Senior Instructional Designer
NOTE: This is a full-time employment opportunity
(No C2C, subcontractor or 1099 engagements, please.). The candidate
MUST be a U.S. Citizen and be able to qualify/hold a Public Trust Investigation
AND be able to qualify/hold a future secret clearance. be able to qualify/hold a Public Trust Investigation. This is a remote opportunity with the future possibility of becoming hybrid - candidate must be local to the DC/MD/VA area (Arlington VA).
Daily Responsibilities-
Create digital learning strategies that employ various methods and technologies to best address curricular needs; that is, identifies whether (and explains why) a solution should be comprised of single e-learning course, multiple courses, or a mixture of microlearning, mobile apps, synchronous seminars, etc.
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Craft strategies to deal with initiatives such as blended, mobile, multimodal, gaming, focused experiential and simulation-based learning.
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Works closely with leadership and SMEs to conceptualize, design, and create solutions that meet learning needs.
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Serve as a thought leader and innovator in digital learning solutions for the client project.
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Recommend personnel for projects based on skills and abilities, monitor the section for workload, identify common issues among different projects, and propose new instructional strategies as appropriate.
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Oversee and monitor a team of instructional designers who interact with other training professionals to produce online learning materials.
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Monitor the work of instructional designers and escalate concerns as appropriate.
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Provide support to instructional designers to facilitate tight timelines in a results-oriented environment and advises improvements to design using coaching and mentoring techniques.
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Conduct needs assessments and identify digital learning approaches most appropriate to address performance gaps, work context, and audience needs.
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Identify appropriate technology to address curricular needs and designs solutions to meet those gaps.
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Act as liaison between section and other technical staff, if necessary.
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Represent the section in planning meetings with government staff.
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Participates in corporate or customer activity meetings that are determined to be mandatory. These may include weekly meetings, Internal Program Review (IPR) meetings, ad-hoc meetings, business development meetings, manager training sessions and other meetings designated “as required.”
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Maintain a thorough knowledge of subjects important to the client project and apply knowledge to produce appropriate, effective, and meaningful learning solutions.
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Be prepared to receive additional training for products and services that relate directly to the position.
Requirements-
Must be a U.S. Citizen as mandated by our government client.
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Must be able to qualify/hold a Public Trust Investigation and be able to qualify/hold a future secret clearance.
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Must be local to the DC/MD/VA metro area, no convenience travel.
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8+ years professional training and development experience.
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6+ years of instructional design and demonstrated team lead experience are needed in order to provide thought leadership, create new curricular strategies, and envision new/cutting edge learning products to specifically meet the unique global needs of the department, as well as lead a team of instructional designers, including mentoring/coaching junior staff.
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Demonstrated experience with a broad array of digital learning solutions (including, but not limited to e-learning courses, mobile learning, simulations, microlearning, ePublishing, blended learning/flipped classroom, and games.)
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Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with SMEs to conduct needs/audience analysis, develop training objectives, create instructional strategy, design learning solutions, and produce evaluations.
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Demonstrated knowledge of a wide range of learning theories and models, and how they apply to different learning contexts.
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Demonstrated experience working with project teams (e.g.: Graphic Artists, Developers, and Editors) to produce professional e-learning.
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Demonstrated knowledge of responsive web design, interface usability guidelines, Section 508 accessibility, SCORM, learning management systems, and integration of media into web-based training applications.
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Strong verbal interpersonal and writing skills.
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MS/MA in instructional design, educational technology, or related field.
Preferred Experience (A PLUS)-
Familiarity with US government web/mobile development policies and standards.
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Knowledge of language learning principles.
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Experience with video/animation.
Powerhouse Institute, Inc. is a Management Consulting and Technology Solutions company. Our people bring a great mix of expertise and commitment to deliver solutions and solve problems.
Our services include Management Consulting, Enterprise Architecture, Solutions Architecture, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Migration, Data Analytics, Cyber Security, IT Services, and Training.
Powerhouse Institute, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Powerhouse Institute, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
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