Instructional Systems Designer

MPF Federal is seeking a Senior Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) to support and evolve the learning assets inventory for our Federal Government customer.  Must have experience in all phases of instructional design and specific strengths in front-end analysis of performance contexts to determine the nature of the training.

Compensation: $120,000.00 - $125,000.00

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

·       Training products delivered through digital learning and in-person classroom environments

·       Direct customer consultations and tailored events

·       Using gamification to build digital games within courses

·       Creative knowledge of animation, graphics, music, and narration

·       Develop and/or convert instructor-led content into asynchronous learning experiences and integration of activities for adult learners in the workplace

·       Produce text-to-speech, quizzes, and assessments for the modular(s)

·       Providing narration for the modules that are effective, reusable and keep the learner engaged

·       Provide front-end analysis

o   Conduct analyses and identify training needs in collaboration with management and other personnel as necessary. 

o   Collect and review customer data regarding performance challenges, needs, and strategic problems to provide expert consultation on the evolution, modernization, and recommended learning asset improvements.

·       Review and assess requirements for learning asset products, training services, and other learning and development interventions presented for resourcing and prioritization.  

·       Support the development of learning objectives and course designs across the learning asset portfolio. 

·       Establish viable solutions in collaboration with instructional personnel as necessary in order to establish or revise training program architectures, designs, and delivery methods that meet evolving customer needs and operational constraints.

·       Identify potential metrics or success indicators pertinent to the nature of the solution.

·       Evaluate solutions presented for resourcing and prioritization. In collaboration with subject matter experts and other instructional personnel, as necessary.

·       Evaluate solutions for feasibility, suitability for adult learners, and alignment to the corresponding requirement or problem set. Review metrics or success indicators pertinent to the nature of the solution.

·       Share lessons learned, findings, effective practices, and outcomes with the internal learning and development community through participation in regularly scheduled community events.

·       Consult on matters generally pertaining to front-end analysis including gap and needs analysis, understanding performance environments, application of adult learning principles and practices, and identification of skills and competencies necessary to solve problems encountered, as well as, the nature of possible solutions that are technologically feasible, economically supportable, and about which efficacy and customer success can be determined and documented.

·       Provide consulting to, and short-term support for, members of the leadership team and business units that are engaged in requirements generation and solution determination for customers’ learning and training needs.

·       Apply the ADDIE model, an agile model, or a combination of either

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (required)
• Master’s degree in Instructional Design (required)
• Minimum 5 – 8 years of experience in ISD and adult learning methodology (required)
• Experience with DART, Composica, and Articulate 360 are required
• Must be experienced with 508 Compliance
• Creative experience with graphics, animation, music are required
• Experience with Gamification is preferred
• Former Govt experience with DoD is required
• Excellent customer-facing skills; writing and verbal communication skills
• Must be US Citizen and ability to obtain a Favorable Background Check

MPF Federal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. We offer a competitive compensation package including a competitive salary, medical benefits, PTO, holiday pay and more.