Instruction System Designer in Portsmouth, Virginia at General Dynamics Information Technology

Location: USA VA Portsmouth
Full Part/Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ219954
Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
Program Instruction Support

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Courseware, Job Aids, Training Content
Certifications:
None
Experience:
3 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

INSTRUCTIONAL DEVELOPER

Make meaningful contributions that fuel critical outcomes for some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects. Join GDIT as an Instructional Developer for a career where your growth is just as important as the mission you support.

About the Role

We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Instructional System Designer to create engaging and effective training programs for our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the entire lifecycle of instructional design, from analyzing training needs to developing and evaluating learning materials. You will work in a collaborative environment to build modern learning solutions for a variety of platforms.

Core Responsibilities

• Design and develop instructional approaches and/or strategies to meet training requirements IAW NAVEDTRA 142 Series
• Analyze training needs and conduct job task analyses in accordance with NAVEDTRA 142 series to define learning objectives
• Design and develop comprehensive instructional strategies, curricula, and materials (such as storyboards, instructor guides, and quick reference guides)
• Create learning content for various formats, including instructor-led, e-learning prototypes, virtual, and web-based training
• Develop assessment methods to measure the effectiveness of training programs and learner performance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to include subject matter experts and stakeholders to ensure the accuracy and relevance of training content
• Stay current with best practices in instructional design, adult learning principles, and educational technology
• Complete course development projects and assigned tasks in accordance with established timelines, customer requirements, and quality standards
• Potential for travel to support training implementation

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in Instructional Design, Learning Technologies, Education, or a related field, OR 2-5 years of relevant professional experience
• Proven experience designing and delivering training programs
• Deep understanding of instructional design models and adult learning theory
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to deal with multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Must be a U.S. citizen and possess an active SECRET security clearance

Preferred Experience

• Experience developing training materials in accordance with military or other formal government standards (e.g., NAVEDTRA 142 series, NETC processes)
• Certification as a Military Instructor, Master Training Specialist, or an equivalent qualification
• Experience with eLearning authoring tools (e.g., Adobe Captivate)
• Familiarity with the Content Planning Module (CPM)/Learning Object Module (LOM) or AIM II
• Operational experience in Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO)
• Operational experience with EMSO related software (e.g., RTSO, Spectrum XXI)

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.

The likely salary range for this position is $68,000 - $92,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Travel Required:
Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:
Onsite

Work Location:
USA VA Portsmouth

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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