Instructional Systems Designer, Mid; Navy​/DoD

THOR Solutions, LLC is actively seeking a Mid-Level Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) to provide technical expertise and training support for the U.S. Navy in Norfolk and Virginia Beach, VA
. The ISD will be part of a Training Team responsible for the development of training curricula in support of customer and program objectives, including the development of training products using a systematic approach, adult learning theories, learning technologies, and industry best practices for instructional design.

This is a temporary position, with an ASAP start and anticipated October 2026 end with a high chance of follow on work to be re-awarded.

• Data analysis, Job Duty Task Analysis (JDTA), and Front End Analysis (FEA) for courseware development.
• Development of training material and assessments that meet specified Learning Objectives (LO) and goals.
• Needs analysis to determine the appropriate content.
• Selection of appropriate learning media to meet learning needs.
• Development of various training products, including Course Description Documents (CDD), Course Master Schedules (CMS), LOs, Trainee Guides (TG), Power Points (PPT), Lesson Plans (LP), and Job Sheets (JS).
• Ability to develop content using various authoring tools and Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Development of Checks on Learning, Test Plans, and valid test questions to support LOs.
• Use of Authoring Instructional Material (AIM) II, AIM Content Planning Module (CPM), and/or AIM Learning Object Module (LOM).
• Strong Quality Assurance (QA) skills for all training products.
• Maintenance of accurate training product records and files.

Full time onsite at THOR office in Virginia Beach, VA.

Up to 15% travel is anticipated.

Primarily desk/computer work in an office environment, with occasional repetitive motion. Periodic visits to waterfront/shipboard environments, including traversing shipboard environments (e.g., confined spaces, ladders, hatches) or other vision-related requirements.

$70,000 - $75,000 per year, based on education, qualifications, and experience.

This position requires an existing active or interim Secret security clearance prior to hire. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance; therefore, only current U.S. citizens will be considered. A candidate without a clearance but with highly relevant experience may be considered, but a clearance must still be obtained prior to hire.

• Bachelor's degree in business, technical, or other relevant discipline.
• Five to ten years of relevant professional experience developing training curricula and products in a US Navy/DoD environment.
• Strongly self-motivated, self-directed, and able to work independently with minimal daily oversight to accomplish complex goals.
• Experience with the Authoring Instructional Material (AIM) II, AIM Content Planning Module (CPM), and AIM Learning Object Module (LOM) software applications.
• Experience creating training development products in the NAVEDTRA 130 series format.
• Experience with Navy instructional analysis.
• Ability to read, interpret, organize, and synthesize source material and Government Furnished Information (GFI) into well-written, concise learning products.
• Ability to understand and apply Integrated Learning Environment (ILE) principles and guidelines for the design and development of training products.
• Ability to develop learning strategies, assessment strategies, and author training products to close identified training gaps.
• Excellent computer skills, including expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Office software and other common productivity and collaboration software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Strong Quality Assurance (QA) skills.

• Experience with various authoring tools/LMSs.
• Experience with the development of mechanical and/or electrical theory/engineering courses.
• Experience with Microsoft SharePoint and Jira.

• Paid Time Off (accrued)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with employer match and traditional/Roth options
• Medical Insurance (3 plan options) + TRICARE Supplemental Coverage
• Dental Insurance (2 plan options)
• Vision Insurance Plan
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter/Transit Benefits
• Basic Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Pet Benefits
• Legal Resources
• Benefits
• Employee Assistant Plan and Work-Life Program
• Voluntary Leave Transfer Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program

THOR is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. THOR considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

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