[Remote] Instructional Systems Design Engineer, Expert

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ibility LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and a Woman-Owned Small Business focused on helping government leaders achieve their mission through effective training solutions. The Instructional Systems Design Engineer will lead the development of training solutions, manage instructional design teams, and ensure alignment with best practices and government objectives.

Responsibilities

• Consult on complex ISD studies and projects, providing extensive subject matter expertise, strategic guidance, and mentoring to instructional design teams
• Perform systematic instructional systems design processes for the assessment and development of training solutions designed for formal delivery
• Manage a team of Instructional Designers to develop effective curriculum and training products, promoting a healthy team culture aligned with organizational strategy and goals
• Implement curriculum and training design processes to ensure that new and existing products provide intended user experiences and measurable learning outcomes
• Refine and uphold curriculum and training standards in accordance with established design principles and learning development best practices
• Support field staff in capturing ongoing stakeholder feedback to drive continuous improvement of curriculum and training, ensuring alignment with evolving best practices and program requirements
• Evaluate and select appropriate instructional strategies, delivery modalities (e.g., ILT, eLearning, virtual, blended), and assessment methods
• Develop and review project-level training needs assessments, gap analyses, evaluation frameworks, and curriculum maps
• Serve as a quality reviewer for all ISD deliverables, ensuring alignment with contract requirements, Section 508 accessibility standards, and adult learning theory
• Communicate complex instructional design concepts to diverse stakeholders including program leadership, client representatives, and technical teams

Skills

• Doctorate Degree in Instructional Systems Design, Instructional Technology, Adult Education, Educational Technology, or a closely related field
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in instructional systems design, curriculum development, or training program management
• Demonstrated experience leading or managing teams of instructional designers in a government or complex organizational environment
• Expert proficiency in instructional systems design models (ADDIE, SAM, Agile ISD) and adult learning theory
• Experience developing and delivering multi-modal training solutions including instructor-led training (ILT), eLearning, virtual instructor-led training (vILT), and blended learning
• Proficiency with eLearning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline/Rise, Adobe Captivate, Lectora) and Learning Management Systems (LMS)
• Experience developing training for complex health IT systems and enterprise software in federal or healthcare environments
• Familiarity with Section 508 accessibility requirements and application to training materials
• Strong project management skills; ability to lead multiple concurrent projects and deliverable streams under deadline pressure
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills; experience presenting to executive-level audiences
• Experience working with the Veterans Health Administration or a similar federal health agency (CDC, CMS, DHA, HHS, etc.)
• Active security clearance or ability to obtain one
• Certified Performance Technologist (CPT) from ISPI, or equivalent certification
• SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) certification or experience delivering training programs in an Agile/SAFe environment
• Familiarity with VA training requirements, VHA employee development policy, and VA Talent Management System (TMS)
• Knowledge of Kirkpatrick Model or similar training evaluation frameworks for measuring learning effectiveness
• Experience training healthcare professionals, clinical informaticists, or health IT end users
• Familiarity with SCORM/xAPI standards for eLearning packaging and LMS deployment

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Short Term Disability / Long Term Disability / Life Insurance / Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Health Savings Account
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• 11 Federal Holidays Off
• 401k

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