Instructional Systems Designer II

Company Overview Dignitas Technologies, a By Light company, offers a wide range of services in the military modeling, simulation, and training (MS&T) industry from research efforts advancing simulation technologies to large acquisition contracts. Dignitas specializes in system and software analysis, design, development, testing, fielding, and courseware for Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) training applications. By Light Professional IT Services LLC readies warfighters and federal agencies with technology and systems engineered to connect, protect, and prepare individuals and teams for whatever comes next.

Headquartered in McLean, VA, By Light supports defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers worldwide.

Responsibilities Analyze customer requirements, job tasks, and performance data to identify instructional needs

Design, develop, implement, and maintain instructional content following the ADDIE process

Apply instructional design principles, adult learning theory, and performance-based methodologies

Review technical manuals, engineering documents, and reference materials for content development

Develop learning objectives, assessments, lesson plans, storyboards, and supporting artifacts

Create scenario-based activities, exercises, and performance support materials

Coordinate with SMEs and technical personnel to ensure accuracy and instructional effectiveness

Produce and maintain Instructor Led Training (ILT) materials, Interactive Multimedia Instruction (IMI) courseware, trainee guides, tests, and documentation

Support development of simulation-based or technology-enabled training solutions

Participate in internal and customer reviews; incorporate required changes

Ensure all training products meet Navy standards, NAVEDTRA guidance, contract requirements, and customer expectations

Manage assigned tasks and deliverables to meet project schedules and milestones

Required Experience/Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Adult Education, Educational Technology, Curriculum and Instruction, or a related field

Minimum two years of experience designing, developing, or delivering instructional products

Experience applying a systematic instructional design process

Instructional systems design

Task, job, and needs analysis

Curriculum development

Learning objective development

Instructional strategy selection

Scenario-based learning design

Assessment and evaluation development

Technical writing and editing

Critical thinking and problem-solving

Organization and time management

Written and verbal communication

Collaboration with stakeholders

Adaptability and continuous learning

Special Requirements /Security Clearance Ability to obtain a Security Clearance Travel may be required, typically one to two trips annually, with each trip lasting approximately one to two weeks.

Job Summary ID: # of Openings: 1

Category:
Systems Support Clearance:
Tier 3 - Secret/ADP II