Summer - Instructional Systems Design Intern

We are seeking a 2027 summer intern to support our Learning Management and Support Services (LMSS) contract with our Intelligence Community client. At Noblis, our LMSS contract has numerous teams that support the educational and professional development for our client’s workforce. In this project, the intern will work with our Curriculum Management team and support the development, enhancement, and maintenance of engaging and effective learning solutions.

A successful candidate will be able to design and develop web-based training (WBT), instructor-led training (ILT), and virtual instructor-led training (VILT) while leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) tools and methods to increase efficiency, innovation, and impact. They will also be a self-starter and take ownership of their projects, be a good communicator, and be able to track requirements across multiple projects. They will also be familiar with instructional methodologies such as ADDIE, SAM, or others.

A successful candidate will be able to work on-site the majority of the week (Reston and Springfield).

• Hands-on experience designing and developing learning solutions for an IC client.

• An impactful final project that is used in the workforce, not just assigned as busy-work.

• Experience interfacing with clients and stakeholders in a professional work environment.

• Mentorship from seasoned learning and development professionals.

• Leadership, communication, and public speaking experience.

• An extensive network of Noblis’ professionals and 2027 intern cohort.

• Work with instructional designers (ISDs) to assess and implement adjustments to learning solutions, maintain existing course materials according to client and accreditation standards, and maximize continuous improvement.

• Meet regularly with stakeholders to gather information, ideate on evidence-based instructional design and delivery techniques, employ innovative and efficient methods, and incorporate collected feedback throughout the course development process.

• Design synchronous/asynchronous instructional materials and performance support tools that effectively improve learner performance while minimizing impact to time away from mission.

• Explore and apply AI-enabled tools to aid in the support of curriculum development.

• Contribute to pilot projects that evaluate and integrate AI into instructional design workflows, documenting lessons learned and best practices.

• Work in a fast-paced environment and meet deliverable deadlines.

• U.S. Citizenship

• GPA of 3.3 or higher

• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in the field of education, instructional design, human performance, organizational development, or a related field (or comparable work experience)

• Strong written, research, and oral communications skills

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to collaborate with a client and provide a good customer experience

• Experience working with Microsoft Office and/or Adobe Applications

• Hands-on experience with or interest in AI applications or AI-driven learning platforms

• Interest in obtaining a clearance including a polygraph

• TS/SCI clearance

• Experience with technical editing and writing

• Ability to work with all levels of internal and external staff and stakeholders

• Ability to handle multiple priorities and to work flexible schedules as necessary

• Experience in developing learning solutions for Intelligence Community agencies

• Experience conducting detailed training and/or job/task analyses

• Experience working with virtual learning environments and facilitating live virtual events

• Experience with adult learning methodologies

• Experience or…