Softek Services, Inc Hiring for Senior Instructional Systems Designer Job at Washington, DC Full Time

Senior Instructional Systems Designer

Headquartered in Washington, D.C., Softek Services, Inc. offers more than 30 years of experience in providing custom training and IT solutions to public, private, and non-profit organizations. Our specialty is bringing people and processes together.

We are looking to add a rock star senior-level instructional systems designer with proficient technical writing skills to our team. We have several contracts with federal agencies that involve converting instructor-led training (ILT) to web-based training (WBT) with highly engaging deliveries. We are seeking candidates who can help us create dynamic, engaging, exciting learning content with an emphasis on user-centered design and accessibility for all learners. This requires candidates to use innovative approaches to lead efforts in instructional design and delivery of projects.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Manage and lead course development and design processes

· Contribute to leadership on instructional design best practices and implementation of blended learning, including identifying and implementing innovative technologies and approaches

· Review and analyze existing materials and research other sources of information

· Evaluate what needs to be changed, updated, reorganized and included for the new materials

· Develop or curate new content using the science of instructional design strategies

· Conduct learning assessments to determine the most effective learning activities and course designs that align with the course requirements

· Develop clear and concise storyboards, including graphics concepts, audio scripts, user interactions, navigation, and other related elements

· Align course revisions with the stated learning outcomes for the course

· Work effectively with client subject matter experts (SMEs). Gather and assimilate their input for design and content revisions

· Recommend innovative design ideas and high-interest activities

· Create (or direct graphic designer to create) visual aids including infographics, charts, graphs, and videos that effectively communicate meaning

· Design practice activities and develop scenario-based prompts that require critical thinking

· Create knowledge checks and performance-based assessments that support learning outcomes

· Participate in proposal development efforts, evaluate requirements, help formulate ideas, write content to express ideas.

Required Education

· Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and eight or more years’ experience in instructional design

· Degree in Education, Curriculum Design, Organizational Development, Adult Learning, Instructional Design, International Development, or related field.

Required Skills

· Ability to demonstrate competence in analysis to identify appropriate learning level of course objective and content

· Ability to compare position tasks to course objectives and content to identify gaps in content or learning level in course materials.

· Ability to delegate specific instructional design tasks to your team and incorporate each person’s contributions to create a complete instructional program.

· Experience and working knowledge of at least one rapid development tool (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Articulate Presenter, Adobe Captivate)

· Proficiency with word-processing, spreadsheet, and presentation tools (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

· Superior use of the English language including the ability to read, comprehend, and communicate information and ideas effectively.

· Ability to demonstrate teaching skills to design effective instructional programs.

· Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and work in a fast-paced and agile environment as a team player

· Ability to identify and frame problems, set priorities, and make critical assessments

· Ability to be able confidently engage with staff at all levels to define needs and expectations, collaborate on projects, and communicate results

· Experience writing short technical reports

Interested candidates should send resume, hourly or annual salary requirements, and samples of your work. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Job Type: Contract Full-time or Part-time; or Full-time Employee.

Job Location: Primarily remote work but must be able to meet with clients, conduct one-week focus groups, and attend pilot courses onsite at client location when necessary.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $85,000.00 – $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• Willingness to travel to client sites when necessary to conduct pilots or focus groups.

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• Instructional design: 8 years (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location:

• Multiple locations

Work Remotely:

• Yes