Senior Instructional System Designer III

Readiness Delivered. Kratos delivers immersive, high-fidelity training environments that enhance readiness across air, ground, maritime, and space domains. Using advanced simulation systems that integrate Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR), Kratos helps warfighters build tactical skills, improve decision-making, and accelerate operational performance before they enter live operations. Kratos has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Instructional System Designer III. The Senior Instructional Designer / ISD 3 leads the analysis, design, development, and implementation of complex learning solutions by applying instructional design principles to meet organizational goals and collaborating with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). This role requires strong communication and leadership skills to create effective, innovative, and technically sound learning experiences.

• Leads Needs Analyses and Front-End Analyses / Training Systems Requirements Analyses
• Designs, develops, and implements courseware for computer-based, web-based, and distributed learning presentations. Selects instructional media, materials, and equipment to meet learning objectives
• Evaluates learning and instruction using formative and summative evaluation techniques
• Uses appropriate industry and government standards and specifications
• Recommends effective innovative and creative uses of simulation and computer technologies to enhance instruction and create new learning environments; determines instructional strategies
• Researches and produces clear documentation and other instructional materials to support courseware development
• Implements adult learning theory into courseware and distance learning environments;
• Attends project meetings
• Supports proposal efforts, as required

The Senior Instructional Designer / ISD 3 leads the analysis, design, development, and implementation of complex learning solutions by applying instructional design principles to meet organizational goals and collaborating with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). This role requires strong communication and leadership skills to create effective, innovative, and technically sound learning experiences.

Experience and Skills:

• Maintains sensitive information as required by contract and government requirements
• Interacts effectively with peers and supervisors
• Interacts appropriately with customers
• Adheres to workplace rules
• Has experience with the design and development of instructor-led as well as self-paced training at Levels 1 through 4
• Has experience developing game-based and simulation-based training
• Has experience with web or e-learning production, Learning Management Systems (LMS), SCORM, Section 508, and common web development applications.
• Follows standardized instructional design templates to produce lesson storyboard content, course flow diagrams, and instructor and student materials.
• Researches highly technical material and provides graphic and interaction descriptions for production.
• Interprets customer requirements and technical standards to produce effective training.
• Develops instructional design strategies and global templates appropriate to desired learning outcomes.

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Ability to obtain (or already possesses) a Secret Clearance
• Ability to generate simple html code to augment authoring tool capabilities
• Is proficient in the following software applications:
• • Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio
  • Microsoft Project
  • Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Various courseware authoring software tools

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Competitive salary based on experience and education

Kratos experts design, develop, and manufacture a full range of reconfigurable and platform-specific training systems, like the Marine Common Aircrew Trainer (MCAT). From rigorous, data-driven curriculum design to contractor logistics support and ongoing system upgrades, Kratos' end-to-end services help ensure military organizations across the world are equipped with scalable, cost-effective training that keeps pace with modern mission demands.

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Job Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement

Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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