Employment in this role is conditional upon successful execution of the contract by the client.

The Work

The Instructional Systems Designer will develop and deliver engaging, learner-centered training solutions for government clients. The ISD will utilize the ADDIE model or similar instructional design methodologies to analyze training requirements, design effective learning solutions, and implement instructional programs tailored to meet the needs of diverse learners. The individual will be responsible for collaborating with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), project managers, and multimedia developers to create high-quality, measurable, and outcome-based training solutions.

This position aligns with Cayuse’s core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by fostering technical solutions that meet customer needs, promoting teamwork, and prioritizing quality in deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise for ISD activities supporting CO, IO, and Faculty Development courseware.
• Apply the Instructional Systems Development (ISD) process to develop and update formal Faculty Development courseware.
• Use ISD Course (AETC ADDIE or approved equivalent) methodology to analyze, design, develop, implement, and evaluate training products.
• Develop and maintain training objectives, lesson plans, evaluation materials, and support documentation consistent with ISD requirements.
• Maintain required ISD certification (CCAF ISD Certification or civilian equivalent) as applicable.
• Augment and support course planning and development, including, but not limited to, all formal training courses, lessons, and related courseware material.
• Develop curriculum IAW applicable Master Training Task List (MTTL) and Training Task List (TTL) requirements as well as audit and edit all developed courseware for accuracy, completeness, flow, balance, and clarity of understanding, IAW 39 IOS SOPs/Instructions/OIs, ACC Instructions, and Joint Directives.
• Provide associated documentation for design, development, revision, and administration of FTU training.
• Utilize the ISD ADDIE Model, along with Bloom's taxonomy level of learning and/or the Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, Redefinition (SAMR) Model for all course development.
• Assist in the development of Training Systems Requirements Analysis to include Mission/Task Analysis (MTA), Training Requirements Analysis (TRA), Objective Media Analysis (OMA), and Training Systems Basis Analysis (TSBA).
• Provide instructional strategies, methods, media analysis, objective analysis media and a syllabus/course map.
• Assist in the analysis of all tasks performed in the operation and maintenance of course materials; and assist in producing an MTTL for each mission area.
• Analyze Task Analysis Worksheets to ensure training requirements are derived by identifying TTL and knowledge, Qualifications, and abilities (KSA) needed to perform each task and comparing the entry level of learning to the required Bloom's taxonomy level of learning.
• Work with colleges/universities, institutions, industry, to identify and implement new information applicable to specific courses (or lessons).
• Review all guidance, technical documents, and manuals to ensure they effectively enable personnel to utilize training systems in instruction.
• Assess and analyze training needs through surveys, interviews with staff members, student feedback, training needs analysis, customer site visits, and training planning team direction, and recommend changes to improve existing curriculum.
• Work with internal and external SMEs to incorporate new material developed by SMEs into current or new courseware.
• Utilize ADDIE for development of new training programs and curriculum updates and assist in the Spiral Development Cycle (SDC).
• Audit feedback from internal and external sources to ensure currency, consistency, and quality of course material.
• Review, coordinate, and prepare responses for internal and external directives and documents pertaining to training.
• Operate an application-based Learning Management System (LMS) Authoring Manager to build and deploy questions.
• Operate LMS Perception Manager to include scheduling tests, retrieving, and analyzing test and critique metrics, building classes and student rosters and grading student tests.
• Perform curriculum quality assurance audits on all 39 IOS managed lessons per direction from the COR/Alternate COR.
• Assist in authoring cognitive and performance objectives and test questions.
• Review curriculum for grammar, format, and classification IAW established 39 IOS SOPs/Instructions/OIs, ACC Instructions, and Joint Directives.
• Provide courseware documentation support for courseware developers.
• Update the Master Course File courseware documents, illustrations, and handouts as part of the SDC unique to each course.
• Provide user/test administration and critique creation and management within the test and critique management software.
• Provide test proctoring for staff and students.
• Assess and update student evaluation performance results IAW 39 IOS SOPs/Instructions/OIs, ACC Instructions, and Joint Directives.
• Assess, analyze, and report on student academic and performance tests.
• Develop/deliver lesson plans of instruction (Part I's), instructor notes and/or aids (Part II's), lesson test and/or evaluation questions (Part III's) and lesson student materials (Part IV's) within specified timeframe as outlined IAW 39 IOS SOPs/Instructions/OIs and established templates in both soft and hard copy.
• Plan, design, and develop e-learning products, including objectives, storyboards, web-based aids, video instruction or performance support systems for inclusion into a learning management system.
• Assist in the creation of mission simulator virtual environments for use in training missions, mission scenarios, and mission evaluation tests or demonstrations.
• Assist in records management duties and responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications – Here’s What You Need

The qualifications and skills listed below are intended to provide a general overview of the requirements for this position. However, due to the anticipated nature of the contract and the absence of a finalized task order from the client, this list should not be considered all-encompassing. Additional qualifications, certifications, skills, or experience specific to the client’s requirements may be identified and requested upon award of the task order. Candidates should demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to adapt to evolving responsibilities as outlined by the client.

• Instructional Systems Designer Journeyman:
  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in subject matter related to courseware hired to develop, Air Force ISD Course (AETC ADDIE or Approved Equivalent Course).
  • Active Secret Security Clearance is required.
  • CCAF ISD Certification or civilian equivalent.
  • 2 years’ experience applying the ISD process to formal Air Force CO, IO, or Faculty Development courseware.
• Instructional Systems Designer Senior:
  • Bachelor’s degree in subject matter related to courseware hired to develop, Air Force ISD Course (AETC ADDIE or Approved Equivalent Course).
  • Active Secret Security Clearance is required.
  • CCAF ISD Certification or civilian equivalent.
  • 5 years’ experience applying the ISD process to formal Air Force CO, IO, or Faculty Development courseware.
  • Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the ADDIE or equivalent ISD processes. This skill level typically performs all functional duties independently and independently and may oversee the efforts of less senior staff and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job.
• Instructional Systems Designer SME:
  • Master of Science Degree in subject matter related to courseware hired to develop. Air Force ISD Course (AETC ADDIE or Approved Equivalent Course).
  • Active Secret Security Clearance is required.
  • CCAF ISD Certification or civilian equivalent.
  • 10 years’ experience applying the ISD process to formal Air Force CO, IO, or Faculty Development courseware.
  • Proven experience developing DoD courseware.

Minimum Skills:

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate in a clear, professional, and articulate manner.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. 
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high-level attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze systems and procedures
• Strong multitasking skills with the ability to manage multiple design streams across concurrent work effort.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work well independently as well as on a multi-functional team.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.

Our Commitment to you / overview of benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Wellness Program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter).
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options.
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided).
• Voluntary Life and AD&D options.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year.
• Paid Time Off.

 Reports to: Managing Director

Working Conditions

• Professional office environment, with the ability to work onsite in the main office.
• May include work in classified environments, requiring adherence to strict security protocols and protective measures.
• Occasionally it may require light physical activity, such as setting up training hardware, configuring lab environments, or troubleshooting systems.
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time.
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.
• Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen.
• May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.
• May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.
• May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.

 Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.