Senior Instructional Designer

Overview

Global in service but local in approach, Nisga'a Tek is committed to high-quality service to those who defend us. Nisga'a Tek ensures mission assurance and execution for customers and warfighters. Providing intelligence, IT, cyber security, training, logistics, administrative, acquisition, and background investigation services.

Summary:

Goldbelt Nisga'a NTEK is looking for a Senior Instructional Designer to support the Air Force Medical Readiness Agency (AFMRA) contract. It supports the health and performance of Service members through medical training, preventive medicine, enhanced performance, and clinical currency for readiness activities in Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs) on Air Force and Space Force installations and other Department of the Air Force (DAF) medical units.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

• Serve as Subject Matter Expert for all assigned products and function as liaison between Product Management / Development and internal clients to assimilate and communicate upcoming product changes and impact on end users
• Initiates direct, consistent communication between business analysts and product managers, trainers, and other Subject Matter Experts, to successfully acquire, develop and/or maintain up-to-date information
• Develop and execute project plans to ensure timely delivery of learning modules using sound instructional design; manage training program design and courseware development processes through to completion
• Use sound instructional design processes and adult learning methodology to plan, design and develop classroom and web-based instructor-led and asynchronous product training content and materials
• Write instructional content that is concise, engaging, and appropriate for the intended audience, purpose, and delivery method. Produce learning resources in a variety of formats including print, graphics, audio, video, and other technologies
• Provide instructional design and curriculum development support
• Develop lesson objectives in IAW Department of Defense (DoD) instructional systems design guidance, categorize objectives by learning type (using Bloom's taxonomy), construct learning analysis hierarchies, identify learning prerequisite/requirements, review/revise existing instructional materials, develop test items, determine instructional strategies, select instructional methods, select instructional media, analyze resource requirements/constraints, design/develop lessons, design/develop job aids, design/develop activity guides, design/develop distributive learning products, evaluate instructional effectiveness, and develop plan of instructions
• May be required to work in a cooperative nature with military and federal employees, as well as other Contractors in support of AFMRA/SG4's ongoing training and personnel development efforts including requests for additional data analyses, development of new survey questions, course development (curriculum change, course planning, instructional design, etc.), and analysis and reporting on special interest topics
• Identifying training gaps in the field through surveys and site visits and developing training platforms to fill identified gaps
• Provide training and support in compliance with Air Force standards/guidance
• Submit curriculum, which includes documents and presentations, that demonstrates strong graphic and written communication skills to include superior editing and proofreading skills
• Apply recognized instructional design methodologies and adult learning principles for on-demand learning
• Manage entire project life cycles, starting with in-depth research of best practices from the field, writing and developing results-driven training content, and overseeing the production of high-quality materials
• Enhance deliverables by creating high-impact, real-world case studies, exercises, graphics, and job aids
• Present design and project plans to Content Strategy team and Brand leadership for collaborative development

Qualifications

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Ability to recognize and work with U.S. Government, Department of Defense (DOD), and Air Force language idiosyncrasies
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques used in designing training programs, developing design strategy and models, and applying design methods to the improvement of instructional effectiveness
• Knowledge of techniques for evaluating the effectiveness of instructional/educational programs, including developing written and performance tests and survey instruments, and determining reliability and validity of evaluation instruments
• Exceptional communicator who can serve as a liaison between numerous internal teams to ensure solution knowledge is shared across the organization and duplication of content development effort is minimized
• Ability to understand technical content, communicate well with subject matter experts and translate technical content to non-technical staff
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to make presentations, facilitate meetings, and transfer knowledge of training intent to others
• Strong editing skills, creative ability and technical expertise are strong plusses
• Ability to manage tight deadlines using effective project management, organization, and prioritizing skills
• Must be able to effectively employ critical thinking and problem-solving skills to meet the needs of collaborators
• Strong organization & time management skills to handle many tasks at once for effective project planning and management
• Proven collaboration & influencing skills
• High level of proficiency with MS Office Suite and Adobe (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, InDesign, Illustrator)
• Experience with eLearning development applications such as Storyline, Articulate or Captivate

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in instructional design, education, communication or other related field required
• 5 - 7 years' experience in:
  • Software and/or technical curriculum development
  • Course design for synchronous and asynchronous instructor-led
  • Computer-based, and web-based training, including blended learning programs
• Experience with the study of learning theories as they relate to the systematic design, development, and validation of instructional material
• **Must also have a minimum of 1 year of specialized experience that demonstrates the following areas of expertise:
  • Developing or evaluating curriculum for a Department of Defense (DoD) formal education or training program
• Shall have a Tier 1 (T1) investigative clearance/background investigation prior to performing work on this contract (NACI)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with military and/or military intelligence (MI) terminology preferred but not required
• Master's Degree

The salary range for this position is $74,250.00-$99,000.00 annually.

Pay and Benefits

At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.