conduct needs assessments and training needs analyses, including gap, contextual, and root-cause analyses.
  • Select and design innovative instructional and learning strategies and associated technologies to optimize learning and achieve learning objectives.
  • Develop, execute, and test training courses and performance support products.
  • Perform quality assurance and quality control activities, including SME reviews, design reviews, course pilots, and hot washes.
  • Create and conduct training evaluations, both formative and summative, across all levels for maximum impact.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with training project plans and schedules.
  • Manage and execute all aspects of training projects, including schedules, resources, and scope.

What Sets You Apart:

  • Must possess a TS/SCI with poly to be considered.
  • Bachelor's Degree and at least 12 years of relevant experience or a Master's Degree and 10 years of relevant experience.
  • Experience with Instructional Design.

Demonstrated experience in the following:

  • Identifying performance gaps or learning needs.
  • Formally documenting instructional design plans.
  • Using empirical data to make instructional design decisions.
  • Ensuring instructional solutions address performance gaps.
  • Identifying and making improvements to instruction.
  • Designing instructional strategies that engage, motivate, or are learner-centered.
  • Using face-to-face, online, and blended learning strategies.
  • Developing project management plans for instructional design projects.
  • Designing assessments of learning.
  • Collaborating across functional teams.
  • Software experience or knowledge

You Might Also Have:

  • Instructional Design Certification from an accredited institution.
  • Prior Customer experience.
  • Experience with online learning platforms and tools.
  • Previous experience as a facilitator.

Pay Range: $105,300.00 - $190,350.00

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • Instructional Design Certification
  • online learning platforms
  • facilitation

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-00192556

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