Instructional Systems Design; ISD Specialist

Instructional Systems Design (ISD) Specialist Position Summary

Dark Star Intelligence is looking for an experienced instructional systems design specialist to develop classroom-based course materials for complex subject matter to support a government client in Landover, MD.

• Location:
  
  Washington, D.C.
• FLSA Status:
  Regular, Full-Time
• Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI with Preferred Counterintelligence Polygraph
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizens
• Position Type:
  On-Site

• Applies ISD knowledge and experience to develop in-classroom instructional materials and methods including, but not limited to, training plans, storyboards, narrative scripts, graphics, tests and evaluation methods, and scenarios.
• Assists with identifying and creating instructional material to address field‑driven performance shortfalls and client training needs.
• Is knowledgeable of and adheres to standards set by the Council on Occupational Education as well as DoD instructional systems design methodology.
• Supports course documentation including, but not limited to the course design document, instructor/facilitator and student guides, course syllabus, practical exercises, assessments, and related materials.

• U.S. Citizenship
• Current Top Secret/SCI Government‑Sponsored Clearance
• Counterintelligence Polygraph Preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, curriculum development, human resource development, education, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience developing classroom-based course materials for complex subject matters.
• A certificate in instructional design with 7 years of experience developing classroom-based course materials is acceptable in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.
• Working understanding of DoD instructional systems design methodology.
• Excellent written communication skills.