Senior Instructional System 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.

CTEC is seeking a Senior Instructional Systems Designer to join our team. In this role, you will support the analysis, design, development, delivery and deployment of relevant, high-quality learning assets and experiences. These assets and experiences will be delivered via classroom, virtual, and hybrid modalities.

• Complete analysis on existing/provided content to recognize gaps, create learning objectives, and make recommendations to create a framework for development
• Create analysis and design documents incorporating varying levels of interactivity, and learner engagement, leveraging adult learning theory using the ADDIE model.
• Create storyboards for on-line and virtual instructor-led learning assets
• Create instructional materials, including courses, curriculum, student guides, and training manuals
• Leverage AI tools such as CoPilot and ChatGPT to improve design and development proficiency
• Design content to enhance learning outcomes, ensuring alignment with learner needs.
• Create and deliver training that adheres to client quality standards, technical criteria, and complies with Section 508 accessibility standards

• Design, develop and deliver learning experiences including interactive stories, games, simulations, and other assets using client approved tools.

• Apply creative approaches and innovative thinking to enhance the effectiveness and engagement of learning experiences

• Collaborate with a Project Manager to maintain project schedules, monitor progress against milestones, identify risks to timelines, and ensure instructional design deliverables meet established deadlines
• Set and manage team expectations across the instructional design lifecycle, proactively addressing risks, resolving conflicts, and professionally challenging client and team decisions when necessary to ensure high‑quality, on‑time delivery

• Leverage authoring tools (such as Lectora, Adobe Captivate, or Articulate Storyline) to develop interactive and engaging learning experiences

• Create visual, audio, and interactive learning storyboards to enhance engagement
• Familiarity with tools such as Vyond, Camtasia, or Adobe After Effects
• Leverage text to speech tools in the development of learning assets

• East coast core hours of 9am to 3pm
• Reliable high-speed internet connection

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Instructional Design or other related field from an accredited college or university

• Minimum 8 years of experience working as a senior instructional systems designer

• Experience designing and developing courses with Lectora or similar authoring tools