Instructional Designer

SimIS, Inc.
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER Location – Norfolk, VA Employment Type – Full Time Who We Are: Founded in 2007, SimIS Inc.
is an innovative information technology solution Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) that models future environments, requirements, and capabilities, and then secures the enterprise from internal and external threats compliant with Federal, State, and industry standard governance to ensure client mission success.
Our performance standard is “excellence,” with an outcomes-based, quality focus in our services and products, guided by our core values of honesty (in word and deed), relationships (confidence and trust with clients and partners), teamwork (shared goals, mission, and purpose), loyalty (allegiance to our client and team), and importance of others (work and win as a team).
SimIS is currently recruiting for the below listed position and is contingent upon award.
The position is anticipated to be “on site.
” Job Title: INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER Job Location: Norfolk, VA Security Clearance: SECRET, eligible for NATO Secret Job Description: SimIS Inc seeks SimIS Inc seeks a Lead Instructional Designer to assist our NATO ACT customer to provide instructional design and development consultation related to courses and curriculum activities and faculty development to facilitate change across the NATO Enterprise.
ACT is NATO's leading agent for change: driving, facilitating, and advocating the continuous improvement of Alliance capabilities to maintain and enhance the military relevance and effectiveness of the Alliance.
The requirement is for a Base Period of 1 April 2024 – 31 December 2024 and four (4) one year options.
Experience Required: MS/MA Degree in Education and Training Development or related programs (completed or in progress) which may include learning theory, educational psychology, instructional design and education evaluation.
A minimum of 3 years of recent experience working with Advance Distributed Learning (e-Learning) development.
A minimum of 3 years of experience in the education and training profession working in the creation of training modules.
Experience communicating effectively with customers and clearly presenting instructional system design approaches to course development.
Experience in the use of Learning Management System Software.
Experience working with SCORM standard and the demonstrated ability to design to its structure.
Submit, as part of the resume, example screen shots or story board pages from three courses that the instructional systems design candidate has developed.
Special Skills/Knowledge/Training Required/Desired: Collaborate 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 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.
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.
Establish a robust feedback mechanism for learners and stakeholders.
Use the collected feedback for the continuous refinement and improvement of course content and delivery methods.
Offer Instructional System Design (ISD) assistance and ensure quality for NATO course providers.
Ensure all course materials and processes comply with NATO's standards and requirements.
Facilitate training sessions on Instructional System Design within the NATO e-Learning Design and Development course.
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.
Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Short Term Disability (SimIS provides Short-Term Disability benefits at no cost to you) Life Insurance 401(k) Savings Plan Tuition Assistance Program Paid Time Off (PTO) 11 Holidays each year SimIS, Inc.
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