Instructional Systems Designer

Summary

Flatter, Inc. (Flatter) is seeking Instructional Systems Designer or experienced curriculum developers who have documented experience developing and delivering communications curriculum.

Flatter, Inc. (Flatter) is seeking Instructional Systems Designer or experienced curriculum developers who have documented experience developing and delivering communications curriculum.

This job requires expert knowledge in adult learning theories, methods, strategies, bests practices, techniques of instructional curriculum development, and evaluation to assist in the development and delivery of lessons related to communications training. Additionally, knowledge and experience working in the Department of Defense (DoD) environment is preferred.

• Collaborating on existing training programs and blended learning implementation strategies;
• Providing quality assurance / control on design plans and instructional materials;
• Creating professional level presentation materials;
• Regularly participating in meetings requiring close interactions with various project stakeholders (clients, SME, and end users);
• Performing needs and/or gap analysis to determine training needs;
• Tracking work and schedules to ensure that work is completed within scheduling parameters; and producing quality results in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.

• Prepare the Department of the Air Force (DAF) to communicate effectively by improving their ability to read, understand, write, speak, sway, defend, and influence – as central pillars of professional education and an essential capability the DAF will need to act on intent and empower their subordinates in the future operating environment.

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Required Education, Skills, and Knowledge:

• Possess a degree in education or a related field, from an accredited college or university.
• Experience in adult education in seminars, lectures, or working-group formats.
• Possess the ability to conduct front-end analysis for instructional requirements that support adult learning theories and an overall training situation analysis prior to developing a plan for instructional design and development.
• Comprehensive knowledge of methods and possess expertise in developing courseware for a variety of communication delivery methods including instructor-led training (ILT) and web-based training (WBT), and the ability to evaluate exsisting courseware to measure its effectiveness.
• Develop a plan and timeline to create instructional design documentation; products may include but are not limited to: instructional systems design and documentation, storyboards, narrative scripts, graphics, textbooks, tests, and scenario props. All designs shall adhere to the standards set by the ADDIE model.
• Design and develop curriculum, total course materials for participants and facilitators, including student outlines, handouts, facilitator guides, performance exercises, evaluations, activities, job aids and all other required materials.

• Former curriculum developers/faculty staff members with experience teaching enlisted professional military education (EPME) programs.
• Prior military experience developing and designing training and education products and solutions aligned with the Systems Approach to Training and Education (SATE) methodology.
• Experience in training design (create, customize and work from open space related to finding the right solution to engage and improve performance).
• Experience in media development, publishing, and content management.
• Knowledge and experience working in the DoD environment.
• Adobe eLearning Suite (Captivate, Articulate, Photoshop, etc.) and experience and LMS administration a plus (Blackboard – Moodle).
• Experience with the DAF Learning Management System (LMS)
• Experience with Articulate Storyline and ability to build SCORM packages for upload into the DAF LMS.