Instructional Systems Designer

Instructional Systems Designer (ISD)

McLean, VA Top Secret/SCI Polygraph Career Level not specified $135,000 - $216,000

About Peraton Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace.

The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit  to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure. Program Overview Enterprise-level services curated to meet current and future evolving needs, including roles in areas like graphic design, content management, multimedia, data visualization, public affairs, training, records management, and policy strategy.

About The Role We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) to join our team and contribute to the design and development of engaging, interactive learning solutions that are both instructionally sound and visually captivating. As an ISD, you'll play a key role in supporting a high-visibility government contract within the Intelligence Community (IC), ensuring that learning solutions meet client needs while promoting effective knowledge transfer.

The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for graphics and web-based training (WBT) design, thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, and bring fresh ideas to each project. You will collaborate with a team of talented ISDs to craft innovative learning experiences that enhance the overall curriculum, ensuring that every deliverable supports both learner engagement and learning outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop both instructor-led and WBT materials, including training plans, storyboards, narrative scripts, graphics, assessments, and practical exercises.
• Partner with subject matter experts (SMEs) to translate client business requirements into learning objectives and solutions.
• Create and manage all phases of course development, from analysis and design to development and delivery, including eLearning modules, instructor guides, job aids, and multimedia content.
• Apply adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies to ensure content is pedagogically effective and meets learner needs.
• Use graphic design tools and multimedia techniques to produce interactive course materials that maximize learner engagement and retention.
• Ensure all deliverables meet Section 508 compliance standards.
• Provide guidance on multimedia platforms and learning management systems (LMS), offering recommendations for optimizing design for international audiences.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest design tools, technologies, and best practices to continuously improve course materials and learning experiences.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• A minimum of 18 years of professional experience with a Bachelor's degree, 10 years with a Master's degree, or 24 years without a degree.
• At least 3-5 years of hands-on experience in instructional design and eLearning development, with a portfolio that demonstrates strong technical and creative skills.
• Expertise in using Adobe Captivate and Articulate Storyline for course development.

Desired

Qualifications:

• Experience with SCORM and Section 508 compliance, as well as technical specifications for Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Proficiency with graphic design tools such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere, InDesign, and 3D modeling software.
• Familiarity with various multimedia platforms and techniques for producing engaging instructional content.
• Knowledge of…