Instructional Designer - Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance

LEVEL: Mid-Level

LOCATION: Arlington, VA or St. Petersburg, FL - hybrid preferred, however exceptional fully remote candidates will be considered

TYPE: Full time regular employment, with benefits

McColm & Company (McColm) is a mission-driven and customer-focused consulting firm that equips change makers with the knowledge, skills, and insights they need to succeed in an increasingly complex world. McColm specializes in supporting U.S. federal customers with foreign affairs and national security focused portfolios by managing bespoke professional training programs, delivering effective capacity building solutions, and providing highly specialized technical assistance and analysis expertise to decision makers.

McColm issues this Call for CVs for qualified Instructional Systems Designer candidates under an anticipated contract with the National Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance Center. The position description below details the anticipated duties and qualifications of the position, contingent upon contract award.

The responsibilities of the Instructional Systems Designer are as follows:

• Identify performance gaps or learning needs and develop instructional solutions to address them.
• Design engaging, learner-centered instructional strategies for face-to-face, online, and blended learning.
• Use empirical data to inform instructional design decisions and improve instruction.
• Document instructional design plans and manage related projects.
• Design learning assessments and collaborate across functional teams to ensure effective delivery.
• Utilize online learning platforms and tools to create and deliver content.
• Facilitate training sessions and workshops.

The qualified candidate for the Instructional Systems Designer role must possess the following:

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience or Master’s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in instructional design, including identifying learning needs and designing instructional strategies.
• Certification in Instructional Design from an accredited institution.
• 5+ years’ experience as a facilitator.
• Familiarity with online learning platforms and tools.
• Strong project management skills and experience collaborating across teams.
• Prior customer experience and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to legally work in the United States.

McColm offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to all of our staff. Compensation is offered according to job requirements, market dynamics, and experience/skills of the successful candidate. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurances, generous Paid Time Off, 11 paid federal holidays, and annual performance-based bonuses.

McColm & Company is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, gender identity or expression, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Due to the high volume of applications McColm receives and to ensure we comply with our internal hiring policies, we regret we are not able to respond to individual phone calls or emails regarding application status.