Headquartered in Washington, DC, Softek Services, Inc. offers over 35 years of experience providing custom training and IT solutions.
We are looking for a senior instructional designer with 10+ years of Adult learning experience and excellent analytical, technical writing, and performance-based training development skills. We have several multi-year contracts with federal agencies that involve… enhancing current or developing new instructor-led training (ILT) and web-based training (WBT) that is performance-based and learner-centric.
Applicants must have performed the full life cycle of training development: lead client meetings, analyze position/duties, design appropriate training plans, use effective learning strategies, storyboard/write content, and create web-based an instructor-led materials.
Job Type: Permenant Part-time Employee (W2) or Contract Position (1099)
Job Location: Primarily remote work with possible travel (2 to 3 times per year) to meet with clients for focus groups and pilot course deliveries.
Note: Interested candidates must provide samples of your work.
Required Education & Year Experience
? Degree in Instructional Design, Education, Curriculum Design, Organizational Development, Adult Learning, or related field.
? Ten (10) or more years of course development and instructional design experience in adult learning.
Duties and Responsibilities:
? Apply adult education and performance-based principles to develop learner-centered training plans that produce measurable results.
? Analyze what needs to be changed, updated, reorganized, improved, and included in new or updated training curriculums.
? Produce engaging and effective instructional content for various learning modalities (self-directed, web-based, pre-work, instructor-led, on-the-job, etc.).
? Use a blend of cognitive, effective, and behavioral learning domains that help adults learn.
? Design realistic and scenario-based exercises, simulations, roleplays, drills, etc., that require critical thinking for performance-based training.
? Write new content that is technically accurate and grammatically sound.
? Collaborate with subject matter experts to gather information and ensure content accuracy and relevance.
? Develop storyboards, including graphics concepts, audio scripts, user interactions, navigation, and other related elements.
? Create (or direct a graphic designer to create) visual aids, including infographics, charts, graphs, and videos to support learning.
? Create knowledge checks and performance-based assessments that support learning outcomes.
? Proofread and edit instructional materials for accuracy and clarity.
? Participate in proposal development efforts when needed.
Required Skills
? Strong instructional design background with experience in content development.
? Ability to analyze and gather data about needed content and desired performance.
? Understanding of adult education principles and instructional design models.
? Excellent proofreading and editing skills.
? Ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
? Experience with e-learning authoring tools such as Adobe Captivate or Articulate Storyline.
? Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and work in a fast-paced and agile environment as a team player.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $40.00 – $55.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 ? 32 per week
Benefits:
? Dental insurance
? Flexible schedule
? Health insurance
? Life insurance
? Paid time off
? Retirement plan
Schedule:
? Monday to Friday
? Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
? Are you mostly interested in a full-time, part-time, or contract position?
? Are you able to travel to client sites when necessary to conduct pilots or focus groups?
Education:
? Bachelor’s (Required)
Experience:
? instructional design: 7 years (Required)
Work Location: Remote
