Instructional Designer
Location: Norfolk, VA
Clearance: Secret
Our client delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission.
The Joint, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues.
The NATO Allied Command Transformation Group within JOID provides capability development, portfolio management, program management, quality management, cost estimation analysis, standardization, reporting, software solutions and information management, and capability management support. We also provide an improved capability requirements capture process, including the generation, documentation and tracing of user requirements, with appropriate technical scrutiny, over the entire lifecycle of the requirements from capability definition through capability realization and capability usage.
We have a near-term need for an Instructional Designer in support of NATO onsite in Norfolk, VA.
Responsibilities:
This position will support the LT section by collaborating with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and key stakeholders across NATO Nations, Partners, and entities to conduct a comprehensive needs analysis. When necessary, conduct Training Needs Analysis (TNA) to pinpoint learning gaps and requirements. Define clear and measurable learning objectives based on the identified needs, ensuring alignment with the course's overall goals. Design a comprehensive course structure, including the layout of modules, lessons, and assessments, ensuring a logical flow of content. Will gather material from SMEs, then either structure it using a standard storyboard format or adopt a rapid development strategy for eLearning module creation. Select and implement diverse instructional strategies that cater to various learning styles, ensuring an engaging and effective learning experience. Design and implement pre-assessments, formative assessments, and summative assessments to gauge learner progress and the effectiveness of the course, and establish a robust feedback mechanism for learners and stakeholders. Utilize the collected feedback for the continuous refinement and improvement of course content and delivery methods while engaging directly with clients, SMEs, and other team members, ensuring timely communication and adherence to project timelines and deliverables.
Offer Instructional System Design (ISD) assistance and ensure quality for NATO course providers and ensure all course materials and processes comply with NATO's standards and requirements. Facilitate training sessions on Instructional System Design within the NATO eLearning Design and Development course while implementing a comprehensive evaluation process to measure the course's overall impact and effectiveness. This position will engage with clients; participate in strategy sessions, conferences, and workshops as mandated by the Section Head of Learning Technology. Monitor and discuss course development milestones with stakeholders and the team to ensure alignment with objectives.
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