Instructional Systems Designer

Instructional Systems Designer

V2X Professional Services (VPS) is looking for an experienced Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) in the East Hartford and Middletown, Connecticut area.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze, design, develop, and maintain creative and innovative learning solutions in a variety of media
• Provide guidance on adult learning best practices and process improvement
• Maintain the daily function of a platform to support workforce training and qualification:
  • Create and maintain objectives, system records, and pull report
  • Provide technical support to system users
  • Instruct users at all levels on the use of the system
  • Provide guidance about the best utilization of the system
• Conduct live and virtual presentations and demonstrations to audiences at varying levels
• Update program website/work with developer to implement site updates
• Draft and send communications and reminders; maintain email distribution lists
• Provide support during audits and onboarding
• Must be highly motivated, creative, learn quickly, have strong leadership and interpersonal skills, and be willing to accept new challenges

Qualifications:

• A minimum of five years of experience developing training in a variety of delivery media utilizing commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within instructional systems design, including the ADDIE model
• Strong writing and professional communication skills (use of language, grammar, spelling, and content organization)
• Ability to:
  • Analyze and design/develop creative learning solutions for projects, multiple courses or curricula.
  • Design and develop content across multiple development media such as eLearning, instructor-led, and virtual classroom
  • Manage relationships with customers and subject matter experts, including revising standards for training development projects across a curriculum or project.
  • Anticipate, troubleshoot, and recommend solutions to problems related to training development.
  • Manage project schedules and track progress on courseware development tasks.
• Experience with learning content management systems (LCMS), learning management systems (LMS), SCORM, and adult learning theories and practice.
• Excellent software skills in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Project
• Mastery of training development software, such as Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, or Lectora Inspire

Desired

Experience:

• Applying Section 508 requirements to courseware
• Leading continuous improvement projects to solve problems and recommend solutions
• Establishing and maintaining client relationships and development standards

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, English, or a related field required.

Location:

• ONSITE
• East Hartford/Middletown, CT

Wage Band:

• Based on experience: 85K – 105K