Instructional Developer

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Develop curriculum and training system solutions that enhance operational performance and professional development. Integrate Adult Learning and other learning theory best practices into instructor-led, asynchronous, synchronous e-learning products. Design curriculum in accordance with established learning objectives and evaluation strategies. Contribute to research and innovation initiatives. Contribute to the design, development, testing, and implementation of Learning Management Systems. Performance requirements include, but are not limited to:

• Instructional Design: Apply adult learning theories and design models (e.g., ADDIE, Bloom's Taxonomy) to outline learning objectives and structures
• Content Development: Write copy, create storyboards, and develop multimedia instructional content (videos, graphics, simulations, and assessments).
• LMS Administration: Build, deploy, and manage courses within Learning Management Systems.
• Evaluation & Improvement: Contribute to formative and summative assessments to measure course effectiveness and learner progress

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.

Training and Experience:

• Three (3) to Five (5) years of Instructional Development experience to include development of courseware, integrating graphics, multi-media, student engagement activities and evaluation in support of high-quality training solutions for new efforts and revision of existing programs.
• Experienced in user-centered design in synchronous, asynchronous and remote delivery of learning products and systems.
• Foundational understanding of Learning Management Systems to include LMS features, organization, and feature utilization.
• Project management experience applied in individual and team-based contexts.
• Aviation and military experience a plus.
• Portfolio/Work Samples welcomed

Skills:

• Creative and innovative thinking
• Managing priorities and time within complex and evolving initiatives
• Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving.
• Team-player with the ability to work independently and proactively
• Expertise in application of learning theory and Instructional Design development practices and methodology.
• Professional technical writing and verbal communication skills.

Computer Skills:

• Microsoft Teams
• Microsoft Office (PowerPoint emphasis for storyboarding)
• Jira and Confluence (Preferred)
• Learning Management Systems
• Articulate Rise
• Articulate Storyline
• Course publishing tools and digital learning development environments

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Apply best practices in instructional design to ensure student-centered learning; objectives-based content creation, student engagement and evaluation methods
• Design, develop, and review courseware for instructional integrity, including adapting course objectives and content to conform to ISD standards and adapting presentations to meet business requirements and standard formats (new design, fonts, graphics, etc.)
• Follow and comply with CTI and ALT Team processes, standards of development, and style guides.
• Organize and manage multiple projects and effectively communicate with ISD team leadership.
• Demonstrate personal accountability and self-discipline in the prioritization and accomplishment of tasks to ensure priorities and timelines are met.
• Utilize LMS to assign, load, and track courseware for students, manage users, run reports, and troubleshoot issues
• Research new technologies and techniques in the learning community.
• Perform other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY:

None