Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ibility is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and a Woman-Owned Small Business that helps government leaders achieve their mission through creative product and program design. The Instructional Systems Design Engineer will provide expert guidance in instructional systems design, manage a team of instructional designers, and ensure training solutions meet organizational and government objectives.
Responsibilities
- Consult on complex ISD studies and projects, providing extensive subject matter expertise, strategic guidance, and mentoring to instructional design teams
- Perform systematic instructional systems design processes for the assessment and development of training solutions designed for formal delivery
- Manage a team of Instructional Designers to develop effective curriculum and training products, promoting a healthy team culture aligned with organizational strategy and goals
- Implement curriculum and training design processes to ensure that new and existing products provide intended user experiences and measurable learning outcomes
- Refine and uphold curriculum and training standards in accordance with established design principles and learning development best practices
- Support field staff in capturing ongoing stakeholder feedback to drive continuous improvement of curriculum and training, ensuring alignment with evolving best practices and program requirements
- Evaluate and select appropriate instructional strategies, delivery modalities (e.g., ILT, eLearning, virtual, blended), and assessment methods
- Develop and review project-level training needs assessments, gap analyses, evaluation frameworks, and curriculum maps
- Serve as a quality reviewer for all ISD deliverables, ensuring alignment with contract requirements, Section 508 accessibility standards, and adult learning theory
- Communicate complex instructional design concepts to diverse stakeholders including program leadership, client representatives, and technical teams
Skills
- Doctorate Degree in Instructional Systems Design, Instructional Technology, Adult Education, Educational Technology, or a closely related field
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in instructional systems design, curriculum development, or training program management
- Demonstrated experience leading or managing teams of instructional designers in a government or complex organizational environment
- Expert proficiency in instructional systems design models (ADDIE, SAM, Agile ISD) and adult learning theory
- Experience developing and delivering multi-modal training solutions including instructor-led training (ILT), eLearning, virtual instructor-led training (vILT), and blended learning
- Proficiency with eLearning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline/Rise, Adobe Captivate, Lectora) and Learning Management Systems (LMS)
- Experience developing training for complex health IT systems and enterprise software in federal or healthcare environments
- Familiarity with Section 508 accessibility requirements and application to training materials
- Strong project management skills; ability to lead multiple concurrent projects and deliverable streams under deadline pressure
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills; experience presenting to executive-level audiences
- Experience working with the Veterans Health Administration or a similar federal health agency (CDC, CMS, DHA, HHS, etc.)
- Active security clearance or ability to obtain one
- Certified Performance Technologist (CPT) from ISPI, or equivalent certification
- SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) certification or experience delivering training programs in an Agile/SAFe environment
- Familiarity with VA training requirements, VHA employee development policy, and VA Talent Management System (TMS)
- Knowledge of Kirkpatrick Model or similar training evaluation frameworks for measuring learning effectiveness
- Experience training healthcare professionals, clinical informaticists, or health IT end users
- Familiarity with SCORM/xAPI standards for eLearning packaging and LMS deployment
Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision Plans
- Short Term Disability / Long Term Disability / Life Insurance / Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Health Savings Account
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- 11 Federal Holidays Off
- 401k
Company Overview
Ability develops solutions for human resources and the labor market. It was founded in 2000, and is headquartered in Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, SWE, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://www.ibility.se/.