Instructional Designer (Workstation) at Navstar Inc. in Annapolis Junction, Maryland

Job Description:

Would you like to perform rewarding work while contributing to the success of an established, growing company? Navstar is an award-winning organization that has a proven track record of successfully providing IT services and solutions both as a prime and sub-contractor on mission focused IT programs. Our employees are integral players in support of mission-critical programs focused on our National Security.

Role Description:

An Instructional Designer is needed to join a high performing agile team using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodology. We are using Behavior Driven Development (BDD) and test automation tools alongside a full suite of team collaboration tools. Program execution follows DEVOPS best practices and employs robust development, test, and production environments. The program provides system engineering, development, test, integration, and operational support to a large, fast-paced effort, and is infusing new technology and adding advanced capabilities while continuing to support an on-going mission and operational system. The selected candidate will work with an experienced training team to develop and deliver certifiable training for adult learners. She/he will:

• Collaborate with other ISDs/Training Developers to design and develop classroom and computer-based training/web-based training (CBT/WBT) learning solutions to prepare students to carry out their mission working with a software system.
• Conduct competency-based platform training that incorporates multiple instructional technologies and maintain operational workstations in the classroom.
• Consult with subject-matter experts to determine instructional requirements, analyze software systems, adapt engineering references, and implement training solutions.
• Collaborate with technical writers and web managers to prepare and deliver a variety of training products.
• Develop and manage Lesson Plans.
• Develop and maintain WCI products.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Plan, design, and deliver learning strategies based on a blended-learning strategy.
• Instruct adult learners and manage up to 50 classroom workstations.
• Evaluate instructional programs, course content, and instructional methodologies.
• Analyze learning objectives against program requirements, and coordinate data gathering and processing for various levels of evaluation and assessment.
• Develop job aides for users, subject matter experts, and instructors who may be new to the targeted technology.
• Maintain CBT modules and human-machine interfaces.
• Develop and maintain WCI content and Lesson Plans.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• To be eligible for this position you must hold an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• At least 5+ years of experience in platform delivery design and development.
• Must have experience developing training products for technology-based systems, or have a solid propensity for technical subjects.
• Must have in-depth experience managing training projects and teaching hands-on technology courses.
• Must have experience with or in-depth familiarity with CBT/WBT and web development and management.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and must have experience working with technical staff.
• Must have a high level of proficiency with MS Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Must have strong writing and editing skills.
• Must have the ability to multi-task, self-assign work, and function in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Instructional Systems Design, Instructional Technology, Adult Learning, Curriculum Design, Human Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience developing job aides for users and/or instructors on technologies that are new to them is strongly preferred.
• Experience developing technical publications such as requirements specifications, user manuals, technical manuals, training manuals, and other documents for end users.
• Experience using graphics applications and scripting languages including Photoshop, HTML, and JavaScript.
• System administration experience.
• Familiarity with Army Training development processes.

About Navstar

For 20 years Navstar has provided high-quality Innovative Technology Services and Solutions throughout the Intelligence Community. We would not have achieved the success we have without the best AllStar team; this is not just a place to work, Navstar is a community. At Navstar everything we do revolves around listening to both our customers and employees, delivering the results they expect, and being a trusted partner as both a prime and subcontractor. We have proven track record of successfully providing innovative technology services and solutions on highly mission-focused programs; all while enjoying what we do at the same time. Security is our priority; together, we will make the nation a safer place.

Benefits at Navstar

• Highly Competitive Health Care Premiums, including 100% employer paid for employee
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
• Generous PTO and Federal Holiday Paid Leave
• Employer Paid STD/LTD
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 401K plan and Employer Match
• Referral and Opportunity Referral Programs
• Professional Development Assistance

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Navstar, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religious beliefs, national origin, disability, U.S. veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.

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