Instructional Designer II

Job

Employee Type: exempt full-time

Division:
Human Resources

Facility: ATRF:
Other

Location:

8560 Progress Drive, Frederick, MD 21701 USA

The Frederick National Laboratory is operated by Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc. The lab addresses some of the most urgent and intractable problems in the biomedical sciences in cancer and AIDS, drug development and first-in-human clinical trials, applications of nanotechnology in medicine, and rapid response to emerging threats of infectious diseases.

Accountability, Compassion, Collaboration, Dedication, Integrity and Versatility; it's the FNL way.

The Instructional Designer II is a mid-level individual contributor role responsible for designing, developing, implementing and evaluating engaging learning solutions that support workforce capability and the mission of the organization. The position applies instructional design principles, adult learning theory and learning technologies to create high-quality learning experiences for technical, scientific, leadership, compliance and professional development programs.

Working collaboratively with Learning & Development colleagues, subject matter experts in the organization, scientists, engineers, researchers, and business partners, the Instructional Designer II translates complex content into learner-centered instructional materials that improve employee performance, ensures learning solutions are aligned with adult learning principles, accessibility standards and supports organizational goals.

• Design, develop, and revise instructor-led, virtual instructor-led, blended, self-paced and e-learning courses using established instructional design methodologies (e.g., ADDIE, SAM, or Agile Learning Design)
• Conduct learning needs analyses and assist in identifying performance gaps and appropriate learning solutions
• Develop learning objectives, instructional strategies, storyboards and course materials aligned with adult learning principles
• Translate technical, scientific, operational and business information into engaging learning experiences

• Develop instructional materials, including and not limited to:
• Facilitator and participant guides
• E-learning modules
• Job aids and quick reference guides
• Performance support tools
• Assessments and knowledge checks
• Multimedia learning resources
• Simulations and scenario-based learning
• Ensure learning materials comply with organizational branding, accessibility (Section 508) and quality standards
• Update existing learning content to reflect changing organizational priorities and business needs for scientific, technical
• Design, develop and deploy high-quality print and digital content for marketing and communication campaigns

• Partner with subject matter experts to gather content and validate technical accuracy
• Collaborate with colleagues within the Learning & Development functional area, facilitators and project teams to deliver integrated learning solutions
• Participate in curriculum planning meetings and instructional design reviews
• Collaborate with Learning & Development colleagues to apply instructional design best practices to Learning Management System (LMS) intake and implementation, supporting effective stakeholder and end-user experiences
• Build productive relationships with stakeholders across scientific, technical and administrative functions
• Provide backup support and facilitation for New Employee Orientation and support for other learning programs as needed

• Develop and publish digital learning content using authoring tools such as Articulate 360, Rise, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva or similar applications
• Upload test and maintain learning content within the Learning Management System (LMS) for end user experience and reporting
• Troubleshoot basic learning technology issues and recommend enhancements to improve the learner experience

• Develop learner assessments using Kirkpatrick Four Levels and course evaluations
• Analyze participant feedback, learning assessments and completion data to evaluate program effectiveness
• Recommend revisions based on learner feedback and performance metrics
• Support continuous improvement of learning programs through evaluation and quality assurance activities

• Manage assigned and multiple instructional design projects simultaneously through analysis, implementation and after-action review
• Develop project schedules, coordinate deliverables…