Instructional Systems Designer

Leidos is seeking an experienced Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) to support a new program for a classified government customer. The role involves developing high‑quality training materials using best practices in instructional design, data collection and analysis, project management, and performance assessment.

• Execute all facets of the training development life‑cycle for various training types, including instructor‑led courses, web‑based and online training, blended learning, and performance support.
• Conduct needs assessments and training needs analyses, including gap, contextual, and root‑cause analyses.
• Select and design innovative instructional and learning strategies and associated technologies to optimize learning and achieve objectives.
• Develop, execute, and test training courses and performance support products.
• Perform quality assurance and quality control activities, including SME reviews, design reviews, course pilots, and hot washes.
• Create and conduct training evaluations, both formative and summative, across all levels to maximize impact.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with training project plans and schedules.
• Manage and execute all aspects of training projects, including schedules, resources, and scope.

• Must possess TS/SCI with polygraph to be considered.
• Requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience OR a Master’s degree and at least 6 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with instructional design and application of industry‑standard practices.
• Demonstrated experience in identifying performance gaps or learning needs.
• Formally documented instructional design plans.
• Using empirical data to inform design decisions and ensure solutions address performance gaps.
• Designing learner‑centered instructional strategies, including face‑to‑face, online, and blended modalities.
• Developing project management plans for instructional design projects.
• Designing assessments of learning and collaborating across functional teams.
• Experience with software used in e‑learning development.

• Instructional Design Certification from an accredited institution.
• Prior customer experience with government or defense sector.
• Experience with online learning platforms and tools.
• Previous experience as a facilitator.

$82,550.00 - $ (subject to change based on business needs). Compensation will also consider responsibilities, education, experience, skills, and other factors.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.