Senior Instructional Designer

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Company:
 
Serco
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Job Location(s): Washington
Employment Term: Regular
Employment TypeFull Time
Start Date:As soon as possible
Starting Salary Range:Not Provided
Required Experience: Open
Related Categories:Education - Training/Library

Position Description

Senior Instructional Designer

Tracking Code

32106

Job Description



  • Works under the supervision of the Project Manager to develop and document instructor-led, paper-based and technology delivered curricula or performance support solutions.
  • Broad knowledge and creative application of principles of information design.
  • Collaborate on training plans and blended learning implementation strategies.
  • Strong consultation skills on design and development of course materials.
  • Provide quality assurance and peer reviews on design plans and instructional materials.
  • Design and create marketing materials to support training initiatives, such as course announcements and promotional flyers.
  • Assist in directing graphic artists in the design of visual concepts.
  • Create professional-level presentation materials.
  • Regularly participate in meetings requiring close interactions with various project stakeholders, including clients, SMEs (Subject Matter Experts) and end-users.
  • Perform needs and/or gap analysis to determine training needs.
  • Maintain regular written and verbal communications with the client on the status of various training initiatives.
  • Self-direct the work-load and track all work and schedules to ensure that all work is completed within scheduling and budgeting parameters.
  • Produce quality results in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
  • Knowledge of Project Management principles.
  • Understanding of blended learning technologies is a plus.
  • Broad knowledge of the field of human-computer interaction and performance-centered design.

Required Skills



  • Working knowledge of at least one development tool (e.g. Dreamweaver).
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills. Express technical information clearly and simply to non-technical persons.
  • Work independently and collaboratively based on the project needs
  • Strong organizational skills, presentation, facilitation, interpersonal and client interaction skills.
  • Interact effectively with all levels of organization personnel, clients and vendors.
  • Proficient in using MS Office products (i.e., MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
  • Produce quality results in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.

Required Experience



  • Consulting and interacting with clients to assess client needs and maintain client relationships.
  • Applying instructional design/curriculum development experience.
  • Implementing change management solutions of systems and organizational lifecycles is a plus.
  • Designing and implementing blended learning solutions is a plus.
  • Creating marketing materials is a plus.
  • Federal Government experience is a plus.

Bachelor’s degree required in Instructional Systems Design, Education, Training/Curriculum Development or related field. Master’s Degree preferred. Five to seven years of professional experience as and instructional designer.


US Citizenship required. Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet and maintain eligibility.


Job Location

Washington, DC, US.

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Travel

N/A

Job Closing Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

11/15/2009

Firm or Contingent

Firm


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