Sr Instructional Systems Designer

Sr. Instructional Systems Designers- Remote Roll 

VPS is looking for A highly experienced Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) to analyze, design, and develop creative and innovative learning solutions as part of a cross functional team. This individual will perform tasks to design and develop learning solutions both independently and under the leadership of a project lead. In this role, the ISD will also serve as a lead instructional designer mentoring other designers. The courseware may be produced for many different industries and in a variety of delivery media. The ideal candidate must be highly motivated, creative, learn quickly, have strong leadership and interpersonal skills, and be willing to accept new challenges.

Required:

• A minimum of five years of experience developing training in a variety of delivery media utilizing commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within instructional systems design, including the ADDIE model
• Strong writing and professional communication skills (use of language, grammar, spelling, and content organization)
• Ability to:
  • conduct an analysis and design/develop creative learning solutions for projects, multiple courses or curricula
  • conduct a course and curriculum analysis and recommend a blended learning solution as it pertains to the customer’s business requirements
  • design and develop content for multiple courses across multiple development methods such as eLearning, Instructor-Led, Virtual Classroom Training, etc.
  • manage relationships with customers and subject matter experts, including revising standards for training development projects across a curriculum or project
  • anticipate, troubleshoot, and recommend solutions to problems related to training development
  • lead a cross-functional team to ensure training components target instructional and business requirements and meet all quality control standards
  • build project schedules and track progress on courseware development tasks
  • develop proposals and develop project cost metrics
• Experience with learning content management systems (LCMS), learning management systems (LMS), SCORM, and adult learning theories and practice
• Experience applying financial management principles, such as Earned Value Management System (EVMS), including calculating percent complete, estimating the budget at complete, mitigating risk, building recovery plans and realizing opportunities.
• Excellent software skills in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Project
• Mastery of training development software, such as Articulate Presenter, Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, Lectora Inspire, or Adobe InDesign

 

Desired Experience:

• Managing training projects using financial management principles
• Employing courseware translation processes
• Applying Section 508 requirements to courseware
• Leading Six Sigma projects to solve problems and recommend solutions
• Establishing new customer relationships and development standards

 

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, English, or a related field required
• Master’s degree preferred