Instructional Systems Designer

CTEC is a leading technology firm that provides modernization, digital transformation, and application development services to the U.S. Federal Government. Headquartered in McLean, VA, CTEC has over 300 team members working on mission‑critical systems and projects for agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security, Internal Revenue Service, and the Office of Personnel Management. The work we do effects millions of U.S. citizens daily as they interact with the systems we build.

Our best‑in‑class commercial solutions, modified for our customers’ bespoke mission requirements, are enabling this future every day.

The Company has experienced rapid growth over the past 3 years and recently received a strategic investment from Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE: MAIN). In addition to our recent growth in Federal Civilian agencies, we are seeking to expand our capabilities in cloud development and footprint in national‑security focused agencies within the Department of Defense and U.S. Intelligence Community.

We are seeking highly qualified Instructional Systems Designers (ISDs) to support the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of training and educational programs. The selected candidates will apply instructional design principles, learning theories, and evaluation methodologies to create effective training solutions that meet organizational and mission requirements.

The Instructional Systems Designers will be responsible for conducting training analyses, developing instructional materials, evaluating training effectiveness, and supporting the full instructional systems development lifecycle.

• Design, develop, implement, and evaluate training programs and instructional materials using established instructional systems design methodologies.
• Conduct training needs assessments, job task analyses, and learning requirement studies.
• Apply adult learning principles and instructional design best practices to improve training effectiveness.
• Develop instructor‑led, blended, and technology‑enabled learning solutions.
• Create learning objectives, lesson plans, participant guides, instructor materials, assessments, and evaluation instruments.
• Develop and administer written examinations, performance assessments, surveys, and other evaluation tools.
• Analyze training outcomes and recommend improvements based on evaluation data.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs), stakeholders, and program personnel to ensure training materials meet mission requirements.
• Utilize educational technologies and learning management systems to support training delivery and management.
• Maintain compliance with applicable government, agency, and organizational standards.

Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited institution that includes coursework in at least four (4) of the following five (5) areas:

• Learning Theory, Psychology of Learning, or Educational Psychology
  • Study of learning theories as they relate to the systematic design, development, and validation of instructional materials.
• Instructional Design Practices
  • Study of principles and techniques used in designing training programs, developing instructional design strategies and models, and improving instructional effectiveness.
• Educational Evaluation
  • Study of techniques for evaluating instructional and educational programs, including development of written tests, performance assessments, surveys, and evaluation instruments.
• Instructional Product Development
  • Study of methods used to develop training materials, identify learner characteristics, define objectives, apply instructional strategies, validate training products, and evaluate training effectiveness.
• Computers in Education and Training
  • Study of the application of computer technologies in education and training, including the selection and utilization of appropriate software and learning technologies.

• Demonstrated knowledge of instructional systems design methodologies, training development, and educational evaluation techniques.
• Experience conducting training studies, analyses, assessments, and instructional…