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

The Work

The Instructional Designer I designs and develops curriculum in accordance with the Instructional Systems Design model, Training and Performance Standard Operating Procedures, and Federal Law Enforcement Training Accreditation (FLETA) standards. This role will work closely with the curriculum manager, other instructional designers, other program offices, subject matter experts and multimedia specialists to design and develop lesson plans, student materials, and instructional media.

This position performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of Cayuse.

Key Responsibilities

• Applies principles of Adult Learning Theory to the design of all training materials.
• Designs, develops, and/or edits lesson plans, presentations, activities and other course material.
• Designs and develops curriculum based on sound Instructional Systems Design principles.
• Identifies appropriate training delivery mechanisms.
• Identifies training gaps and makes recommendations to minimize or eliminate training gaps.
• Conducts needs assessments.
• Develops learning goals and objectives.
• Monitors courses and instructors against performance criteria.
• Performs course evaluation.
• Develop, maintain and ensure adherence to a course development schedule during the development cycle
• Stays current on policy, law and technology changes, as well as skill requirements and office directives to ensure up-to-date curriculum.
• Assists curriculum management by maintaining all curriculum records, scheduling curriculum reviews, conducting curriculum reviews, making recommendations for updates and changes, and tracking revision history.
• Evaluates pilot courses to ensure that they conform to Training and Performance Standard Operating Procedures, FLETA accreditation and adult education standards.
• Provides weekly updates of course activities to the curriculum manager.
• Provides the necessary support and guidance to achieve and retain all FLETA accreditation requirements for the Program Office.
• Manages multiple projects with overlapping timelines.
• Participates in every facet of the Instruction Design process with supervision and guidance.
• 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.

• Bachelor's degree with a concentration in adult learning, education or curriculum development, together with four (4) years of experience in curriculum design and development.
• Specialized knowledge or professional experience in several of the following: instructional systems design, education and adult learning principles, cooperative learning, programming and authoring tools.
• Must be familiar with standard concepts and practices in training and course development.
• Demonstrated experience working in all five phases of the Instructional Systems Design model preferred
• Familiarity with SharePoint preferred.
• Secret Clearnce is required.
• Due to the nature of work at the client’s site, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.

Minimum Skills:

• Excellent writing, proofreading and design skills to develop training course materials
• Must possess excellent written and spoken use of the English language
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and attention to detail
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel)

Our Commitment to you / overview of benefits

• SCA Health & Welfare fringe benefits.
• Telemedicine
• Dental & Vision
• EAP
• 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: Program Manager

Working Conditions

• Professional on-site office environment
• Ability to work on-site in Blackstone, VA.
• 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.