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