Senior Program Specialist (Instructional Systems Design)

Company: General Dynamics Information Technology
Location: Washington
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

The Senior Program Specialist (Instructional Systems Design) leads and executes the development of virtual instructor led and web-based trainings for new and existing Federal field staff. The Senior Program Specialist works closely with other training team members to develop training objectives, design instructional approaches, create engaging/interactive learnings, conduct training gap analysis, perform training evaluations, and ensure the accuracy of instructional content in accordance with customer requirements.Essential Tasks Include:

• Leads the design and development of training objectives and instructional material, to include flow diagrams and storyboards.
• Designs and develops instructional approaches and/or strategies to address core competencies and ensure that training content meets requirements.
• Conducts interviews with subject matter experts to collect interactive content for multimedia use.
• Designs instructionally sound lessons for delivery across various mediums, to include virtual instructor led training and web-based training sessions.
• Coordinates and oversees the design and implementation of multimedia products such as PowerPoint presentations, videos, illustrations, images, animations, and other items to enhance training content.
• Works with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accuracy of instructional content, enabling consistent development and delivery of learning material across the program.
• Conducts analysis of training materials and delivery requirements, implements updates as needed.
• Designs and develops web-based training to facilitate mastery of key concepts and procedures.
• Develops and conducts gap analysis processes to identify any performance, skills, knowledge, and informational gaps of targeted audience and creates/updates learning materials as needed.
• Facilitates regular and accurate migration of learning materials into Learning Management System.
• Ensures integrity of task analysis, training requirements, training hierarchies, instructional materials, and evaluation plans.
• Participates in special projects as required.Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in instructional design, educational technology, or similar background with at least five years of experience in instructional design. Master's degree preferred.
  • Experience providing training to stakeholders of varying learning styles and proven ability to adapt delivery/training style as needed.
  • Working knowledge of instructional systems design, to include prior experience using course development software and design tools (Articulate, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator, Camtasia).
  • Strong visual design skills ability to create effective storyboards and write instructional text, audio, and video scripts.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills and experience, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with a team.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • This position may require a Public Trust clearance or the ability to obtain one.

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