Instructional Systems Specialist | Dahlgren, VA; SCSTC ATRC Dahlgren, VA

About Carley

Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Carley Corporation is an employee‑owned small business specializing in analyzing, designing, developing, and implementing large‑scale, complex blended training solutions where performance results are critical. We deliver high‑quality, cost‑effective solutions for DoD, Government, and Commercial customers.

INSTRUCTIONAL SYSTEMS SPECIALIST

DAHLGREN, VA - AEGIS TRAINING AND READINESS CENTER (ATRC)

Carley is seeking a Training Specialist to support the Surface Combat Systems Training Command (SCSTC) at the AEGIS Training and Readiness Center in Dahlgren, VA. This role requires occasional travel, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance and a CAC for base access.

• Design, develop, produce, and implement instruction using the Instructional Systems Development (ISD) model.
• Select instructional media, materials, and equipment that support learning objectives.
• Plan and produce instructional materials.
• Identify relationships between training deficiencies and required training system modifications.
• Write training materials, including tasks, learning objectives, formats, organization, content, lesson maps, instructional strategies, methodologies, learning events and activities, test items, and interface design and controls.
• Develop video and audio scripts, storyboards, graphics, and data files.
• Develop instructor guides, exercise controller guides, on‑the‑job training handbooks, and student guide materials.
• Plan, develop, and review objectives, content, methods, resources, and evaluation procedures in an unbiased manner.
• Develop testing instruments to pretest learners’ previous learning levels; measure cognitive, psychomotor, and performance accomplishments during formative and summative evaluations; and test achievement at the end of a course of instruction.
• Develop testing plans, test administrator's guides, and cross‑reference lists of test items and related learning objectives.
• Assist with formative and summative evaluations and apply findings to improve training and instruction.
• Perform other duties and support projects as assigned and needed.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• BA/BS degree in Management Information Systems or any computer field and a minimum of 3–5 years of experience in instructional systems analysis, design, and development.
• Degree requirement may be waived if equivalent, extensive, and related experience with a contract for the Navy or another DoD agency can be demonstrated.
• Degree in Education, Psychology, or Instructional Systems Design preferred.
• Knowledge of learning theory and the principles, methods, practices, and techniques of one or more specialties of the instructional systems field.
• Knowledge of one or more subjects or occupations in which educational or training instruction is provided, as applicable.
• Experience with the ISD model in developing new and/or revised instructional materials.
• Experience in the design, development, and analysis of programs or systems related to training systems.
• Evidence of experience or related experience in emerging technologies during the past 3 years for educational and/or training applications.
• Thorough understanding of the Navy Training Process (NTP), including the AIM toolset (CPM and LO Module).
• Must have an active Secret clearance and/or have been active within the last 24 months, with the ability to maintain the applicable security clearance(s) and additional credentials, including a CAC, required to access a military installation and perform assigned duties.
• Ability to lift items and/or equipment up to 50 lbs. on limited occasions.
• Due to the nature of the work at Carley, this position requires U.S. citizenship – REQUIRED.

This role is expected to support onsite work at a military training school/base in Dahlgren, VA and is known for a family‑like culture.

• Medical
• Vision
• 401k Retirement Plans
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership)
• HSA (Health Savings Account)
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
• Life & Disability
• Critical Care Plans
• Cancer Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Legal &  Protection
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Life Recognition Bonuses
• Employee Referral Program

Carley Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. The company’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.